From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide is a course of
therapy in your pocket. You can be your own therapist, changing the way
you see yourself and your world. Not only does this save lots of money,
it also is 100% confidential. The book starts with first aid, provides
an understanding of the nature and causes of suffering, instructs you in
research-based techniques for dealing with your problems and, finally,
teaches you an actual cure for depression.
- Every tool in this book is based on research, but presented in an easy
to understand, easy to apply manner.
- With homework assignments, you will find your inner strengths, uncover
the true source of happiness and develop great resilience.
- Learn how to put the philosophies of all great religions to practical
use, even if you are an atheist.
- This program can help you start a new life - one of meaning,
positivity and purpose.
- Unlike instructional books, this book is not only useful but also
enjoyable.
"If you're depressed and need someone who 'gets' you, who has been there
and who can walk you through the journey toward a life worth living,
then From Depression to Contentment will be your new best friend. Bob
meets you where you are and can lead you home to yourself."
-- Petrea King, CEO and founder of Quest for Life Foundation
"Combining his personal and professional experience, Dr. Rich offers a
valuable self-help tool for those seeking additional insight for coping
with depression. The suggested exercises are easy to follow with an
explanation of what they are helping with. And he does it all with a
great sense of humor woven in."
-- Chynna T. Laird, author of Not Just Spirited: A Mom's Sensational
Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
"Dr. Bob Rich has created a simple and direct guide to beat back
depression for good. Put forth in easy to digest bits, the approach uses
small, effective steps to move past the overwhelm of depression."
-- Diane Wing, M.A., author of The Happiness Perspective: Seeing Your
Life Differently
"The essential message of the book is that you can beat depression by
improving the quality of your thinking, your behavior and your life.
Overall, a wonderfully refreshing and practical self-help guide to
healing from depression and living a fulfilling life."
-- Beth Burgess, psychotherapist, author of Instant Wisdom, The Happy
Addict, and The Recovery Formula
"Depression can be turned into a positive and can actually enrich our
lives if we just try. It is not easy to acquire the skills and the
knowledge necessary to learn to cope well and to recover, but this book
will make the effort easier. Specific interventions - like guided
imagery and mindfulness meditation - are suggested and explained.
All-in-all, this is a valuable manual on how to live well with
depression and acquire the right skills and knowledge that will tame the
depression to a point where the person will live well without being
affected by symptoms."
-- Alfredo Zotti, author of Alfredo's Journey: An Artist's Creative
Life with Bipolar Disorder
