The Solution: A Blueprint for Change and Happiness

Everyone wants to embrace happiness and their dreams, and could, if they only knew how.. For most people, achieving a state of well being involves change. Too often, people don't know how to change; or tend to resists change and become "stuck" in a state of depression, stress, or anxiety. Still others do not know what steps to take to enhance their marriage, take charge of their children, or deal with a toxic relationship.. The Solution has the answers you need to find your path and live the life you really want. The descriptions of what you need to do are simple, straightforward, and extremely powerful. Dr. Matta encourages and enlightens readers. With this book you will find ways to break through your barriers to happiness.. Section One: The Solution, presents techniques to alter your life and produce quick, long-lasting, positive results.Section Two: A Blueprint for Change and Happiness, will show you how to apply the four laws of cognitive restructuring techniques to specific problems in your lives, as well as improving your marriage, relationships, and how you raise your children.. Included in the book:Four pivotal laws of transformation: Association, Resistance, Motivation, and AttractionIntroduction to the powerful modality of mindfulnessHow to "emotionally reset" while in crisisTechniques proven to be more effective than medication. You can find a better life. The Solution is here.. William Matta, Ed.D., is a psychotherapist, college professor, and author. He is a mental health consultant to school districts, universities, and professional associations. He wrote The Solution; A Blueprint for Change and Happiness for two reasons: 1) The laws and principles in the book are scientifically and clinically proven to produce quick, long lasting, positive results. 2) To provide a user-friendly, insightful format that gets readers on the road to a better life quickly and easily.. His media outlets include radio, magazine, and public television. His first book, Relationship Sabotage, was distributed worldwide. Dr. Matta has been nominated by Psychology Today magazine as one of America's Best Therapists.. ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments. Section I. The Solution1. Understanding the Nature of Change2. Conquering the Fear of Change3. Our Thoughts Affect Our Bodies, Our Bodies Affect Our Lives4. Change Thoughts of Resistance and End the Resistance5. Get What You Want by Changing Inwardly6. A Clinically Proven Method to Empower Change7. Mindfulness is a Powerful Tool for Emotional Resetting. Section II. The Blueprint for Change and Happiness8. Taking Charge of Your Anxiety9. Taking Charge of Your Depression and Guilt10. Taking Charge of Making a Better Marriage11. Taking Charge of Your Children12. Taking Charge of an Abusive Relationship. AppendicesA. Rules for Speakers and ListenersB. StepparentingC. Components of IntimacyD. Checklist of Ten Cognitive DistortionsE. Body System Malfunctions Due to Anxiety