A Manual for Being Human: THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

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Do you want to understand how your childhood affects who you are today? How it affects your relationship with yourself and others? How school, bullying, gender expectations and even the social media you consume each day affects your emotional wellbeing? Do you want to know what your emotions actually are, where they come from and how to manage them when they threaten to overwhelm you?

I received a pre-publication version of this book in preparation for my upcoming interview with Sophie. She is a professional colleague. There was no expectation that I write a review of her book.) This book was life-changing. There is no other way I could put it. It was kind of scary yet eye-opening and very insightful. Dr Soph is the therapist and best friend that the world deserves. The world of therapy and professional help is still so inaccessible to so many people and this book is a crucial and life changing one that should be placed in everyone's mental health toolkit. A Manual for Being Human is an amazing read and a gift to the world. I can't wait to give it to every single person I know!' -- Scarlett Curtis Do you want to believe in yourself and your ability to be content with who you are? If the answer is yes, then A Manual for Being Human is the book you need to read.Through her book, Dr Soph manages to not only help us understand ourselves better but shares the therapeutic tools we can put in place to make life a little easier too. Insightful and robust and yet also, warm and personal, this book will stay with me for years.' -- Lucy Sheridan, author of The Comparison Cure A Manual for Being Human by Dr. Sophie Mort, a self-help / personality development book based on various principles of psychology and personality development. Ever read so many Psychology books but had difficulty in understanding the principles or thought nothing makes sense? This section looks at how you became the person you are today. From the moment we enter the world and onwards, it aims to help you identify issues arising from your past and current life, that cause concern or distress. A Manual for Being Human, Part Two: What’s Keeping You Here Credit: Photographer, Emily Hlavac Green Dr. Sophie Mort delves into reasons that lurk behind our struggles. She shines a super light on the entire life span. Providing clear insight and priceless knowledge, Dr. Sophie’s manual is the ultimate toolkit for better understanding ourselves. Established therapeutic practices such as breathing, grounding, self-compassion, journaling and mindfulness are some of the key techniques included in this book. Combined with Dr. Sophie’s expertise advice, this manual is nothing short of a miracle for the many.

Finally! A book which takes psychological wellbeing across the lifespan out of the therapy room and into the mainstream. Dr Soph's warm, reassuring and frank style will have you understanding yourself, your actions and your relationships without a hefty therapy price tag.' -- Dr Karen Gurney, author of Mind the Gap Dr Soph breaks down therapy in a way we can consume and learn from. A powerful voice for people to learn about their mental health... I wish I'd had this book years ago!' -- Poppy Jamie

Finally! A book which takes psychological wellbeing across the lifespan out of the therapy room and into the mainstream. Dr Soph’s warm, reassuring and frank style will have you understanding yourself, your actions and your relationships without a hefty therapy price tag.' The main aim of this new book is to improve psychological well-being. Dr. Sophie’s expert knowledge and genuine desire to help others makes this book hugely impressive.