How to Fix a Broken Heart

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Divorce, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Emotions
Cover of the book How to Fix a Broken Heart by Dr Guy Winch, Simon & Schuster/ TED
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dr Guy Winch ISBN: 9781501120138
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/ TED Publication: February 13, 2018
Imprint: Simon & Schuster/ TED Language: English
Author: Dr Guy Winch
ISBN: 9781501120138
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/ TED
Publication: February 13, 2018
Imprint: Simon & Schuster/ TED
Language: English

Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms? Psychologist Guy Winch urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise, and witty advice for the broken-hearted.

Real heartbreak is unmistakable. We think of nothing else. We feel nothing else. We care about nothing else. Yet while we wouldn’t expect someone to return to daily activities immediately after suffering a broken limb, heartbroken people are expected to function normally in their lives, despite the emotional pain they feel. Now psychologist Guy Winch imagines how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotion—if only we can understand how heartbreak works, we can begin to fix it.

Through compelling research and new scientific studies, Winch reveals how and why heartbreak impacts our brain and our behavior in dramatic and unexpected ways, regardless of our age. Emotional pain lowers our ability to reason, to think creatively, to problem solve, and to function at our best. In How to Fix a Broken Heart he focuses on two types of emotional pain—romantic heartbreak and the heartbreak that results from the loss of a cherished pet. These experiences are both accompanied by severe grief responses, yet they are not deemed as important as, for example, a formal divorce or the loss of a close relative. As a result, we are often deprived of the recognition, support, and compassion afforded to those whose heartbreak is considered more significant.

Our heart might be broken, but we do not have to break with it. Winch reveals that recovering from heartbreak always starts with a decision, a determination to move on when our mind is fighting to keep us stuck. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. Winch offers a toolkit on how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Imagine if we treated broken hearts with the same respect and concern we have for broken arms? Psychologist Guy Winch urges us to rethink the way we deal with emotional pain, offering warm, wise, and witty advice for the broken-hearted.

Real heartbreak is unmistakable. We think of nothing else. We feel nothing else. We care about nothing else. Yet while we wouldn’t expect someone to return to daily activities immediately after suffering a broken limb, heartbroken people are expected to function normally in their lives, despite the emotional pain they feel. Now psychologist Guy Winch imagines how different things would be if we paid more attention to this unique emotion—if only we can understand how heartbreak works, we can begin to fix it.

Through compelling research and new scientific studies, Winch reveals how and why heartbreak impacts our brain and our behavior in dramatic and unexpected ways, regardless of our age. Emotional pain lowers our ability to reason, to think creatively, to problem solve, and to function at our best. In How to Fix a Broken Heart he focuses on two types of emotional pain—romantic heartbreak and the heartbreak that results from the loss of a cherished pet. These experiences are both accompanied by severe grief responses, yet they are not deemed as important as, for example, a formal divorce or the loss of a close relative. As a result, we are often deprived of the recognition, support, and compassion afforded to those whose heartbreak is considered more significant.

Our heart might be broken, but we do not have to break with it. Winch reveals that recovering from heartbreak always starts with a decision, a determination to move on when our mind is fighting to keep us stuck. We can take control of our lives and our minds and put ourselves on the path to healing. Winch offers a toolkit on how to handle and cope with a broken heart and how to, eventually, move on.

More books from Emotions

Cover of the book 引爆潛能:喚醒你心中沉睡的巨人 by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Teach Yourself to Live by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Taming Your Outer Child by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Dealing with Difficult People (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Love & Will by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book La alegría muda de Mario by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Las mayores estupideces que hacemos por amor by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Unveil From All The Coats by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Sensual Intelligence: An Introduction To Your Body's Language by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Fissando il sole by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Being Fruitful without Multiplying: Stories and Essays from Around the World by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Cultural Feelings by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book The Communication of Jealousy by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Life secret wisdom by Dr Guy Winch
Cover of the book Amor delivery by Dr Guy Winch
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy