Save Yourself Some Therapy

<p>We live in a unique time. Modern advancements have placed the world at our fingertips; but somehow even with all of the conveniences available we are still busier and more stressed than ever before. </p><p>In her book <em>Save Yourself Some Therapy</em> licensed professional counselor Amber Bateman digs into four modern dangers that are negatively impacting our mental health and leaving us depressed stressed and anxious to name a few. As a licensed therapist Amber expertly but gently walks the reader through these dangers while skillfully weaving the gospel throughout promising hope to those in despair. </p><p>Amber's practical suggestions for how to overcome these dangers will leave the reader feeling inspired and empowered to produce meaningful change in their lives.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Endorsements</strong></p><p>I was blown away. Although I assumed I did not struggle with many of these areas the more I read the more I realized I'm bogged down by most of what Amber highlighted. The practical steps are excellent and the discussion questions are exactly what I would expect from a seasoned counselor. I think this book will do exactly what it is intended to do.</p><p><strong>-Natalie Nolt</strong></p><p>Small Business Owner </p><p></p><p>I thought it was a highly practical book and easy to read while still being thought-provoking. It had great content without being too heady which is important for a reader who might be in a season of overwhelm. I appreciated the sense of humor-the way Amber sprinkled the book with lightheartedness was disarming and welcome after all the times she stepped on my toes.</p><p><strong>-Trina Yoder</strong></p><p>Small Business Owner </p><p></p><p>All of the points Amber made about safeguarding our minds from too much stimulation pretty much floored me. Her viewpoint gave me a lot more grounding and ownership over this issue. She spoke about it so firmly and yet with so much compassion. There are tools for me!</p><p><strong>-Mary Campbell Norman</strong></p><p>Educator </p><p></p><p>The four dangers Amber lays out are huge pieces of the most common struggles I see. It is an easy read and Amber's voice and humor make it an enjoyable one too. I found myself underlining certain sentences to hold onto. In the margin by the quote 'How much of our mental and emotional distress is related to our actual lives' I wrote 'boom.' So so good.</p><p><strong>-Jessica Barley</strong></p><p>Licensed Professional Counselor </p><p></p><p>Honestly the only thing I would change is dialing up the 'promise' in the introduction. To me this book-if read and applied-really would 'save people some therapy' which makes me think Amber could promise more of that in the introduction. I think it would be tough to overpromise the helpfulness of this book.</p><p><strong>-Kent Bateman</strong></p><p>Pastor </p><p></p><p>I really enjoyed reading this book! Amber has a gift to communicate big ideas in understandable and livable ways.</p><p><strong>-Peter Hubbard</strong></p><p>Pastor and Author of <em>Love Into Light</em></p><p></p>