The Pathway: Follow the Road to Health and Happiness by Laurel Mellin

The Pathway: Follow the Road to Health and Happiness by Laurel Mellin

A revolutionary program to help overcome the behavioral excesses that keep us from fully living the kind of healthy, balanced lives we desire--from the author of the groundbreaking book The Solution

The ability to self-nurture and set effective limits is the root of human maturity. When the world requires more strength than we possess, we find ourselves out of emotional balance--feeling depressed, anxious, hostile, or numb.

Fortunately, the skills to self-nurture and set effective limits can be learned, and, in The Pathway, readers will discover how to acquire them through practical examples, colorful case histories, and fascinating scientific findings. Touching upon the whole spectrum of psychological and addictive problems, from alcoholism and other addictions to overeating, overworking, overspending, and perfectionism, this essential book teaches the skills that are crucial for lifelong emotional and physical well-being.

Laurel Mellin is an associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and the author of the New York Times best-seller The Pathway. She is the creator of emotional brain training (EBT), a stress-reduction technique that promotes overall well-being. Mellin has been recognized by the American Medical Association, the American Bariatric Society, and the United States Government for his contributions to research and education. Consumer Education Department. Her work has been featured in Fortune magazine in the United States. She has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America, Today, and The Early Show, as well as News & World Report and Time.