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Wrestling Through Adversity Reviews
The author shows us how implementing breathing techniques, mental recall and self hypnosis allows us to empower ourselves and be resilient to face the problems that arise daily and that one feels powerless to solve. From an early age, in order to overcome what she calls Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), she learned to know herself, allowing her to develop the aforementioned techniques. In each chapter, the author gives us facts, some based on her own experience or that of other people; news taken from current events and in many cases, citing authors of works and/or books that provide support for each idea that she develops in the chapter. This means that the work has a solid database that demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the topics covered, in addition to demonstrating that it follows the scientific method, that is, observing, generating hypotheses, experimenting and verifying whether these demonstrate the validity of the theory, generating a work that is reliable and objective, the opposite of other books that present ideas without any factual support. This book teaches us to overcome adversity by learning to be resilient.
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I am a 30-year-old father with an almost 2 year old son. As a new father, I must confess that my two biggest concerns at the moment are maintaining a good balance between my work, my son, my partner and my physical and mental health, and ensuring that my son grows up healthy, strong and happy. This book has provided me with many tools to address those points that I am looking to improve, as the cases that the doctor has brought up, the importance of physical and mental balance and the methods to get stronger, are everything I was looking for.
I must confess that chapter 1 was the one that marked me the most, because it is the basis of our handicaps, learning to deal with the mental obstacles that we impose on ourselves is to take a giant step to be able to start to assume the future. Recommended to every parent in my same situation.
Silverstein's book is an educational guide with a great objective that is fulfilled after finishing reading it: helping youngsters to develop emotionally and enhance their capacity to reflect and cope with stressful situations.
The book is written in a straightforward way, it flows naturally while it guides on how to strengthen their thinking abilities and their minds.
It has been a real pleasure for me to have found a book like this one that I could give to my nephews as a present since these types of narratives were not available when I was a kid. After reading, I wished I had had the chance to be exposed to a book of the sort at that time, I guess I would have been better able to overcome some well-being issues I was struggling with.
New generations have a true gem of a book here!
Helpful Book!
If you as a father, child care worker, or teacher are going through a difficult time with your child and want to know what you can do or how to better manage a situation, this book is for you. Here you will find a better understanding of the traumas or what happens when your child has a mental health problem and the tools you need to overcome this in the best way for you and your child. In this book, you will find information related to how to develop resilience, how to heal through hypnosis, and more. The author wrote this book based on her experiences and the cases she is working on. I have to say that this book is useful and it can be the key you are looking to help your child. I highly recommend it.
This masterpiece by Dr. Christine M. Silverstein is a profound guide to navigating life's many challenges. This book came to me at a perfect time. Through wrestling, Silverstein proposes valuable lessons on three relevant aspects during life. Resilience, perseverance and mental toughness. In my opinion, the book not only offers practical advice, but also inspires us readers to accept adversity as a kind of ladder leading to personal growth. Silverstein's experience as a psychologist adds relevance and depth to her ideas, giving us readers tools to overcome obstacles and become victorious in today's world. The anecdotes and examples shared throughout the book resonate deeply and that leads me to recommend it to people of all ages. Overall, I think the book is a must read for anyone who wants to develop the resilience necessary to overcome life's trials and emerge victorious.
A Very Comprehensive Approach To Understanding And Overcoming Adversity.
This book was incredibly insightful for me. It is a very practical guide to building resilience and overcoming challenges. It offered me valuable strategies and they came from the author's personal experiences and professional expertise. This is a point I value a lot. I enjoy reading books that are based on personal experience and wisdom. So, this is a big plus. This is a very valuable resource for readers that want to enhance their mental toughness and achieve their goals. The testimonials from Ann Liguori and Erik Seversen meant a lot to me. For me they highlighted the book's potential to educate, support, and inspire readers of all ages. Another important point to mention is the structure of the book. It consists of chapters that address various aspects of mental health and resilience. This makes it clear to me that this author has a very comprehensive approach to understanding and overcoming adversity.
This book is a guide for parents, caregivers, teachers and all those who are in charge of helping and empowering children and young adults. From proven techniques like visualisation to less conventional strategies, the book offers a complete arsenal of tools to help young people achieve their goals and cultivate a resilient mindset from a young age. The author highlights the importance of support from key figures in an individual's life in developing coping and resilience skills. Through interesting stories and practical examples, the author shows readers how these skills can be applied in all aspects of life. I really liked this book and I want to start putting its advice into practice. Highly recommended.
Informative And Transformative
Dr. Silverstein wrote a game-changer book in the realm of mental health and resilience. With profound insights and practical strategies, this read empowers children, teens, and young adults to overcome adversity and thrive in life. Drawing from the author's extensive experience as a Peak Performance Coach, she provides invaluable tools such as self-hypnosis and positive self-talk, enabling readers to cultivate mindful toughness and achieve their goals. This book is informative and also transformative. Whether you're a parent, teacher, coach, or individual seeking personal growth, this is a must-read that will inspire and empower you to navigate life's challenges with resilience and grace
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Book Chapters
Chapter 1 of “Wrestling Through Adversity” shares personal stories from Dr. Christine Silverstein’s life to explore resilience in tough times. It starts with memories of her father’s dedication to coaching young athletes, showing the value of hard work. Then, Dr. Silverstein recalls her childhood struggles, like dental visits and eye surgery, and how she overcame them. These experiences shaped her into a peak performance coach and nurse. The chapter ends with a call to address childhood traumas to build resilience, especially given the mental health challenges facing young people today.
