As a clinical psychologist, Dr Nicole LePera found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients - and for herself - she began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves. After experiencing the life-changing results herself, she began to share what she'd learned with others - and The Holistic Psychologist was born.
Now Dr LePera is ready to share her much-requested protocol with the world. In How to Do the Work, she offers both a manifesto for self-healing and an essential guide to creating a more vibrant, authentic, and joyful life. Drawing on the latest research from both scientific research and healing modalities, Dr LePera helps us recognise how adverse experiences and trauma in childhood live with us, keeping us stuck engaging in patterns of codependency, emotional immaturity, and trauma bonds. Unless addressed, these self-sabotaging behaviours can quickly become cyclical, leaving people feeling unhappy, unfulfilled, and unwell.
In How to Do the Work, Dr LePera offers readers the support and tools that will allow them to break free from destructive behaviours to reclaim and recreate their lives. Nothing short of a paradigm shift, this is a celebration of empowerment that will forever change the way we approach mental wellness and self-care.
Here are five key lessons from How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr. Nicole LePera:
Awareness is the First Step to Healing: Healing begins with understanding the subconscious patterns and beliefs that drive our behaviors. Becoming aware of these patterns allows us to break free from destructive cycles.
Emotional Regulation is Key: Learning to manage emotions is essential for personal growth. Techniques like mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation can help regulate emotions and reduce the impact of stress.
Self-Healing is Holistic: True healing involves addressing mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Dr. LePera emphasizes the importance of sleep, nutrition, movement, and self-care as part of the healing process.
Reparenting Yourself is Necessary: Many of our emotional wounds stem from unmet needs in childhood. Reparenting involves providing yourself with the love, care, and validation you may not have received, fostering self-compassion and confidence.
Healing is a Lifelong Journey: Personal transformation is not a one-time fix but an ongoing process. Committing to self-awareness, making healthier choices, and being patient with yourself are crucial for sustained growth and healing.
