stress and distress in your life.

your thinking styles such as "black and white thinking"; should

messages such as "I should do everything perfectly"; self-defeating

core beliefs such as "I am a victim of life's circumstances"; and

defense mechanisms such as denial and rationalization.

identify your troublesome cognitions and Buttons.

determine which of the six motivational states is associated with

your Buttons that get pushed.

you are spending the most time in with the Centers of

Consciousness Rating Scale (CCRS) in the Motivational States

Inventory.

anytime and anywhere you have a Button pushed which causes

emotional distress.

compassionate.

and spiritual growth.

Early Acclaim for The Button Therapy Book

Improve Your Quality of Life and Parenting Skills

The Button Therapy Book has made an incredible difference in my attitude and my life. I am able to relax more and don't get as uptight or angry as I used to. I have always been a person who had my "Buttons pushed" fairly easily and now I understand how to identify my Buttons, address them in a calm and loving way and most importantly, get rid of them. I've also been able to take the information given in the book and pass it on to my children to help them overcome their "Buttons." Dr. Goodwin gives the reader all the tools they need to live happier, healthier lives, starting immediately! I highly recommend this book, it is a must for any person who is interested in improving his or her quality of life and getting rid of those buttons!

Jodie Wilkerson from Greenville, NC

Get Ready to Unbutton and Be Free!

Button Therapy, a 'MUST HAVE' for any mental health professional and/or the lay person. I have found many insights in this book and I have recommended it to just about everyone I know. I think that Dr. Goodwin has hit the 'button on the head', and has loosened it's thread with his insightful, caring explanation of our 'Buttons' and how to deal with them. I find myself referring to it regularly in my business. Thanks Lloyd, I am happier, my clients are happier and we all understand others and ourselves better now that we have read your book. We will all be looking forward to your next work!

Suzanne Osborne, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Criminal Profiler, Counselor from North Myrtle Beach, SC

A Model for Personal and Spiritual Growth

The Button Therapy Book is a creative synthesis of Eastern and Western models for personal and spiritual growth. An incredible compilation and synthesis of psychological self-help techniques. You would have to read 10 books to get the information and number of self-help techniques presented in this book. I've personally benefited from applying this practical six-step self-help model to some of my Buttons. The chapter titled "30 Seeds for Your Mind's Garden" is...