Retraining the Brain: A 45-Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety [Paperback]

Stress relief that works from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofThe ADD Answerand the chief content advisor for theDr. Philshow

With his bestselling books, Frank Lawlis has brought psychological relief to millions. In his latest book, he addresses one of the most common challenges of everyday life - dealing with stress and anxiety.

InRetraining the Brain, Dr. Lawlis clearly explains the neurological factors that make stress so traumatizing and lays out a powerful plan for changing our brains to improve the way we cope. The secret is to take advantage of our brain plasticity, our ability to essentially reprogram the way we think simply by following this forty-five-day program to change our behavior. Drawing on his work at his renowned clinic, Dr. Lawlis takes us through the different types of stressors and shows how we can apply the principles of brain plasticity to hardwire new, healthier response patterns. With its simple but effective exercises,Retraining the Brainoffers an exciting new method for reducing stress and increasing our overall happiness.

Offers groundbreaking techniques that can dramatically improve our lives. —Dr. Phil McGraw

“Creative approaches to healing the mind and improving our lives.Retraining the Brainhas practical advice for dealing with everyday challenges and the emotional ruts that can keep a life in a repeating pattern of unhappiness. Give these suggestions a try and see for yourself how you can become a happier you.”—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., UCLA Center for Culture, Brain and Development; author ofThe Mindful BrainandMindsight

Offers a brilliant and challenging departure for understanding and treating stress and depression. By following this unique guide we learn how to use our brain to design strategies that unbind depression and engage our true character. —John Chirban, Ph.D., Th.D., Harvard lsW