Many things in life can make us angry: relationships gone bad, cross words between friends, difficulties with our parents, frustration with our children, and more. But lingering anger usually hurts you more than anyone else. Overcome your anger and use it positively in your life. Dr. Jantz shows you how to accept the truth of your anger, examine where it comes from, be honest about how you use it, be open to change, be willing to forgive (even yourself), and be willing to feel something new. With great compassion and honesty, Dr. Gregory Jantz can help you face your anger issues and move beyond them—for good.

This collection contains seven books full of professional guidance from award-winning author and licensed counselor Dr. Gregory Jantz. His whole-person approach to treating today’s most pervasive problems—emotional abuse, poor self-image, anger, anxiety, and stress—addresses the emotional, relational, intellectual, physical, and spiritual dimensions of each person. He offers compassionate, solution-oriented viewpoints on timely topics, and has a natural gift for storytelling. If you or a loved one has struggled in the past, these books will show you how to overcome those obstacles and look forward to the future with hope.

Packed with real-life stories, biblical suggestions, proven tips, and practical steps, Dr. Gregory Jantz’s handbook will give you courage and tenacity as you take the first steps on the path toward wholeness and wellbeing. With boundaries, problem-solving, and mutual respect, find the tools to turn strained relationships into ones that are enjoyable, supportive and rewarding. In this practical counseling book, you will learn: The tell-tale signs of a toxic person The roots of toxic behavior How to evaluate whether you should hang in or move on Effective ways to deal with criticism How to focus on healthy problem-solving How to set and hold boundaries, and reclaim your life!

Ever feel like you’re not in control of your thoughts? Your actions? Like you’re trapped in compulsions and behaviors that are destroying you from within? Battles Men Face addresses struggles with pornography, sex, anger, emotional withdrawal, work, escape, deception, competition, and consumption. Dr. Jantz exposes the temptations that can entrap good men and gives practical steps for overcoming unhealthy patterns. He shows you how to accept who you are (and who you’re not), say no, focus and build on the positive, and, perhaps most difficult, ask for and accept help.

Are you always expecting bad things to happen? Are you constantly worrying about family members’ health or safety? Ever feel weighed down by negativity from the 24-hour news cycle? In our world, it’s a wonder anyone can escape anxiety. In fact, 40 million Americans suffer from some sort of anxiety disorder. Unchecked, anxiety can swiftly steal your sense of safety, well-being, and peace. But you don’t have to let anxiety rule your life. Overcoming Anxiety, Worry, and Fear helps you cope with and eliminate anxiety. Its compassionate combination of common sense, biblical wisdom, and therapeutic advice will free you from constant worry. Trusted author Gregory L. Jantz will help you identify the causes of your anxiety, assess the severity of your symptoms, and start down avenues for positive change.

Practical advice, trusted research, plus definitions, causes, and solutions to helping a loved one recover from addiction. You can be free of the harmful effects of a loved one’s addiction! Dr. Gregory Jantz believes every person can find a unique pathway through powerlessness, fear, guilt, shame, and despair back into the light and fresh air of freedom because God is the Great Healer, for whom anything is possible.

This practical book will benefit anyone who has ever experienced physical or emotional fatigue that results from living in our frantic modern world. Dr. Gregory L. Jantz shows readers how to change the debilitating patterns of the past, leaving the road clear for a healthy and revitalized future. How to De-Stress Your Life is filled with exercises, checklists, and potential situations designed to guide readers into a thorough self-examination to pave the way to renewed physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Shame is to the soul what cancer is to the body. Typically acquired in childhood and carried into adulthood, shame causes people to feel defective, unworthy, and flawed. Countless people are weighed down by shame, creating many emotional, spiritual, relational, and physical problems. Shame results in the breakdown of self-esteem, the erosion of relationships, and the inability to move forward in life. In fact, toxic shame is often the driving force in a person’s compulsions, addictions, anxieties, and depression.

Gotta Have It! is every grown-up’s guide for taming the inner two-year-old. Too many people spend so much time trying to get what they want that they have no energy left to get what they need. Dr. Gregg Jantz calls this phenomenon excessity—when excess becomes a “necessity.” Excessities—whether they are activities, behaviors, or objects—promise protection in a difficult world. Yet they never satisfy.

Loss of interest. Drastic changes in appetite. Deep sadness. Feeling constantly tired. Thoughts of death or suicide. The symptoms and signs of depression vary over a wide range and affect every part of our lives, so why shouldn’t our treatment be just as complete? Five Keys to Dealing with Depression focuses on the whole person for whole healing. It contains practical tips, valuable biblical insight, and shame-free help.

If you or someone you love has lost hope of ever getting free from occasional, persistent, or overwhelming anxiety, take heart. The Anxiety Reset offers a fresh, personalized plan for overcoming the fears that are robbing you of joy and peace. Combining the most up-to-date scientific research, real-life stories, and practical strategies, The Anxiety Reset empowers you to understand and overcome the fears that have been holding you back.

