The Stress Answer

Researcher, counselor, and chief content advisor to Dr. Phil, the author offers an encyclopedia of facts and strategies aimed at fixing common emotional malfunctions. Lawlis says that poor behavior and subjective distress result from faulty neurological connections that often can be rewired. Hearing about the biology underlying various emotional issues, combined with client success stories, is strongly empowering. And despite the author's hardscrabble tone and the occasional graphic clinical example, this is advice anybody in pain can use to regain optimism and confidence. Along with his clear diction and judicious timing, Oliver Wyman provides a steady enthusiasm and comfort with mental health issues that soften the technical aspects of the writing. Wyman's lack of judgment helps make this rather deliberate lesson more accessible. With printable charts, quizzes, and illustrations. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine