Overview

Full Product Details

9781442200913

Table of Contents

Reviews

Happiness is an inside job, but it depends greatly on how well you integrate with loved ones, friends, and people in general. Love is the desire to do good for others. Suzann's book lays a solid foundation for building loving relations. Do good to yourself by following the path. -- C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, Holos University Graduate Seminary Suzann Robins has provided us with a readable and practical overview for how the cultivation of intuition, mindfulness, reflection, and intimacy can lead to a more integrated self and improved relationships, health, and happiness. Drawing from Eastern and Western sources, within historical perspectives, she traces these practices and perspectives across developmental stages and all levels of being, from the biological to the transpersonal. A particular strength of her book is the pervasive discussion of how to become more in tune with the energy systems of the body. -- William L. Mikulas, University of West Florida Suzann Robins maintains that we must truly love our Self before we can offer love to another. In order to do that she takes us through the necessary steps to truly become an Integrated Self, able to generate self love. Thus we are able to increase our capacity for creating loving relationships. She provides an inclusive overview of the history of healing from a scientific, spiritual and psychological perspective that carries the reader along on this fascinating journey to wholeness. Robins writes in a friendly style that is a pleasure to read. -- Gloria Arenson, author of Five Simple Steps to Emotional Healing, past president of Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology Exploring Intimacy wakes us up to the infinite varieties of connection, human and divine. Suzann Robins skillfully weaves together the wisdom of scientists and healers across cultures and across history, and offers valuable suggestions for tapping into our own deep wisdom-especially to nurture our current relationships as teachers, healers, survivors, thrivers, and lovers. -- Gina Ogden, Ph.D., author of Women Who Love Sex, The Heart and Soul of Sex, and The Return of Desire Robins' well-researched text skillfully weaves historic perspectives with overviews of mind-body-spirit system theories and exercises designed to help us reconnect with others and our environment....Robins' detailed, richly interpretative, and practical study will find an audience among those who are seriously involved with alternative therapies. * Booklist, January 2010 *

Happiness is an inside job, but it depends greatly on how well you integrate with loved ones, friends, and people in general. Love is the desire to do good for others. Suzann's book lays a solid foundation for building loving relations. Do good to yourself by following the path. -- C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, Holos University Graduate Seminary Suzann Robins has provided us with a readable and practical overview for how the cultivation of intuition, mindfulness, reflection, and intimacy can lead to a more integrated self and improved relationships, health, and happiness. Drawing from Eastern and Western sources, within historical perspectives, she traces these practices and perspectives across developmental stages and all levels of being, from the biological to the transpersonal. A particular strength of her book is the pervasive discussion of how to become more in tune with the energy systems of the body. -- William L. Mikulas, University of West Florida Suzann Robins maintains that we must truly love our Self before we can offer love to another. In order to do that she takes us through the necessary steps to truly become an Integrated Self, able to generate self love. Thus we are able to increase our capacity for creating loving relationships. She provides an inclusive overview of the history of healing from a scientific, spiritual and psychological perspective that carries the reader along on this fascinating journey to wholeness. Robins writes in a friendly style that is a pleasure to read. -- Gloria Arenson, author of Five Simple Steps to Emotional Healing, past president of Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology Exploring Intimacy wakes us up to the infinite varieties of connection, human and divine. Suzann Robins skillfully weaves together the wisdom of scientists and healers across cultures and across history, and offers valuable suggestions for tapping into our own deep wisdom—especially to nurture our current relationships as teachers, healers, survivors, thrivers, and lovers. -- Gina Ogden, Ph.D., author of Women Who Love Sex, The Heart and Soul of Sex, and The Return of Desire Robins’ well-researched text skillfully weaves historic perspectives with overviews of mind-body-spirit system theories and exercises designed to help us reconnect with others and our environment....Robins’ detailed, richly interpretative, and practical study will find an audience among those who are seriously involved with alternative therapies. * Booklist, January 2010 *

Author Information

Suzann Panek Robins is a counselor specializing in personal growth and relationships, anger management, hypnotherapy, emotions, and related areas. She is an instructor at the University of Northern Colorado and was previously assistant professor at Hesser College and instructor at various other colleges. She has presented her work at seminars, symposiums, and personal growth retreats. She leads communication workshops on spirituality and sexuality and has published a variety of articles and book chapters.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available