Title: Defeating Depression: The Calm and Sense Way to Find Happiness and Satisfaction
Author: Leo J. Battenhausen
Publisher: New Horizon Press
ISBN: 978-0882823249
Pages: 227, Paperback/Kindle
Genre: Self-Improvement
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent, Pacific Book Review
Book Review
The pursuit of happiness is a challenging, but worthwhile journey. That’s the empowering message of Leo Battenhausen’s self-help book, Defeating Depression: The Calm and Sense Way to Find Happiness and Satisfaction. The addiction counselor and relationship specialist gives practical advice to help anyone overcome depression.Battenhausen keys to battling depression are simple, yet powerful, for any reader struggling with emotional issues. Depression is a complex issue that requires not only pharmaceutical intervention, but a simple change in thought patterns as well. He says that calm and sense are important to fight depression. He advises that people remain calm by controlling their reactions to unfortunate situations. Battenhausen also tells readers to approach challenges with sense, a logical approach to solving emotional problems with relationships with other people and themselves.
The author admonishes readers to live in the present, have positive self-talk, and take responsibility for their lives without blaming others. Battenhausen also has memorable acronyms to help readers throughout the book, like how to FAIL ( Find Another Important Lesson) and feel SAFE ( Secure and Feeling Empowered). Defeating Depression also has specific tips for men, women, and families to defeat depression and have more peace in their lives. The chapters offer individual advice on how to battle different emotional problems related to depression that arise in everyday life.
Battenhausen’s realistic counseling is given more credence with real-life examples of his clients that have been helped by his advice. His examples of famous people who had calm and sense, like Albert Einstein, augment the book’s message about the true meaning of happiness. He challenges the common assumption that money and status alone create happiness. The text would be perfect for readers making New Year’s resolutions to stop negative behaviors and actions. Defeating Depression is a great beginning text for any reader wanting to overcome addictions or just looking for self-improvement in their lives.
Battenhausen’s book would make a welcome addition to psychology classes or any self-help book collection. Fans of Oprah’s favorite self-help authors like Iyanla Vanzant or Dr. Phil will enjoy this book. The combination of his no-nonsense advice with his concrete steps for action make Defeating Depression a self-help book that make readers not only feel better, but take control of their lives. Leo Battenhausen is a counselor that gives advice that readers should listen to and seek out for help in their lives through this text. Defeating Depression is a self-help book that guides readers on a rewarding journey to become their best selves.
