Review
Rita Schulte understands how tough life can be. In 2013, her husband of nearly thirty-seven years took his life. As a psychotherapist and trauma survivor, she knows suffering can often make us lose heart and become confused about our lives. Left unchecked, negative thinking can even lead to illness. In this book, Rita explores current research on neuroplasticity, which has proven that we can change toxic thinking patterns into positive ones, and she provides the practical tools you need to eliminate toxic thinking for good. -- Dr. Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors
If you're serious about changing how you think and are ready to devote the time to do so, you need to read this book. As a clinician and trauma survivor, Rita knows what it takes to turn the most difficult story into something redemptive. Follow her on her journey and find freedom! --Jennifer Cisney Ellers, counselor, life coach, and trainer, Institute for Compassionate Care
Often we pick a book because of its content. And don't get me wrong, the content of this book is as solid as it comes. Not only does Rita describe how our brains are wired but she does so with the grace and compassion of one who sees every day from her counseling office how our 'stinking thinking' holds us back from being truly alive. This book is full of helpful ways to start changing how you think today. But, the most important reason you should pick up this book is because Rita lives her message. I have watched her walk through unbearable pain, yet she continues to live fully alive because she applies these principles. This is an author you can trust. --Joshua Straub, PhD, author of Safe House: How Emotional Safety is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well
From the Back Cover
What we think about radically affects us body, soul, and spirit.
Contrary to popular belief, circumstances do not determine our mood. Instead, our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors flow from our interpretations of events. In the mind, we give meaning to troubling events, and that meaning causes us emotional pain and turmoil.
Philippians 4:8 challenges us to think about what is true, right, pure, and excellent, but it is not simply a charge to think positively. How we think actually changes how we respond to crises and difficult situations. Drawing on her experience as a clinical psychotherapist and a trauma survivor, Rita Schulte gives a prescription for better health and well-being that combines faith and science. Through a strong connection to God, mindfulness techniques, and target exercises, you can change toxic thinking patterns and rewire your brain to achieve optimum mental and physical health.
About the Author
RITA A. SCHULTE is a licensed professional counselor in the Washington, DC, area. She is the host of Heartline Radio and the Consider This feature. Rita writes for numerous publications and blogs. Her articles have appeared in Counseling Today Magazine, Thriving Family, Kyria.com, and LifeHack.org, and she is the author of Shattered: Finding Hope and Healing Through the Losses of Life and Impostor: Gain Confidence, Eradicate Shame, and Become Who God Made You to Be. Rita also offers one-on-one coaching through a virtual online counseling center. You can find her online on her website, ritaschulte.com, Facebook, and Twitter @heartlinepod.
