{"product_id":"hug-therapy-a-21-day-journey-to-embracing-yourself-your-life-and-everyone-around-you-9781642500707","title":"Hug Therapy: A 21-Day Journey to Embracing Yourself, Your Life, and Everyone Around You","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDon't Just Feel Good--Do Good \u0026amp; Feel Great\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders of \u003cem\u003eThe Happiness Project\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Power of Moments\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI Hear You\u003c\/em\u003e won't want to miss \u003cem\u003eHug Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe science behind hugging.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHug Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings to life the meaning of hugging. In this book, you will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat it means to really, truly give yourself and others the profound gift of a hug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to be powerfully in action and more aware of what matters to you most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat you may choose to begin hugging some strangers...with their blessing of course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd perhaps most importantly, that together, one literal or metaphorical hug at a time, we make the world a better, healthier, and more connected place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace life.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHug Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive a hug, get a hug.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most people have difficulty remembering the last time someone gave them an all-encompassing hug. \u003cem\u003eHug Therapy\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert advice from a world-class hugger.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. Stone Kraushaar is a clinical psychologist known as The Hug Doctor(TM). Also the founder of Hug Therapy(TM), he warmly invites you to jump into the 21-Day Hugging Journey(TM) and transform your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKraushaar, Stone:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Stone Kraushaar, \"The Hug Doctor,\" is a firm believer that all people share a profound human connection. The Hug Doctor loves working with people ((in the space of a hug)) for them to focus in on what really matters to them and be more deeply connected with their friends, family and beyond. Drawing on academic and professional experience as a psychologist and a therapeutic coach, a nurturing and supportive family, and a passion for helping people live powerful lives, The Hug Doctor sees relationships through the lens of hugging. To him, a hug, whether real or virtual, is a metaphor for lowering walls and bringing people together. He has devoted his life to developing the skills, tools, and attitudes to become a world-class hugger. A warm and affectionate person, the Hug Doctor is not only comfortable hugging complete strangers he loves nothing more than connecting with groups of people. His focus is on inspiring them about the power of hugging to live a more deeply connected and vital life. He is an expert resource for educating about longer hugs, 21-second hugs, and even coaches people to \"get lost in the hug.\" He has created a powerful movement based on people going on 21-day hugging journeys about which he is extremely passionate. Prior to launching the 21-day hugging movement, Stone spent eight years as a staff psychologist with the Student Health Services at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Before settling in St. Louis, he worked with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in a group psychological practice. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Denver with his B.S. degree and also earned his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology at the University of Denver. His doctoral dissertation explored how effectively a heterosexual therapist can provide therapy for male couples. His American Psychological Association (APA)-approved psychology internship was at the UCSB Student Health Services at the University of California-Santa Barbara. He completed his post-doctoral work at Yale student health services. Most recently The Hug Doctor was excited to be invited to speak as a hugging expert at the 32nd annual National Hugging Day event at Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. He was honored as a founding member of The Hug Alliance http: \/\/www.thehugalliance.net\/ to be a part of bringing together people of over 40 different nationalities and leading them in the world's largest 21-second hug. The Hug Doctor has also been pleased to be able to present his views on the power of hugging in the United States and Europe. He welcomes the opportunity to speak about the impact of longer hugs, going on 21-day hugging journeys and living in ((the space of a hug)).\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwyman, James:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eFor over twenty years, James Twyman, also known as The Peace Troubadour, has traveled to countries at war to share the prayers of peace from the 12 major religions of the world he put to music in 1994. He has been invited by peace organizations and even the leaders of countries to Bosnia, Iraq, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Syria and many other countries to initiate world synchronized meditations while battles raged around him. Each time millions of people participated, and miracles have often followed. James is also the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of sixteen books, has recorded over eighteen musical albums, and has produced or directed six films.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames has been a teacher of non-dualistic spirituality for over twenty years. As a student of A Course In Miracles, James has traveled around the world inviting people into the experience of Oneness. He has worked with many other spiritual leaders including Wayne Dyer, Neale Donald Walsch, Gregg Braden and Doreen Virtue. His book and \u003cem\u003eThe Moses Code\u003c\/em\u003e set the foundation for his teachings on the I AM Consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information on James and his work go to www.worldpeacepulse.com\/james_twyman\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50362212057362,"sku":"9781642500707","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7d2eb4ad-32d7-48ee-9e13-15449171141a.jpg?v=1728380129","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hug-therapy-a-21-day-journey-to-embracing-yourself-your-life-and-everyone-around-you-9781642500707","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}