Product Description "Why did I say that?" "I can?t believe I ate all that!" "What was I thinking?"
Every one of us has said or done something that we later regret, even though we know better. And we?re likely to do it over and over again. There are specific reasons why we repeat such patterns, reasons embodied in a concept called the "inner brat." Not a psychiatric diagnosis, this inner brat nevertheless gets us into trouble. Taming Your Inner Brat explores the inner brat in all of us, explaining its psychological roots in early childhood and why bratty thoughts, feelings, and behaviors persist. It also addresses social and cultural conditions that encourage the self-centeredness and sense of entitlement upon which the inner brat thrives. Learn to recognize the inner brat and acquire specific strategies and skills, based on the latest research from experts in the field, to bring it under control. This book is about personal responsibility. We are not victims of our own impulses, addictions, or bad memories. No longer can we say, "The devil made me do it," or, "It?s my parents? fault." Dr. Wallin shows us how to view ourselves objectively to bring problems into manageable perspective and make changes that last.
Taming Your Inner Brat May 23, 2008 Dr. Pauline, I've been reading your book and can't put it down! It is a work of art; amazingly engaging and easy to read. When time allows, I read a short section and gain enough valuable information to adjust my life for the better immediately. You are truly in touch with what the reader needs and simple ways to accomplish amazing personal growth. I applaud you for the positive impact you will make in every reader's life! Sowpan
Oh no, my inner brat is watching! March 27, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Truth: I'm a Girl, I'm Smart and I Know EverythingOh, no, my inner brat is not happy I've read this book. She thought she had one up on me. Even though I've been a grown-up forever, she had control of me at certain times when she would emerge and make me in a bad mood, or made me fuss and fume and tried to have me give up on a project. Seriously, as a positive psychologist in private practice, I have to agree with the premise of this book. We all struggle with moods and reactions left over from childhood. And the more successfully we can get them under control, rather than them controlling us, the better our adult lives will be. Dr. Wallin gives excellent suggestions to begin to get on top of lots of our old reaction patterns. She gives insights, suggestions and helpful advice on where and how to start on taming our inner brat. She leaves the reader with confidence that although "The inner brat part of your mind has the potential to sabotage your best efforts...your rational mind is well equipped to maintain a healthy balance."
This book is an excellent read for us therapist, clients and the rest of us grown-ups walking around with an innter brat. I guess that is most of us!
Fun reading, sensible advice March 7, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
My own personal inner brat didn't like this book at first. "Baby Sally" didn't like being told that she might not be entitled to whatever she wants whenever she wants it. But the book makes a whole lot of sense. The first thing it suggests is to listen to your inner brat and take those needs into consideration. Then it shows how to make an adult decision, based on reality. I find its sensible suggestions coming back to me when I'm tempted to react like a brat. That's helped me cope much better with frustrations and feel good about myself. This is a sane, simple, and very readable book.
We ALL have an inner brat! November 3, 2006 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was great. If you have problems with self-discipline, in any area of your life, this book is for you. Not only is it helpful, it is interesting. The world, in general, seems to be getting "brattier". This book offers great insight to explain how and why this is happening.
Works for Criminals Too July 27, 2005 7 out of 9 found this review helpful
There is a point in this book where the author states that this is not about criminal thinking; but as someone who works in a men's prison as a counselor, I can tell you this is SPECIFICALLY the kind of criminal thinking we try to address in cognitive thinking therapy groups.
There are different levels of criminality. And some very serious criminals are never caught and arrested. If someone's inner brat is out of control, trust me, they are engaged in criminal behavior.
I would recommend this book to anyone working with criminal thinking on any level.
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