Emotion Rituals : A Resource for Therapists and Clients (Hardcover)

A Simple Notion. How Emotions Work in the Brain and Body. Using Ritual in Psychotherapy. How the Mind Feels: The Basic Emotions. Anger: The Most Dangerous Emotion. Fear: The Most Avoidant Emotion. Sadness: The Most Paralyzing Emotion. Joy/Contentment: The Destination Emotion. Interest/Desire/Excitement: The Emotions' Source of Positive Energy. Shame/Guilt: The Most Instructive Emotion. Surprise/Startle/Wonder: Emotions' Clutch. Fatigue/Relaxation/Sleep/Trance: Emotions' Anesthesia. Disgust/Contempt: The Discerning Emotion. Empathy/Compassion/Tending: The Emotional Master Key. Emotions: The Symphony of Psychotherapy. Notes. References. About the Authors.