The time has come for this groundbreaking book on Emotional Intelligence to arrive. It challenges the status quo, and breaks the stigma that surrounds mental health.
You will step into a personal conversation with these 15 courageous
authors who have uncovered their souls to give you hope. Their stories
may break your heart and steal the very breath from your lungs, but they’ll also inspire you to see that triumph over adversity is always possible.
The resilience of the human spirit shines throughout this book. Whether
it’s grief, loss, depression, anxiety, illness, abuse, or any stressor affecting you
or someone you love, these stories will take you by the hand and show
you how to not just survive, but thrive. You are not alone.
Table des matières
Introduction: Christine Awram IX
How I Discovered my Emotional Intelligence: Dee Ann Lensen 1
When a Piece of your Heart Dies: Ellen Walker-Matthews 17
Stalked by Expectations — It’s Okay to Not be Okay: Corisa Bell 31
The Importance of Support: Kathy Herriot 45
Broken and Alone: Sam van Born 57
Overfunctioning: Catherine O’Kane 71
Unapologetically YOU: Terriea Harris 85
Self-Empowerment Through Forgiveness: Lilly Gwilliam 99
The Inner Voice: Katherine Potter 111
Determination Wins: Katherine Mc Eachnie 125
The Heart Science Solution: Kim Mowatt 139
Finding a Spark in the Darkness: Kristy Henkes-Joe 153
A State of Mind: Jennifer Morgan 167
Reinvent your Life Through Resilience and Tenacity: Cathy Derksen 181
Mental Health IS Health: Alyson Jones and Jacqueline Fowler 195