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With a background in psychotherapy and spiritual counselling, Dowrick offers profound insights and practical advice that inspire readers to lead more meaningful and fulfilling lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eChoosing Happiness\u003c\/strong\u003e, she guides readers on how to cultivate joy and contentment through practical strategies and introspective reflection. \u003cstrong\u003eCreative Journal Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e is an invitation to explore the therapeutic and creative power of writing, encouraging a deeper connection with oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking to improve their interpersonal relationships, \u003cstrong\u003eIntimacy and Solitude\u003c\/strong\u003e provides invaluable lessons on balancing personal space with meaningful connections. 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It will help you be more human.' - \u003cb\u003eMark Nepo, author of \u003cem\u003eYou Don't Have to Do It Alone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Stephanie Dowrick's writing is like sunshine for the growth of our \"wise self\". Her words nurture the seeds of kindness, creativity, generosity, aliveness and presence that lie within us all.' - \u003cb\u003eProfessor Marie Bismark, Consultant Psychiatrist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'One of the most useful books I have read in over 40 years as a psychotherapist.' - \u003cb\u003eHelen Palmer, Director, Psychosynthesis Education \u0026amp; Research, New Zealand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Stephanie Dowrick has drawn on decades of research, insight and experience to put anxiety in its proper context: body, mind and soul.' - \u003cb\u003eTom Tilley, Television and radio presenter, author of \u003cem\u003eSpeaking in Tongues\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Wise, insightful and, most importantly, genuinely useful.' - \u003cb\u003eNigel Marsh, author, host of \u003cem\u003eFive of My Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Beautifully written by one of the most authentic teachers of our time.' - \u003cb\u003eTao de Haas, Clinical Psychotherapist and Coach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A rousing affirmation for everyone who has felt like they are nothing more than a diagnosis. 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