Feeling Loved (the Science Of Nurturing Meaningful Connections And Building Lasting Happiness)

By (author) Jeanne Segal; By (author) Segal Jeanne
Description
Do your connections with friends, family, or romantic partners leave you feeling empty, dissatisfied, or out of sync? What you may be missing is the close bond that''s only experienced with people who make us feel secure and valued--the experience of feeling loved. Feeling Loved reframes the way we view love and connection and provides a new roadmap for getting the love we need. The book begins with a description of what we unwittingly do that hijacks our ability to feel loved and goes on to offer powerful researched-based tools to transform your relationships. A clinical psychologist of more than thirty years and cofounder of Helpguide.org, author Jeanne Segal, PhD, is a pioneer in the psychology of connection. Her engaging and practical approach guides readers in developing new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting in order to make life-altering social and emotional changes. In Feeling Loved, you will learn how to: - Grasp the difference between being loved and feeling loved - Identify the challenges that keep you from experiencing love and making others feel loved - Use proven techniques to reduce stress and regulate out-of-control emotions - Develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and acting to create emotional connections - Transform your relationships with everyone in your life, from family and friends to coworkers Segal makes new inroads into the science of relationships and explores the transformative power of nonverbal, face-to-face exchanges. Filled with inspirational, real-life stories, Feeling Loved provides a blueprint for getting the love and happiness we need.
Review quote
"Feeling Loved is thoroughly absorbing and exceptionally well-written from beginning to end." --Midwest Book Review
Biographical note
Jeannie Segal, PH.D., is a psychologist, sociologist, author, and pioneering mental health innovator. She and her husband of 55 years, Robert Segal, are the founders of Helpguide.org, a nonprofit self-help website that serves more than 70 million visitors annually with encouraging, practical information on mental health, relationship and family issues. She has been helping individuals and families for more than 40 years as an innovator in the fields of emotional intelligence, holistic health, attachment, stress reduction, and relationships. She has written five books, which have been published in 13 languages.