The Power of Negative Thinking - Softcover

Humphreys, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717130045 ISBN 13: 9780717130047

Publisher: Newleaf, 2000

Synopsis

An exciting guide for personal healing growth and development, 'The Power of "Negative" Thinking' was first published in 1996 and has sold almost 20,000 copies in its original format. It is a ground-breaking publication which successfully challenges many of the current ideas in psychology today by making some surprising but convincing claims. Other books by Tony Humphreys A Different Kind of Teacher A Different Kind of Discipline; Examining Our Times; Family, Love It and Leave It; Myself, My Partner; Raising Your Child's Self-Esteem (audio cassette); Raising Your Child's Self-Esteem (CD); Self-Esteem for Adults (audio cassette); Self-Esteem for Adults (CD); Self-Esteem: The Key to Your Child's Future; Work and Worth.

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Review:

With such a provocative title, it comes as no surprise to discover that the author is the first to admit there is no "power" in negativity. Furthermore, our thoughts should be "open" rather than "positive". Tony Humphreys, a consultant clinical psychologist, highlights many areas that challenge present ideas in modern psychology. Humphreys illustrates from personal experience the merits of protective feelings, outlines areas of trauma and describes the ways in which he developed healing actions. On the basis of having searched for ways to understand and heal himself, he is better equipped to help others. The frequent use of bullet points throughout help to clarify these concepts. According to Humphreys, avoidance is the biggest tragedy "because it, more than all the other protective strategies, perpetuates the non-confrontation of your own vulnerabilities." A good indicator of inner security is the ability to focus on the present moment rather than the past or future. It is a truth universally acknowledged that the relationship we have with ourselves is the key to all other relationships and, as Humphreys points out, it is the only one that cannot be taken away.

This is not a light read and indeed is often profound. Unlike many other upbeat self-help books, The Power of Negative Thinking has an underlying intensity and compassion. It leaves the reader with a greater insight of how to both identify and handle challenging relationships. --Deborah King

About the Author:

Dr Tony Humphreys is a clinical psychologist, lecturer and internationally acclaimed author of a number of books including 'Examining our Times' and 'Work and Worth'. He has recorded three audio cassettes and his books have appeared in twenty-three foreign-language editions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Newleaf
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0717130045
• ISBN 13: 9780717130047
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224