Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters

Absolutely great read. Just what I needed at this stage of my life. Brilliantly written and has made me look at my life in a totally different way. If you buy one book buy this.

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Highly recommend this book and anything written by Debra Fileta! She is so knowledgeable and professional but also doesn't sound too clinical all the time so her books really inform and make a personal impact! You will only benefit from reading her books and listening to her podcast, "Love and Relationships" is so insightful and educational as well as therapeutic! She ALWAYS directs listeners to seek a licensed professional counselor if they want to learn and deal with their issues on a personal level in every episode. No shame. No judgement. Love her!

This book is like a counseling session in the palm of your hands .

The part I love about this book is that it is practical and real. Debra shares her own journey as well her experience as a counselor. All of us, at different times in our lives, need to take a self-evaluation of how we really are. It doesn't mean that we're crazy or unstable, it means we truly care about ourselves. Self-care is not a bad word or weakness, it's biblical.I needed this real look into my own life and walked through the journaling process choosing to learn and grow. It's worth it, don't skip that part. Thanks Debra!!I have set a reminder in my calendar, for next year, to go through this book again. Because let's be honest, we all need a check in.

I am currently still reading "Are You Really Ok?", & I how love personal & personable Debra's writing is! You can tell she has a heart to help her readers. This doesn't feel like an instruction manual, but it's not just a book on theory or an autobiography either. It's a bit of all these!You can tell she is a licensed practicing counselor, at the start of the book she has create a timeline of your life. This is something she asks of her clients, & is something I'd been requested to do during a past visit to a counselor as well. I found it insightful & was surprised I had never thought of documenting my life on my own like that before!Along the way the author provides studies & scripture to back up what she is saying, uses real life examples, & presents questions & exercises for you to complete as you go. This book isn't just for those in crisis, or for Christians, it's for everybody! Everyone has unaddressed or unresolved things in their life where they'd benefit from guidance & introspection leading to understanding & change, or knows someone they could help with this knowledge. Debra says we should view therapy not as a sick visit to the doctor, but as a routine checkup or a workout at the gym.I look forward to going through the rest of this book, which I do recommend! I expect I'll go through the material multiple times. The audiobook is read by the author as well, & sounds great too.(PS- Don't worry if you missed out on the preorder bonuses, they didn't add any content not already included in the book.) Be sure to check out Debra Fileta's podcast, resource materials, & other books @ her website TrueLoveDates.com