Hug Therapy : A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Yourself, Your Life, and Everyone Around You

Don't Just Feel Good—Do Good & Feel Great Readers of The Happiness Project, The Power of Moments and I Hear You won't want to miss Hug Therapy. The science behind hugging. Dr. Stone's prescription is for a 21-second hug today and every day. One of the many benefits of hugging is that longer hugs have proven physiological benefits. Hugs are good for your immune system, your stress response, your sleep patterns, and so much more. Hug Therapy brings to life the meaning of hugging. In this book, you will discover: • What it means to really, truly give yourself and others the profound gift of a hug • How to be powerfully in action and more aware of what matters to you most • That you may choose to begin hugging some strangers...with their blessing of course • And perhaps most importantly, that together, one literal or metaphorical hug at a time, we make the world a better, healthier, and more connected place. Embrace life. Hug Therapy shares a full-on, unconditional hug from Dr. Stone Kraushaar. In this book, he invites you to wrap your arms around yourself, your life, and everyone around you in a whole new way. A good embrace—a hug—squeezes every ounce of fear, worry, and negativity out of your spirit, leaving you with nothing but warmth, inner peace, and a feeling of connection. Give a hug, get a hug. Most people have difficulty remembering the last time someone gave them an all-encompassing hug. Hug Therapyencourages you to change that, one physical or metaphorical embrace at a time. It's a "do good and feel great" book that will help you live more in the moment and stay tuned into what really matters. Expert advice from a world-class hugger. Dr. Stone Kraushaar is a clinical psychologist known as The Hug DoctorTM. Also the founder of Hug TherapyTM, he warmly invites you to jump into the 21-Day Hugging JourneyTM and transform your life. Discover the healing power of hugs and how they can improve your life and your world in twnty-one days with this amazing guide.Dr. Stone's prescription is for a twenty-one-second hug today and every day. One of the many benefits of hugging is that longer hugs have proven physiological benefits. Hugs are good for your immune system, your stress response, your sleep patterns, and so much more.Hug Therapy brings to life the meaning of hugging. In this book, you will discover:What it means to really, truly give yourself and others the profound gift of a hugHow to be powerfully in action and more aware of what matters to you mostThat you may choose to begin hugging some strangers... with their blessing of courseAnd perhaps most importantly, that together, one literal or metaphorical hug at a time, we make the world a better, healthier, and more connected place.Hug Therapy shares a full-on, unconditional hug from Dr. Stone Kraushaar. In this book, he invites you to wrap your arms around yourself, your life, and everyone around you in a whole new way. A good embrace?a hug?squeezes every ounce of fear, worry, and negativity out of your spirit, leaving you with nothing but warmth, inner peace, and a feeling of connection.Most people have difficulty remembering the last time someone gave them an all-encompassing hug. Hug Therapy encourages you to change that, one physical or metaphorical embrace at a time. It's a “do good and feel great” book that will help you live more in the moment and stay tuned into what really matters.Praise for Hug Therapy“A re-envisioned, expanded, and brilliant twist that richly brings out the power of hugging in just 21 days. It teaches about the self-hug and how to bring it into one's outer circle, creating balance and harmony for the traveler.”?Kevin Zaborney, BA, MDiv, founder of National Hugging Day“Hug Therapy disrupts the simple act of a hug, turning it into a way to spark connection within you, your community, with strangers... and it may just end up bringing our planet to awareness of being one. Crazy, awesome hugs?of course you should become a part of this movement!”?Mich Hancock, co-founder of TEDxGatewayArch, host of MichMash Podcast The valuable concepts and methods presented in Hug Therapy gives readers increased connectivity in the world. It also provides an opportunity to engage in an online community with a healthy and hugful message providing inspiration and support. The Hug is something everyone can relate to and deeply benefit from at no cost. Unlike many self-help or self-development books, Hug Therapy has an interactive program that meets readers where they are and supports them hug by hug on their personal journey. This empowers each reader with user friendly tools to enhance and support their efforts to grow and change. Technology and social media are detached and often toxic. There is ongoing research into the impact is has on our mental health. This book and movement allows for a unique platform for likeminded thinkers and huggers to connect and be able to support each other and create traction around their individual causes to have more connection in the world. In a world with much division, bullying and name calling, Hug Therapy is a platform that can unite leaders in creating powerful positive messages and hugful change.--Publisher's description Dr. Stone Kraushaar, a clinical psychologist known as “The Hug DoctorTM” and the founder of “Hug TherapyTM, brings us something more than a “feel good” book. It’s a “do good” book. The 21-Day “Hugging JourneyTM” in this book will allow you to quickly assess what is working in your life—and what isn’t.