Publisher's Synopsis
"The work presented here is for those who are looking for a way to comprehend the perplexing emotional challenges that we all face in daily life. The author explains how to use the Developmental and Systems Approach (DSA) for the treatment of anxiety, depression, addictions, eating disorders, self-mutilation, and externalizing behavior. DSA works by calling attention to chronic baseline emotions originating in adversity. For the discerning reader, learning through DSA will fuel authentic interpersonal growth and can be lateralized to many areas of human endeavors. Whether it is the baffling low mood that stubbornly refuses to lift, the persistent feeling of loneliness, the confounding addiction that defies conventional treatment, the inexplicable lack of motivation for work and school, or the befuddling frustration in relationships, we all need a more satisfactory explanation and insight about these issues. Furthermore, this is a parent