LASTING Transformation takes you on a journey to experience the process of transformation, which can result in powerful, positive change. Life's journey provides us with many opportunities for self-knowledge, self-love, and deep personal transformation. The road map outlined in LASTING Transformation gives specific guidance for this journey. It offers important insights and effective strategies for developing a strong self, fulfilling relationships, and deep soul-wisdom. Dr. Abby Rosen shares the experience of her thirty-nine-year pilgrimage integrating psychotherapy and spirituality. Each chapter includes real client experiences that show the process of behavioral change and lasting transformation, humorous cartoons, and practical exercises that together provide a road map to help you navigate the sacred journey of your life. Hal Stone, PhD, of blessed memory, and Sidra Stone, PhD "We have known Abby Rosen for a very long time. She brings to the transformational table a long and varied life. She has been, from early in life, a woman of spirit — always searching for the deeper meaning, the higher intelligence, and finding ways to access this other dimension of consciousness. She is also a senior Voice Dialogue teacher and facilitator, and this has provided an important contribution to the development of her overall philosophy of life and healing, and her approach to the transformational process." Sarah Yehudit Schneider "Abby Rosen, a master of her trade, shares her secrets freely with the world in LASTING Transformation. This book is a holy offering; the fruit of a life dedicated to helping people heal their soul-wounds, find their joy, live in their truth, and deepen their connection with the Divine source of all. Abby draws wisdom from all the stepping-stones along her journey and weaves it into a practical guide for self-improvement that bears the mark of a true master - it is gentle, yet deep, modest yet profound." Rabbi David Cooper (I don't suppose you can get this one as he has passed?) "In her book, LASTING Transformation, Abby Rosen offers a delightful, well-structured methodology to actually guide the reader through the crucial steps of self-realization. Dr. Rosen is a dedicated spiritual explorer, a highly skilled therapist, and a talented healer who has given over the wisdom and compassion of a lifetime of personal practice. I strongly recommend this book for those who seek to open their hearts and souls to their true potential." Joan Borysenko, PhD "Abby Rosen is a master therapist and spiritual teacher. Her accessible and inspiring guide to lasting transformation is a gift for every person who thirsts for the full expression of psyche and spirit in their life." Bernie Siegel, MD "Those who have been wounded by their childhood experience develop a personality that is fearful and self-destructive... Read on and learn how to transform yourself." Stanislav Grof, MD "Abby Rosen brought into her book experiences from decades of psychotherapeutic work with clients and from her years of spiritual practice. Written in a clear, easily understandable style and strewn with humorous cartoons, LASTING Transformation is a manual that will guide its readers through the challenges of everyday life, as well as the ups and downs of the spiritual journey." Sharon Salzberg "This book is written from the heart. Abby Rosen's practical exercises and information give the reader many helpful tools to encourage and support change." Sam Keen "Both a visionary guide to the whole-some life and a step-by-step map of how to get there." LASTING Transformation A Guide to Navigating Life's Journey By ABBY ROSEN Balboa Press Copyright © 2010 Abby Rosen All right reserved. ISBN: 978-1-4525-0006-5 Contents Foreword.......................................................................................ixIntroduction: An Overview of the Road Map......................................................xi1. Uncovering the Cover-up.....................................................................3In Practice: Getting to Know Your Cover-ups....................................................192. Transforming Soul Holes into Whole Souls....................................................25In Practice: Transforming Soul Holes into Whole Souls..........................................353. Our Vulnerability Is Our Strength...........................................................37In Practice: The "Checking-In" Process.........................................................484. Vulnerability Is the Key to Intimacy........................................................51In Practice: Using the Formula for Conscious Communication.....................................635. For Men, Mainly.............................................................................65In Practice: Learning to Recognize Anxiety.....................................................786. The Higher Purpos