Table of Contents
Acknowledgments 9
Introduction 11
Part I Empowered Through Thoughts and Behaviors
1 Connecting Self-Talk, Feelings, and Behaviors 19
2 Taking Charge of Self-Talk 31
Part II Empowered Through Jesus Christ
3 Building a Solid Foundation 55
4 Respecting Hazard Warnings 67
5 Solving the Unsolvable 83
Part III Empowered Through People
6 Learning to Like Who You Are 97
7 Building Friendships With Others 113
Part IV Taking Charge of Your Emotions
8 Defeating Depression 131
9 Overcoming Anxiety 151
10 Conquering Anger 179
11 Finding Joy 205
Appendix A Seven Steps to Changing Feelings and Behavior 213
Appendix B The Seven Steps: Tips and Troubleshooting 219
Appendix C I/O Exercise 245
Appendix D Gentle Confrontations 247
Notes 251
Seven Steps Topical Index 259
List of Selected Tables and Charts 261
Feelings List 263