The Power of Positive Self-Talk - Paperback

by Kim Fredrickson (Author)

Many people are used to showing compassion to others. What many of us have trouble with is showing that same compassion to ourselves. Licensed marriage and family therapist Kim Fredrickson wants readers to stop beating themselves up. Grounding her advice in the Bible, she offers practical steps, specific exercises, and compassionate words to say in order to build a loving relationship with ourselves. Through inspiring stories of transformation, she helps us learn to show ourselves the kind of grace and understanding we offer to others--and to change our relationships, our outlook on life, and our view of ourselves in the process.

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You deserve better--from yourself

Often we say things to ourselves we would never say to a friend. This negative self-talk can have a devastating effect on our lives and relationships. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Kim Fredrickson wants you to stop beating yourself up. Grounding her advice in Scripture, she offers practical steps, specific exercises, and compassionate words to say in order to build a loving relationship with yourself. She'll help you change your relationships, your outlook on life, and your view of yourself in the process.

"Kim Fredrickson guides us back to healthy self-care as the foundation for impacting others."--Dr. Mike Bechtle, speaker, consultant, and author of People Can't Drive You Crazy If You Don't Give Them the Keys

Kim Fredrickson (1957-2019) was a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified Christian life coach for more than thirty years. An adjunct professor, speaker, and author, she loved helping people become equipped spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually with practical skills to live more effective and fulfilling lives. She was the author of Give Yourself a Break and Give Your Kids a Break.

Author Biography

Kim Fredrickson (1957-2019) was a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified Christian life coach for more than thirty years. An adjunct professor, speaker, and author, she loved helping people become equipped spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually with practical skills to live more effective and fulfilling lives. She was the author of Give Yourself a Break and Give Your Kids a Break.