The Gift of Our Compulsions by Mary O'malley

The Gift of Our Compulsions by Mary O'malley

Everyone is compulsive to some degree. People may worry too much, work too hard, or overindulge in food or alcohol or drug use. Once a compulsion is admitted, the usual option is to try to control the behavior. But this effort typically ends with the problem compulsion returning, or a new one taking its place.

In this book based on three decades of research, Mary O'Malley has crafted a new approach to healing compulsion, with simple exercises and techniques and an inspiring tone. People are compulsive for a reason, she says, and by observing the things they are compulsive about, engaging those compulsions, readers can begin to understand them and change their actions around them. The book's exercises help readers in the engagement process by teaching them to ask the right questions. The book shows readers why lasting healing comes from being curious rather than controlling, and self-acceptance comes through forgiveness, not shame.

O'Malley, Mary: - Mary O'Malley is an artist and illustrator whose primary medium is drawing. Inspired by forms and patterns in nature, her work is characterized by intricate detail and a labor-intensive process that becomes a meditative experience for both artist and viewer. Mary earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 1997; in 2005 she received her Master of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her work has been exhibited widely, and she has been the recipient of several grants. She lives and works on the New Hampshire Seacoast.

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ISBN 13	9781577314707
ISBN 10	1577314700
Title	The Gift of Our Compulsions
Author	Mary O'malley
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	New World Library
Year published	2004-09-28
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.