Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives—such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism—he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us.

In this workbook, readers will find the entire text for Healing for Damaged Emotions, journaling and prayer exercises, Scripture meditation and memorization, a small group guide, and recovery resources. Seamands is the author of Healing of Memories, Freedom from the Performance Trap, and Living with Your Dreams.

Every experience we have forms a ring of memory in us. Each ring affects our feelings, our relationships, and our understanding of God. But those memories don’t have to control us. In this workbook edition of the beloved classic Healing for Damaged Emotions, David Seamands helps you move beyond the perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and shame that comes from unresolved pain. Here you’ll find: • The entire text of Healing for Damaged Emotions • Suggestions for Scripture reflection • Prayer exercises and journaling prompts • Discussion questions and a guide to group study Through Seamands’s encouraging and practical words, you’ll discover that your past doesn’t have to hurt your present.

Alternate title: Redeeming the past.

Through David Seamands' realistic scriptural approach as explained in this collection of his four bestselling works, Healing for Damaged Emotions, Putting Away Childish Things, Healing of Memories and Freedom from the Performance Trap, you can find peace. He shows how God's healing power can free you from the tyranny of painful memories, childhood traumas, and the driving need to achieve, as you experience the liberating power of true grace.

We all have our own ways of handling stressful situations without letting emotions get the best of us, but some ways of coping work better than others. Short-term fixes that help us avoid or numb our emotions may temporarily alleviate sadness and anger, but can also end up causing anxiety, depression, chronic anger, and even physical health problems. If you struggle with overwhelming emotions and feel trapped by unhealthy patterns, this workbook is your ticket out. Mind and Emotions is a revolutionary universal treatment program for all emotional disorders that helps you discover which of the seven problematic coping styles is keeping you trapped in a cycle of emotional pain. Instead of working on difficulties like anxiety, anger, shame, and depression one by one, you’ll treat the root of all your emotional suffering at once. Drawing on evidence-based skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy, this workbook offers all the techniques you need to manage unwelcome feelings in effective and productive ways. Learn and practice the most effective coping skills: Clarifying and acting on your core values Mindfulness and acceptance Detaching from negative thoughts Self-soothing and relaxation exercises Assertiveness and interpersonal skills Gradually facing your strong emotions This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties.

A companion for people who want to free themselves from unhealthy habits and behaviors. Physical and emotional stress can make us vulnerable to addictions of all kinds, as we use mood altering substances like drugs and alcohol—or unhealthy habits like overeating, gambling, and compulsive shopping—as an attempt to cope. While addictions can take many forms, the underlying struggles are the same, and overcoming them takes wisdom, not just willpower. This book is a valuable resource that offers effective strategies and insights to manage unwanted habits and compulsive behaviors—to help you choose healthier ways to cope with life.