Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole: A Guide for Singles and Couples to Grow from Within

by Chaute Thompson

Overview

Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed & Whole provides singles and couples with the insight into how to have healthy relationships with self first then others. In this thought-provoking and engaging book, Author, Therapist & Restoration Expert Chautè Thompson challenges readers to apply lessons learned from real life relatable scenarios and personal life experiences, which can break the cycle of unhealthy relationships. Ms. Thompson creates an interactive opportunity for women and men to do the internal work to grow individually and as a couple building healthier relationships. Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole is your unique guide for singles and couples to grow from within equipping you for happier and healthier relationships. Connect with the author Chautè Thompson at [e-mail]

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780578534848
Publisher:	Inspiring Hope Counseling Services. LLC
Publication date:	07/01/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	170
File size:	1 MB

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction, ​8

Poem: B​roken Hearts,​ ​13

Story of Amber, ​14
Lesson 1.1:Cycle of Abuse, 2​0
Lesson 1.2: You’re Not Alone: The Difference a Support System Makes, ​26
Lesson 1.3: Stages of Grief: When It Rains It Pours, ​30

Lesson 1.4: Still Standing: Rediscovering and Redefining Self, ​38
Lesson 1.5: Forgive: Forgiving Yourself and Your Ex (Without an Apology),4​2

Story of Travis, ​49
Lesson 2.1: Healing: Experience is My Teacher, Not My Baggage, ​54
Lesson 2.2: Relationships: Renters vs. Buyers Mentality, 6​1
Lesson 2.3: Not Every Puzzle Piece Fits!, ​66

Story of Amaya and Derrick, ​69
Lesson 3.1: Life Partner Characteristics, ​81
Lesson 3.2: The Value in Courting, ​84
Lesson 3.3: Growth Not Broken, ​89

Lesson 3.4: My Childhood Hurts, 9​2

Lesson 3.5: Remove the Pedestal: Be Gracious, 9​4

Lesson 3.6: One,Two,Check-in, 9​6

Lesson 3.7: Boundaries,1​00
Lesson 3.8: Respect is to Man as Love is to Woman, 104

Lesson 3.9: Roles,1​08
Lesson 3.10: First Ministry, ​110

Story of Patricia,1​12
Lesson 4.1: Fear Can’t Stop Me Now! Opportunity and Freedom,1​19
Lesson 4.2: Learning ME,1​22
Lesson 4.3: Purging: Processing All of the Numerous Emotions Without Distractions,1​29
Lesson 4.4: You Are the Author: Rewrite YOUR Story, 132
Lesson 4.5: Complemented,Not Completed,1​34

Lesson 4.6: Unapologetically Me,1​36

Lesson 4.7: Recipe for a Healthy Relationship,1​39

Story of Kevin, ​143

Lesson 5.1: Listen to your Sixth Sense,1​48

Relationship Risk Assessment©,1​48
Lesson 5.2: Relationship-Bound, but Who are You?, 154
Lesson 5.3: Is My Relationship Over? The Domino Effect,1​58
Lesson 5.4: Personal Growth: Processing, Reflections, and Applying Lessons Learned,1​61

Poem: B​rand New Me,​ ​162

Dear Reader,1​63

Editorial Reviews

Unique is an understatement to ​Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole.​ The author takes you on personal journeys through failed relationships and their rise to becoming their better selves. My regret is that I didn't have this guide years ago when I struggled to find myself after a divorce. Each chapter ends providing the reader a sort of "how to" section on self-awareness and healing. Bravo, Chaute, for creating such a useful companion to living your best life and, more importantly, the courage to love again.

--​Dr. Reginald V. Cunningham, Owner/Counseling and Consulting Solutions, LLC

I feel like the timing for when I read ​Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole​ was Divine. I feel that throughout my dating life I have been hurt so much; there are times where it has honestly felt as if I was holding shards of glass together where my heart should be. However, I do realize that I am a common denominator in the equation; I just didn't know how to make better decisions when it comes to dating. Almost as soon as I realized this, I found Ms. Thompson's book. The insight here is really helping me heal and do the personal work to be a better person for myself, so that when I do find the one, there is as much love for myself as we will have for each other.

--Crystal T.

Reviewing this guide made me embrace the "Brand New Me." As a professional, it equipped me with key reminders, new things and concepts to explore with my clients, singles and couples alike. On the personal side of things, it helped me to take my past hurts and disappointments and use them to build the best version of a relationship that I'd want to cultivate. Chaute girl, your dating risk assessment, it's giving me life! Aye! You need to license that IMMEDIATELY so those counseling in these arenas can get their hands on it!

--Chasity Chandler, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, CST, CDWF, Couples Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist

We did premarital counseling and therapy and never did a questionnaireliketheR​ elationshipRiskAssessment(c)f​oundinB​ rand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole​! This risk assessment would have been helpful in determining which areas we could have worked on more prior to getting married. I think everyone should do an assessment like this when his or her relationship gets serious.

--Christina F.

As I read ​Brand New Me: Complemented, Completed and Whole​, I was pulled in immediately from the first lesson. The story touched me emotionally and I felt that Ms. Thompson did an amazing job framing the picture in a way that all could relate. As I read the questions she poses, I felt challenged as I contemplated: "What would I do?" Having experience working with the abused and abusers, I feel strongly that the foundation has been laid in this book for true healing and education to be the final outcome for many.

--James A. Valentine, Founder of Awakening to Love

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