Loneliness and isolation are serious problems with real and often devastating consequences—including increased suicide risk. Their ramifications deeply affect everyone in our society. In The Power of Connection, explore why connection matters so much, what the absence of connection means for the world, and how to create more of it in our lives. Dr. Gregory Jantz believes the payoff for pursuing human connection is well worth the investment, with the rewards being greater health, well-being, resilience, purpose, spirituality, and enjoyment of life. He inspires us to be genuinely better together, and more available to each other.

When medication and therapy just don’t solve the depression plaguing you or your loved one, you can now find hope toward healing with a proven approach from a leader in depression therapy. Based on Dr. Jantz’s groundbreaking book, Healing Depression for Life, this interactive workbook will equip readers with the tools they need to find a holistic approach to treatment. Week by week, you’ll examine the chemical, emotional, physical, and spiritual causes of depression, and work to create a personalized plan based on your individual medical history.

For decades, standard treatment for depression hasn’t changed. Sufferers typically are prescribed antidepressant medication and talk therapy. Period. But at least 30 percent of depression sufferers aren’t helped by standard treatment. Instead, they are left still searching for true and lasting relief.

Experience the freedom, joy, and peace that come from letting go of anxiety and grasping the freedom you have in Christ Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the country, affecting 40 million adults in the United States, according to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. Using real-life stories, biblical suggestions, proven tips, and practical steps that you can take today, Dr. Gregory Jantz will help you shut down oncoming anxiety before it starts. Unlike popular methods which tell you to just “manage” or medicate your anxiety, Dr. Jantz’s Seven Answers for Anxiety helps you identify the root cause of anxiety—so you can overcome and break free from the nagging and anxious thoughts that leave you exhausted. He explains seven trusted and practical steps that can be used by anyone and everyone to be free from anxiety or panic attacks.

Drs. Jantz and Clinton help readers unravel why they're drawn back to the same types of unfulfilling relationships over and over again. Readers learn how to break the cycle of relationship dependency, focus on finding wholeness as unique individuals, and discover the key to finding a healthy relationship that lasts.

Growing research shows that we as a society have a social media dilemma: social media use has a dark side, including elevated risk of depression and anxiety. But avoiding negative outcomes is not the only reason to educate ourselves about the pitfalls and learn to avoid them. Preserving the benefits of responsible social media engagement is also payoff worth pursuing. Learn to: Assess your own vulnerabilities to social media use Learn to recognize when apps begin to take a toll on your mental health Choose best practices to minimize risks And much more!

The New Addiction What you start out controlling can end up controlling you. From Twitter to iPhones, from Facebook to tablets, we have an endless supply of media and gadgets to hook our interest, snag our wallets, and occupy our time. Think back over the last five years. How much of your time was devoted to online activities? How much of your real life has been gobbled up or googled up in your net life? In Hooked, counselor and addiction specialist Dr. Gregory Jantz speaks enthusiastically and frankly about the gizmos and gadgets, social media magnets, and Internet sidetracks we have at our fingertips. With real-life examples and biblical applications, he presents a celebration of the positives technology offers and a cautionary tale about the negatives it unleashes, including: · The power and dangers of the web · The myth of multitasking · Overcoming disconnection anxiety · The psychology behind Internet addiction · Employing the ultimate filter and taking back control of your life

Stress. Everyone has it. But what can you do about it? Maybe you feel like you’re ready to blow up, check out, or simply resign yourself to the idea that nothing will ever change. Dr. Gregory Jantz shows you a better way. You can’t avoid all stressors in your life, but you can change how you deal with them. This book will show you how to manage your stress in a way that breathes life and joy back into your daily routines. “75 percent of Americans report experiencing at least one symptom of stress in the past month” in the United States, according to the American Psychological Association. Whether the cause of stress is money, work, the economy, family, or personal health, easily get simple and effective tips to reduce stress that are improving lives of people everywhere!

Not all abuse is physical. The wounds of emotional abuse may not be visible, but they still leave scars. Whether a stabbing comment or constant putdowns, most people face emotional abuse at some point in their lives, so how can you learn to detect it and stop the cycle of abuse? How can you heal after enduring it? This practical and handy guidebook examines the different descriptions of emotional abuse, and includes stories from people who have found healing in Christ. Unmasking Emotional Abuse, by notable author and mental health professional Dr. Gregory Jantz, helps readers who have been victims of emotional abuse heal and move forward in God’s truth. It also includes 10 concrete steps to healing. Emotional abuse limits your choices, your value, and your worth. Healing from emotional abuse opens you up to regaining that full life. This book will help get you there, and offers 10 biblically-based steps for healing. 10 Bible-Based Steps to Healing

In this revised and updated edition of Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse, you'll find strategies for dealing with a verbal abuser, self-check quizzes, keys to rebuilding relationships, and more. Don't suffer in silence. If you've been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, minister, or friend, this book can open the doors to lasting healing.

