Taking Charge When You're Not in Control

by Patricia Wiklund

Book Overview

How and when to take charge is the focus of this book on control, which shows readers how to confront "out of control" people, stop labeling and blaming, and find relief from anxiety. Original. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345433343
• ISBN13: 9780345433343
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Clues to Get Your Act Together and Take it on the Road

Did you ever get the feeling that you just were not in control of what was happening to you, but you had to do something? Wouldn't it be nice to have a professional advisor sitting next to you to guide you through the process? Meet Patricia Wiklund, a PhD psychotherapist who is nationally recognized for her expertise, effectiveness, and ability to help people make a difference in their lives.Wiklund starts by helping readers understand that control is a myth. You can't always be in total control of every situation that will confront you, so you need some helpful coping mechanisms to empower yourself. In chapter after chapter, Wiklund shares techniques, seasoning her advice and insight with anecdotes, illustrations, and exercises. When you apply what you'll find in this book, you may not be in control of the situation that surrounds you, but you'll be in better control of yourself. Your self-strength will enable you to survive the challenges with better outcomes. Valuable book for anyone feeling a bit overwhelmed by life in general-or some particular aspect of life that's sending you into a tailspin. The contents of this book will enable you to pull out of that tailspin and smooth your flight.

Taking Charge When You're Not in Control

I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Wiklund after she gave a keynote speech at an advising conference in California. Even though I don't buy "self-help" books anymore, I spontaneously bought this one "for the office staff", I thought to myself. She was there at the table, a woman with great magnetic charm and compassion, and we chatted for a moment. I left with the feeling of a subtle "blessing" for having come into contact with her. After I returned home from the conference, I picked the book up to give it a glance or two before taking it to the office. I could not put it down! I cannot think of anyone who would not gain a greater insight into human relations and personal experience by reading this book. A must.

Taking Charge When You're Not in Control

Awesome and on target! Just the right amount of motivation I needed to take charge of my own direction in life. The authors ability to incorporate real life stories with the content made it easy to understand and apply to personal situations.

Pushing My Hidden Buttons

I have just finished consuming your book: "Taking Charge When You're Not in Control." THANK YOU SO MUCH! Aside from pushing lots of my buttons, you helped me finally explain my actions and attitudes for the past 25 years as an adult. Your book really put the final finishing touches to my own self-realization wellness program...

A life line when you need it most!

Dr. Wiklund takes a very practical approach to dealing with things that go wrong in life. Her thoughts about how people react emotionally to distressing life events and crises are right on target. As I read many parts of the book I found myself thinking, "YES, that's what's going on here." Then, she follows with useful ways to "take charge" of the situation. The book was released right before I hit a major life crisis. A friend suggested I get Dr. Wiklund's book. Within 24 hours, I read it and started getting things more on track. Without Dr. Wiklund's insights and suggestions, I don't know how I would have managed through this situation.Thank you, Dr. Wiklund, for a very powerful book!