About the book
Reclaim the “I” in your life
and live the life you’ve always dreamed of
We've all dreamed of a life of happiness, purpose, and meaning—but somehow the "facts" of life seem to get in our way. You know the "facts:"
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I have to
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I can't
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I'm not
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They're the "facts" that keep us from living, and the roots of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, loss, and grief.
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But what if those "facts" of our lives are, in fact, a lie? What if our world, our lives, our selves are built on a fabric of lies so familiar and pervasive that we never even think to question them?
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Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life is your guide to seeing your own truth.
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If you're tired and worn down by sadness, never feeling good enough, exhausted by trying to think around every corner, trying to figure out what you did wrong and never quite figuring it out, this book can light the way on your own Hero's Journey to the life you've always dreamed of—because this truth is the gift to yourself, to your life, to your world.
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M.A. Shanesy, PsyD, LP
M. A. Shanesy is a clinical psychologist who has devoted her career to helping thousands of individuals free themselves from the suffering of depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, loss, and grief, and instead find a life of contentment and purpose as they become the Heroes of their own lives.
She lives and works in Minnesota, where she enjoys the freedom and power of her own Hero's journey with her dog, Blitzen.
Speaking
Training & Consulting
Events
Dr. Shanesy is available for talks, workshops, readings--or whatever your group or workplace needs to help inspire, reinvigorate, and remind attendees that becoming the Hero of their own lives is within reach.
For therapists, psychologists, and anyone who works in a provider-patient relationship: learn how to apply the Heroes framework to counseling to help empower your patients and quicken their path to healing.
Next up:
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April 28 - 29
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Minnesota Psychological Association Annual Conference
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Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West