Life's not perfect? Things don't always go your way? Feeling completely out of control of your life? Don't lose hope. There is good news!Psychotherapist Helen Kramer has developed a pioneering method that provides long-term solutions for people who generally function well, but have difficulty ridding their behavior of unpredictable childlike responses such as rigidity, blame, impatience, and melodrama.Helen Kramer has invented the phrase "emotional dyslexia" to cover those times when you didn't behave the way you would have liked. Think of it this way: if people who have trouble learning have dyslexia, then people who have trouble learning to be authentic adults have emotional dyslexia.Kramer uses an educational process that goes beyond that of traditional psychotherapy to focus on what you can do to change unwanted behavior - without years of analysis. So if, after all the Twelve Step programs and the endless years on the couch you still feel insecure, fearful or less comfortable in the world than you would wish, Liberating the Adult Within: Moving from Childish Responses to Authentic Adulthood is the book for you.Helen Kramer identifies different childlike states such as dependency and fear and gives examples of typical ways of reacting to different situations while in these states. By supplementing examples of each behavior with anecdotes, very specific dialogues, and key words and phrases, such as "I'm too fat," "It's my fault," or "Nobody loves me," she enables you to identify which childlike state you may be in, recognize its adult counterpart, and move on to change your behavior. The approach is nonjudgmental, and each chapter includes exercises and an inspirational message to help motivate you.Whether the stress factor is created by your boss, spouse, or parent, Liberating the Adult Within will teach you how to deal with any situation without feeling threatened or confined. You'll learn to accept differences in others, forgive your parents for past mistakes, and become a better parent to your children. You will finally become the adult that you've always been, but were unable to free.