Chapter 2 of “Wrestling Through Adversity” is about the author’s personal journey when visiting her sick mom in a nursing home. She talks about stuff like her car breaking down and getting stuck in traffic, which made her think about her mom’s health getting worse and her own experiences in psychiatric nursing. She shares some intense stories from working at a mental institution during her nursing training. These stories show the challenging parts of taking care of people with different mental health issues. She also talks about how psychiatry has struggled in the past and still today to help people with mental illness.
Chapter 3, penned by Dr. Christine Silverstein, recounts her workshop with wrestling coaches alongside Olympic champion Kurt Angle. Despite skepticism, she demonstrates the influence of the mind on athletic performance. Through exercises like imagining holding a lemon, coaches realize the power of mindset. The chapter concludes with a reminder of resilience, exemplified by Kurt Angle’s victory despite serious injuries. It emphasizes holistic mental and physical health approaches, urging readers to harness their minds for success.
In Chapter 4, Dr. Christine Silverstein recounts an encounter with a young wrestler, Johnny, and his overbearing father. Despite Johnny’s reluctance and his father’s insistence on aggression, Dr. Silverstein focuses on teaching mindful toughness. When the father bursts into the session demanding aggression, Dr. Silverstein stands her ground, protecting both herself and Johnny. Despite their father’s behavior, she emphasizes relaxation techniques and positive reinforcement for Johnny. The chapter sheds light on the complexities of youth sports and parental pressure, advocating for a supportive and holistic approach to athletic development.
In Chapter 5, Dr. Christine Silverstein reflects on pivotal moments that shaped her career path, including encounters with individuals affected by epilepsy and her mother’s medical struggles. Despite challenges and societal skepticism, she pursued nursing education, overcoming age barriers and personal setbacks. Dr. Silverstein’s journey from nurse to entrepreneur unfolds, marked by determination and resilience. She recounts facing prejudice and doubt, from being deemed “overqualified” to enduring accusations of practicing “New Age voodoo.” Undeterred, she navigates bureaucratic hurdles and societal misconceptions, steadfast in her belief in the power of holistic care and hypnotherapy.
In Chapter 6, Dr. Christine Silverstein shares her experiences as a nurse in the South Bronx, where she faced formidable challenges. She talks about a scary encounter with a homeless man that left her hurt but determined to keep helping people in need. Dr. Silverstein talks about how poverty and tough living conditions affect kids and families in the Bronx. She explains how important it is for leaders and communities to work together to improve things for everyone, especially kids who need support. She also talks about how bad experiences can affect families for generations. But she believes that if we all work together and support each other, we can overcome these challenges and build a better future for everyone.
In Chapter 7, Dr. Christine Silverstein shares her harrowing journey through miscarriages. Each loss was a painful blow to her dream of a big family. From scary skiing accidents to dealing with insensitive doctors, she faced a rollercoaster of emotions and physical pain. But Dr. Silverstein didn’t give up. She turned to meditation and mindfulness to cope with the stress and boost her chances of having a baby. Despite setbacks, she eventually welcomed two healthy children. Her story highlights the struggles many women face with miscarriages and the need for better support and understanding in healthcare. Dr. Silverstein offers hope and comfort to others facing similar challenges by sharing her journey.
Chapter 8 follows Dr. Christine Silverstein’s energetic childhood, from climbing telephone poles to dominating roller-skating races. Despite being labeled as having “ants in her pants” in school, she excelled academically and athletically. However, she faced challenges with authority figures and struggled with ADHD and math. Despite setbacks, she persevered, eventually succeeding as a nurse manager and peak performance coach. Dr. Silverstein emphasizes valuing and harnessing one’s energy to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
Chapter 9 explores when Dr. Silverstein was just a kid; she stumbled upon her father’s old violin and felt drawn to it despite his discouragement. Overcoming doubts and her struggles with playing, she persisted and prepared for a recital with the help of hypnosis and a supportive friend. Despite challenges, her performance amazed everyone, showing that with determination, anyone can find healing and strength through music. Dr. Silverstein shares stories of famous composers like Beethoven and Gershwin, who also found solace and resilience in music despite facing their struggles.
In chapter 10, Dr. Christine Silverstein shares her journey from the operating room to coaching elite athletes, drawing parallels between her experiences and college students’ challenges. Reflecting on her early days as a nurse, she recalls the pressure and mistakes she encountered, emphasizing the importance of resilience. Transitioning to the struggles of college athletes, Dr. Silverstein highlights the mental health crisis among students, citing tragic stories of suicide. She urges better support systems and holistic approaches to wellness, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in empowering young adults to navigate life’s challenges.
In Chapter 11, Christine talks about Sarah, a woman nearing 60, who seeks help with her driving anxiety, particularly her fear of making left turns. Through coaching with Dr. Christine Silverstein, it’s revealed that her fear stems from past traumas, including the loss of her parents and a battle with cancer. Despite initial reluctance, Sarah eventually embraces a Plan B mentality, facing her fears head-on and successfully navigating life’s challenges, including surgery and personal losses. The chapter emphasizes the importance of resilience and confronting past traumas to overcome obstacles and succeed.
In Chapter 12, “Keepers of the Trees,” Dr. Christine Silverstein shares heartfelt anecdotes of her childhood encounters with trees, including a belief in a guardian angel during a fall from an apple tree. She recounts her battles to protect trees in her community, facing opposition from neighbors and legal challenges. Reflecting on trees’ resilience and interconnectedness in forests, Dr. Silverstein draws parallels to human communities, emphasizing the importance of compassion and inclusivity. She shares personal struggles during her doctoral journey, highlighting the need to stay true to oneself despite skepticism.