Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts

I heard the author interviewed on a couple of podcasts and found his approach refreshingly direct, particularly when so many authors/books dealing with emotional issues can be frustratingly abstract.His approach is that we should treat emotional hurt the same way we treat physical hurt. If we burn our hand we know to remove it from the heat source, and can assess whether the burn will heal by itself, if it can be treated at home or if medical assistance is required, and what might happen if we don't treat it at all. Unfortunately few of us are equipped with the skills needed to assess our emotional injuries and treat them accordingly. This book attempts to remedy that in a very practical way.Each chapter covers a specific issue (eg. rejection, rumination, loneliness, guilt, failure) and looks at causes, symptoms and recommended treatments depending on the severity of the 'wound', and suggests when we might need to speak to a professional. It's written in a logical, down to earth, sympathetic way, with plenty of examples from his experience as a therapist to remind you that you're not alone in feeling the way you do.Although his approach is simple, that doesn't make it easy - just reading the book won't "fix" anything. The reader still has to be pro-active and actually apply the treatment methods suggested.... and unfortunately that's often the hard part! But this seems like an excellent companion to help you along your journey to recovery.

I bought this book on impulse, not expecting much from a volume with such a glib-sounding title. Boy, was I wrong! This book is packed with seriously useful insights and methods, all based on sound science.It’s very American in tone, but don’t let that put you off either. I have found the advice in its pages personally useful and I thoroughly recommend you read and make regular use of “Emotional First Aid”.

I initially came across Guy Winch's lecture on TED talks. What an amazing insight he has into human frailties. This book teaches you to look after your mental health and 'fix' the injuries we suffer on a daily basis, before they become destructive forces. A book that may not change your life but could make it so much more enjoyable and joyful.

This book is amazing. I am not even half way through the book and I already see changes. I thought I would write this review early because I have a habit of not reading books all the way through. This book however I have been savouring, i didn't want to read it too fast as there is so much useful information that I want to take my time with it.I have already felt a huge change in myself after reading through the first activity of arguing with self-criticism. He mentions in the book that it is possible to see instant changes rather than constantly digging 'deep' and working through the issues. It has definitely worked for me. I absolutely recommend this book.

Was so impressed with this book have bought it 5times for different people who all found it really helpful. Easy to read, down to earth, exactly what you need to know to self help. After reading the first chapter I like the way you can jump to the chapters that you need help on. These relate to specific emotions eg guilt, rumination, anxiety ,etc. Would reccomend to everyone. Would be especially helpful to adolescents also. What our parents and schools should be teaching to help us stop small mental health moments from becoming major problems.

Excellent, wonderful book with many insights and practical advices that one can confidently apply to oneself thanks to the powerful metaphor of the mental injury the author is developing throughout the chapters.As it may seem obvious that taking care of your physical body isn't innate and must be learnt, I start to believe that many of us may simply be untrained at taking care of our minds and souls.If you are looking for serious, professional but affordable advice on mental health, you can buy this book trustfully and read it carefully. :)

I've dipped in and out of this but much prefer "The Squeaky Wheel"; it had more to get your teeth into.

I liked the methods presented by the writer in the book. I have bookmarked many of the tips given in the chapters. I can say I will use a great deal of the examples used in my mindfulness. Also to help family, friends and people I mentor.

Great ideas. Have already recommended to a cousin and daughter in law to read.Wrote short notes for myself as listened to audio from library and now Kindle version.

Fue un libro de regalo, por lo que no tengo opinión respecto a su contenido.

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in the world there is a lot of info and this book is the one everyone of us has to read. I will forever think of dr guy whinch and will thank him for his work !!! listen to advice of psychologists that have degree and work in this field and start from there !!!

Not an alternative to therapy, but as a first aid this book does its job well.