Creating Optimism.pdf

O P TIMISM

A Proven, Seven-Step Program

for Overcoming Depression

AND ALICIA FORTINBERRY

CREATING

BOB MURRAY, P h. D .

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DOI: 10.1036/0071460101

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments ................................................... v

Introduction: The Way out of Depression ................ vii

part i

Mapping the Way

1. Happiness Lost

2. Reclaiming Happiness and Optimism

3. The Truth About Depression

4. Step 1: Identify and Defeat the Inner Saboteur

5. Step 2: Reconnect to Your Body

part ii

Step 3: Create Healing Relationships

6. Healing from the Outside In

7. Discover Your Real Needs

8. The Mutual Exchange of Needs

107

9. Negotiation and Consequences

119

iii

Contents

10. Rules, Roles, and Rituals

127

11. Building a Supportive Tribe

139

part iii

Value Happiness

12. Step 4: Elevate Your Self-Esteem

151

13. Step 5: Uncover Your Competence

163

14. Step 6: Access the Power of Shared Purpose

175

15. Step 7: Deepen Your Relationship to the Divine

189

Appendix: To Friends and Family ............................. 205

Notes ................................................................. 213

Bibliography ....................................................... 217

Index.................................................................. 231

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