The Art & Power of Acceptance
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The Art & Power of Acceptance by Ashley Davis Bush
Acceptance is the path to inner peace--and this expert guide teaches you how to neutralize the negativity, expand your inner world, and open a space for possibility.Imagine not being stuck in anger, resentment, grief, or regret--the freedom of stopping the battle with yourself, others, or even your past. Imagine effortlessly flowing with the current of life rather than fighting it. This dream is possible. Exploring the journey from resistance to alignment to possibility, Ashley Davis Bush debunks the idea that accepting yourself, your circumstances, and others is merely passive apathy or resignation. She introduces you to the simple but radical practice of self-compassion as the key to disarming resistance, expanding positive emotions, and moving easily with what is. She invites you to see how acceptance paradoxically leads to powerful, lasting change. Using personal and clinical stories, practical suggestions and visualizations, and evidence-based research, Ashley illuminates a new way of being with life. Choose acceptance today and discover firsthand how it leads to emotional freedom.
Bush, Ashley Davis: - Ashley Davis Bush, LICSW is a licensed psychotherapist in southern New Hampshire, specializing in couples therapy and grief counseling. Her work for the past 25 years -both as a therapist and as a writer - is designed to inspire others toward whole-hearted living.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Smith College and a Masters in Social Work degree from Columbia University. She has a certificate in Contemplative Studies through Smith College School for Social Work and has advanced training in Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT). Ashley worked in community mental health in New York City for ten years and has been living and working in southern New Hampshire since 1997.
Ashley is a frequent public speaker and workshop teacher. Since 1992, she has delivered keynote speeches to professional and community organizations across the country and has taught workshops on the subjects of grief and loss, relationships, parenting, personal empowerment, mindfulness, transitions, stress management and inner peace.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Smith College and a Masters in Social Work degree from Columbia University. She has a certificate in Contemplative Studies through Smith College School for Social Work and has advanced training in Emotional Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT). Ashley worked in community mental health in New York City for ten years and has been living and working in southern New Hampshire since 1997.
Ashley is a frequent public speaker and workshop teacher. Since 1992, she has delivered keynote speeches to professional and community organizations across the country and has taught workshops on the subjects of grief and loss, relationships, parenting, personal empowerment, mindfulness, transitions, stress management and inner peace.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781454937920 |
| ISBN 10 | 1454937920 |
| Title | The Art & Power of Acceptance |
| Author | Ashley Davis Bush |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sterling Publishing (NY) |
| Year published | 2019-09-03 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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