The Avoider. The Deflector. The Self-Blamer. The Aggressor. Recognize someone you know? Or yourself? Counselor Russell Willingham identifies the relational masks that obstruct us from relating freely to other people and to God. Drawing on a wealth of practical experience and biblical insight, he diagnoses the destructive ways that we respond to others and shows how underlying false beliefs govern our thinking and actions. He also shows how each mask can be subverted from within and turned inside out to help us move toward healthy relationships. Each chapter includes tools and questions for discussion and application. Discover how to relate to others with the honesty and authenticity God intended - and find the relational freedom and satisfaction you've been yearning for.

Relational Mask: Removing The Barriers That Keep Us Apart (16pt Large Print Edition)

Self-Help

Willingham, Russell

Relationships

ReadHowYouWant

Our world is awash in sex. We are bombarded with it everywhere we turn--TV, newspapers and magazines, music, movies and the Internet. When this ever-present temptation mixes with human weaknesses and unmet needs, many get pulled into addiction to sexually sinful behavior. They may detest their own habits, but they can't seem to break free. Is there any hope? Russell Willingham speaks from his own experience and that of the many he has counseled. His answer? "Yes! There is hope. Jesus offers forgiveness and healing." True stories show how the principles in this book can be put into action. The essentials are spelled out in practical steps that can help people begin to break free. Willingham deals with such issues as 
<ul>
<li>what all addicts have in common</li>
<li>the hunt of the malnourished heart</li>
<li>where to find the courage to face the dark side</li>
<li>wrestling with shame and grace</li>
<li>the healing effect of radical honesty</li>
</ul> This realistic yet hopeful book offers a new way to see the world for every person who wants to understand and break free from sexual addiction.

Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Healing Power of Jesus

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Addiction & Recovery

The Avoider. The Deflector. The Self-Blamer. The Aggressor. Recognize someone you know? Or yourself? We all know people who seem to get stuck in unhealthy patterns of relating to others. Sometimes we're puzzled by a loved one's evasiveness or surprised by a friend's defensive aggression. Occasionally we look in the mirror and see such troubling behaviors in ourselves. All of these are masks that we hide behind, and they prevent us from having authentic relationships with others. Counselor Russell Willingham identifies the relational masks that obstruct us from relating freely to other people and to God. Drawing on a wealth of practical experience and biblical insight, he diagnoses the destructive ways that we respond to others and shows how underlying false beliefs govern our thinking and actions. He also shows how each mask can be subverted from within and turned inside out to help us move toward healthy relationships. Each chapter includes tools and questions for discussion and application. Discover how to relate to others with the honesty and authenticity God intended--and find the relational freedom and satisfaction you’ve been yearning for.

Relational Masks: Removing the Barriers That Keep Us Apart

The gathering storm: The coming showdown between light and darkness and how to prepare for it

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Harbinger Books

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Willingham, Russell. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Willingham, Russell