Best-selling author Dr. Gregory L. Jantz offers hope and help for parents of teens. Adolescence is a frightening and complicated time – for teens and parents. Keeping the roller coaster of the teen years on track takes work and wisdom. Many parents simply don’t know where to start. With Dr. Jantz’s help they can stop worrying about the turbulence of adolescence and take action. With included resources, reflection questions, and guidance from a Christian perspective, parents learn how to become a port in the storm for their teenager, discovering the God-designed future and promise that awaits. From the Back Cover He’s in his room for days at a time and barely responds when I talk to him.… She’s teary every day, one minute demanding I tend to her needs and the next minute demanding I leave her alone.… What’s going on with your teenager? Is it just the ups and downs of adolescence, or is it something more? Depression has the ability to derail a teenager’s progress toward healthy…

Whether you or a loved one has been abused by words, actions, or even neglect, this book shows you the path to healing, offering you: strategies for dealing with a verbal abuser, interactive tools to learn about your personal situation, steps to rebuilding relationships on trust and respect, stories from survivors of emotional abuse, and biblical help to restore your soul. You aren’t alone, and you don’t have to suffer in silence. If you’ve been abused by a spouse, parent, employer, minister, or friend, this book can open the doors to healthier relationships and lasting healing.

The wreckage of addiction lies scattered around too many people--from the one who is or was addicted to those in relationship with that person. Age-old culprits of drugs, alcohol, and gambling are joined by newer addictions, such as food, prescription medication, shopping, pornography, and technology. Left unaddressed, addiction devastates lives now and makes it difficult to see a positive way forward. For anyone struggling with an addiction, attempting to live in recovery, or seeking to understand the mind of an addict they love, Dr. Jantz's newest book is a lifeline. In it he helps readers answer tough questions, such as - Am I an addict? - Why is the first step so hard? - How can I put my life back together? - Where do I go from here? Addiction doesn't have to have the last word. Healing the Scars of Addiction offers a holistic approach to healing so that readers can reclaim their lives and move forward in hope.

Feeling anxious? Worried? Sad? You’re not alone. We live in stressful and uncertain times, leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed and overcome. Soul Care by Dr. Gregory Jantz, psychologist and author of Healing Depression for Life, is a healing collection of inspirational quotes, Scriptures, and prayers to help you or a friend get through times of emotional turmoil. Whether purchased for yourself or as a gift for someone you care about, Soul Care is a calming and comforting resource to help cultivate a healthy, faith-filled emotional life.

Ever feel like your kids are speaking a different language? Apps and tablets and new smart-this and smart-that every day! Dr. Gregory Jantz gives you practical tips on how to know when technology is helping or hurting your children. He takes you through the key questions you need to ask and how to discover the answers to keep your kids on the right track in their rapidly changing world. In this easy-to-understand guide, you will gain the confidence to—

A 12-week journey to relief from anxiety and fear. There is no single solution to anxiety because there is no single cause of anxiety. This companion to Dr. Gregory Jantz’s groundbreaking book The Anxiety Reset is an interactive guide to help you or your loved one implement a personalized anxiety reset plan. The workbook will equip you with the tools you need to overcome your anxiety, fears, and phobias so you can create a new, more peace-filled life. Let Dr. Jantz be your guide as you walk through the steps of discovering the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual roots of—and remedies for—the specific kind of anxiety that is robbing you of your joy and peace.

Traumatic experiences happen to nearly everyone, at some time, in some form. The aftereffects--depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, insomnia, and more--can affect us for years or even a lifetime. But the brokenness following a traumatic event is never a life sentence. We are all changed by trauma, but we do not have to be defined by it. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Triumph over Trauma empowers you to find relief and hope once and for all. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, this whole-person treatment approach recognizes you as a unique constellation of emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions. This book explains how trauma affects your emotions, body, brain, relationships, soul, and dreams. Then it shows you how to create a personalized plan to find your way back to wholeness, joy, and peace.

The deep pain of childhood abuse--whether physical or emotional, whether a child was neglected or wished nothing more than to be left alone--doesn't just go away. There's simply no just getting over it. Even if no physical scars remain as evidence of the victim's suffering, the deep wounds on their minds, hearts, and souls are still there. But it is possible to become whole and happy. Author of the successful Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse, Dr. Gregory Jantz now helps readers understand the effects of childhood abuse on their emotional, intellectual, physical, relational, and spiritual health. He then outlines the steps to lasting healing, including grieving what was lost, learning to balance emotions with intentionality, regaining a positive relationship with one's own body and mind, and coming to an understanding of God not as a frightening authority figure like the abuser or an accusing judge, but as a loving creator, redeemer, and friend.

Gain the practical tools, relatable stories, and biblical mindsets to overcome failure, strengthen your resolve, and live anchored in God’s foolproof definition of success. This handbook features: