A Roadmap to Emotional Resilience

With over 20 years experience in the well-being and psychology sector, Melanie has worked in various capacities, from social work and therapy to managing social services and running a well-being studio. Her passion for delivering high-quality, individualised therapy led her to establish Time and Space Therapy and Consulting in 2021, specialising in trauma, emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and eye‐movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR).

Melanie’s career journey, combined with her personal experiences and the demands of a growing family, inspired her to find creative ways to share her therapeutic skills. This inspiration culminated in the creation of her book.

In ‘What the F*ck is Wrong with Me?: The Self- Therapy Handbook,’ Melanie addresses the pervasive question many of us face amidst life's pressures. Rather than seeing this question as a declaration of defeat, Melanie reframes it as a doorway to understanding, growth, and ultimately self-love.

Through candid anecdotes, practical exercises, and insightful reflections, Melanie offers a roadmap for exploring the human mind. Her relatable and humorous tone makes complex psychological concepts accessible, empowering readers to expand their ‘Window of Tolerance,’ a psychological framework that helps navigate the ebb and flow of emotional states, and embrace the full spectrum of human experience.

Drawing upon principles from psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, the book guides readers to understand their ‘Window of Tolerance’ to assess and address stressors, recognise signs of imbalance, and develop strategies for returning to a state of balance.

It focuses on building resilience, changing undesirable behaviours, cultivating healthy habits, and decluttering emotional burdens to allow more capacity for love and joy. These skills not only enhance self-management but also improve understanding of others, making it a vital tool for fostering healthier relationships.

“My aim in creating this resource is to promote self-efficacy and to equip generations of self-healers with the tools needed,” says Melanie. She believes a life of balance, connection, self-love, and at least some level of inner peace, isn’t too much to ask for. ‘What the F*ck is Wrong with Me?’ is available now on Amazon and Kobo.

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