A "MUST READ" new book is available...

I have just written a review of a new book to be found on Amazon.com.  The author, Judith Bemis,  had sent a copy my way, and I'm so glad she did.

The book and material are excellent, so I want to share what I wrote here. 

Please consider treating yourself to this book!

Best,
Pat

Amazon.com review:

If you want to finally break the panic/anxiety cycle, READ THIS BOOK,

October 30, 2008

By	P. Merrill (Scottsdale, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

There are many good books available today that tackle the issues of anxiety and panic disorder. I've read and reviewed the majority of them since the 1980s, and I featured several in ENcourage Newsletter (no longer in print) for the benefit of folks with panic disorder and agoraphobia.

But I'd like to make it clear that this particular book and author truly offers the most immediate, practical help I've seen.

In keeping with Judith Bemis' previous book, Embracing the Fear: Learning To Manage Anxiety & Panic Attacks, the reader finds "real world" examples and full explanations of the actual USE OF ACCEPTANCE in anxious situations. This fills a big gap in available literature.

More importantly, perhaps, is the clarity with which ACCEPTANCE is described and defined. (Readers will be relieved to know that acceptance is far from resignation!) The paradox and living experience of true acceptance is what heals us---on many levels.

Rather than ardent striving and controlling (which is exhausting and futile), one will learn just how to treat anxiety with a light touch and gentle spirit. And it works beautifully.

Additionally, subjects such as journaling, medication, origins of anxiety, goals, setbacks, and the support persons' perspective are discussed thoughtfully.

Because the author herself is a recovered agoraphobic (her panic attacks began in 1965, before much help or information was even available) and has very successfully helped countless others through the support network Open Door Outreach, Inc., which she founded, her words convey authentically her great compassion and wisdom.

Simply stated, this new book will provide new hope, much food for thought, and the key to lasting recovery. It is a MUST READ---no doubt about it.

Pat Merrill
Founder, ENcourage Connection
http://www.encourageconnection.com