The Emotions God Gave You: A Guide for Catholics to Healthy & Holy Living
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A wonderful resource!
This is the best book I have read on this subject. It is rare to find a resource that incorporates sound psychology and philosophy with faith, but this book does it. I found this book easy and enjoyable to read, and unlike other books on emotions, it was quite substantive. I would highly recommend this book to anyone as an excellent resource on emotions and holy living.
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Excellent Information
This has been an excellent book to read with a lot of information that I can apply to my own life as I attempt to deal with my temperment. I have some answers that explain why I do some of the things I do and how I might deal better in certain situations. I am sure I will read it again and will also recommend it to others that I know.
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Highly Recommended
I love this book and have recommended it to several friends. When I first received my copy in the mail, I devoured it in a day and a half, enjoying the clear, well organized writing style I've come to appreciate after reading the Bennett's books on temperaments. Afterwards, I found myself revisiting certain passages and eventually reread the entire book from cover to cover, savoring the gems and nuggets found in each chapter. This slim and pithy volume by Art and Laraine Bennett is remarkably deep and thought provoking, taking the reader further than the 142 pages would suggest. If I could afford it, I'd keep a stack of this book in the trunk of my car to hand out to family, friends, and acquaintances. In the meantime, I think I'll order at least one more copy to give to the pastor of our parish who might find insights for counseling or homilies, all from a soundly Christian perspective. I highly recommend this book!
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Product Description
Emotions such as anger or sadness or desire arise within us, often without our directly willing them. But we are still free to choose how we respond to them. How can we better understand our God-given emotions and manage them so that we gain the emotional equilibrium and healthy balance we need to take charge of our lives, grow closer to Christ, and share in the joy of his love?
In this insightful and easy-to-read book, Catholic therapist Art Bennett and his wife Laraine explain how our emotions affect us and how our thoughts, attitudes, and behavior can affect our emotions. In a conversational and non-technical way, the authors address these and other questions: What are the effects of temperament and our past experiences on our emotional health? Can we trust our feelings? When do our emotions become destructive? How do past emotional wounds affect our present-day emotional balance?
--Outlines the Catholic understanding of emotions.
--Uses real-life examples of people dealing with emotional issues.
--Helps us see how managing our emotions can lead to healthier relationships with others as well as growth in virtue and a closer relationship with the Lord.
--Includes questions for reflection and prayer at the end of each chapter.
“Emotions are a part of every human life, one that greatly influences our behavior and affects our relationships with others and with God. Emotions can lead us to acts of great charity and compassion, but they can also turn us toward sin and destructive behavior. In The Emotions God Gave You, Art and Laraine Bennett enable us to identify our often muddled emotions, gain control over them, and even turn them toward virtue.” —Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, CFR, psychologist, speaker, author, and EWTN host.
Art and Laraine Bennett are the authors of the best-selling book: "The Temperament God Gave You". Art is a licensed marriage and family counselor and founder of the Alpha Omega Clinics in Maryland and Virginia. He currently serves as president of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington. Laraine has a master’s degree in philosophy and is a regular columnist for Catholic Match and Catholic News Agency. The Bennetts have four children and live in Northern Virginia.
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