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The Garden Within: Where the War with Your Emotions Ends and Your Most Powerful Life Begins Hardcover – September 19, 2023

by Dr. Anita Phillips (Author), Sarah Jakes Roberts (Foreword)
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Too often we’ve been taught to view our emotions with suspicion, seeing them as something to be suppressed, managed, or mastered. This isn’t true. Emotions are not your enemy. Internal war is not your destiny. You were created to flourish.

In this game-changing book, trauma therapist and mental health expert Dr. Anita Phillips reveals how embracing emotion is the key to living your most powerful life. Just as gardens thrive in good ground, the abundant life you’ve been seeking can only be grown in the soil of your heart.

Blending faith, the latest discoveries in neurobiology, and her own research and work as a licensed therapist, Dr. Anita shows you how to cultivate a state of emotional well-being that can:

  • strengthen your body and reverse the effects of trauma,
  • calm anxiety and renew your mind, and
  • unleash a new level of spiritual power in your life.

This book will equip you with the tools you need to nurture a part of yourself that has been misunderstood for too long — your heart — setting you free to live just as the Creator intended.

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Dr. Anita Phillips, LCSW-C is a trauma therapist, life coach, and minister. Widely recognized as a thought leader at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture, Dr. Anita holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Regent University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a dynamic speaker and podcast host who adores her family and friends, a good pint of ice cream, and sitting by the ocean.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (September 19, 2023)
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Dr. Anita Phillips, LCSW-C is a trauma therapist, life coach, spiritual teacher, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Garden Within. Widely recognized as a thought leader at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture, Dr. Anita’s mental health advocacy work has reached hundreds of thousands and her podcast, In the Light with Dr. Anita, is transforming lives around the globe. Her dynamic voice has been heard from some of the largest faith platforms in the world. As a media personality she has been trusted by the likes of Tamron Hall, The Talk, Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, Red Table Talk, and the Today Show.

Dr. Anita holds degrees from the University of Maryland and the Regent University School of Psychology & Counseling and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She also serves as a fellow in Dr. John Townsend’s Institute for Leadership & Counseling at Concordia University. In her downtime, this New Jersey native adores time with her family and friends, a good pint of ice cream, and sitting by the ocean.

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Anything written by Dr. Anita Williams, trust me it’s gonna be good. Good is an understatement. Everything she produces is excellent. This book is relatable, easy to read, insightful and empowering. Definitely a must have for any library even if you’re not a person of faith.
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an important read! Especially for healing your inner child!
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I truly enjoyed this book because it was so informative, yet written in a language that was easily digestible. In saying that, it was not a quick read for me because it required facing some emotions that I may usually repress, and really sitting with myself, validating my feelings, connecting them biblically, and longing for healing.
I loved learning the importance of prioritizing the small habits that help heal your vagus nerve! The simple acts of getting enough sleep, spending time outside, little things that seem trivial, yet make a huge impact.

Thank you, Dr. Anita, for this book!
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Christine A. George
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Anything written by Dr. Anita Williams, trust me it’s gonna be good. Good is an understatement. Everything she produces is excellent. This book is relatable, easy to read, insightful and empowering. Definitely a must have for any library even if you’re not a person of faith.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Garden Within
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
Anything written by Dr. Anita Williams, trust me it’s gonna be good. Good is an understatement. Everything she produces is excellent. This book is relatable, easy to read, insightful and empowering. Definitely a must have for any library even if you’re not a person of faith.
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Ruth Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has been a blessing to read. I have truly been enlighten and empowered . Thank you! Anita
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
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I enjoyed the entire book, and to share my experience with anyone who wants to see from a different perspective of the spiritual man growth as a plant and the way it grows when it is properly nourish. I would recomend this book to everyone who desire a faith increase. I gave a rating I feel was very deserving. Thank! Dr. Anita Phillips
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Crystal Crittenden
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book especially for an analytical mind
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This book offers a unique perspective and understanding of Gods plans and design. It has been such a good reminder that there are no accidents in the kingdom of God. Everything is intentional and all that is done can be used to glorify God! Even the messy things that sometimes we stray away from! But God doesn’t! He embraces them and no matter what-the only mistake we can truly ever make is not allowing him in those messy places of our hearts and lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book especially for an analytical mind
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
This book offers a unique perspective and understanding of Gods plans and design. It has been such a good reminder that there are no accidents in the kingdom of God. Everything is intentional and all that is done can be used to glorify God! Even the messy things that sometimes we stray away from! But God doesn’t! He embraces them and no matter what-the only mistake we can truly ever make is not allowing him in those messy places of our hearts and lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
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The Garden Within will teach you so much about the connection between your heart and The Garden. It is Biblical, scientific, and practical.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace, Don't Repress
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In "The Garden of Emotions," Dr. Anita Phillips challenges the prevailing notion that emotions are adversaries to be managed or conquered. Instead, she invites readers to embrace their emotions as vital components of living a fulfilled and powerful life. Through a blend of faith, neuroscience, and therapeutic insights, Dr. Phillips illuminates a path to emotional well-being that is both enlightening and empowering.

At the heart of Dr. Phillips' message is the profound idea that emotional health is foundational to overall well-being. Drawing on her expertise as a trauma therapist and mental health expert, she guides readers on a journey to cultivate emotional resilience and vitality. By nurturing the soil of their hearts, readers can unlock a cascade of benefits, from healing the body and reversing the effects of trauma to calming anxiety and revitalizing the mind.

What sets "The Garden of Emotions" apart is its holistic approach, which integrates scientific research with spiritual wisdom. Dr. Phillips seamlessly weaves together insights from neurobiology with principles of faith, offering readers a comprehensive toolkit for personal transformation. Through practical exercises and actionable advice, she empowers readers to unleash their inner strength and tap into a deeper level of spiritual power.

Ultimately, "The Garden of Emotions" is a beacon of hope for those who have long struggled to navigate their emotional landscape. Dr. Phillips' compassionate guidance invites readers to embrace their emotions as allies on the path to wholeness and fulfillment. By tending to the garden of their hearts, readers can cultivate a life that aligns with their truest selves and honors the Creator's intention for abundant living.

In conclusion, "The Garden of Emotions" is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on emotional well-being. Dr. Anita Phillips' insights are both enlightening and empowering, providing readers with the tools they need to flourish in every aspect of their lives.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A quick uplifting read
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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I liked how Dr. Anita shows us the connection between how God created us and how he created plants. Its so important to heal our minds as well as our body and spirit and Dr. Anita explains why.
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Damali Mckoy
5.0 out of 5 stars God’s Love revealed through Dr. Anita
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024
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Dr. Anita completely changed my relationship with me and myself or me with myself, which then led to changing my relationship with my savior and my father, which help me to understand my relationship with the Holy Spirit and if I go into any more details on how this happened, I would be here for days and days. Please get this book. You will not regret it. It will change you for the absolute best for you and everyone else because you are choosing our Heavenly Father and how he relates to you emotionally. Healing all the places you neglected for whatever reason. Dr. Anita takes you on such a beautiful and wonderful adventure to explore emotional spirituality in our Fathers eyes so you can live as freely as He calls you.
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Sylvia Kiptui
5.0 out of 5 stars The book is a blessing.
Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2024
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It's a good book that encourages and gives me deep understanding about myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book restored my value for myself 🥹🙏🏽
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2023
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I didn't know that my emotions were not my enemy. I constantly fought against myself, didn't trust my desires - didn't trust God to truly have mercy on me since I am so imperfect. I studied multiple personality tests and countless sermons, trying to find something that would teach me how to stop being so weak and stop making mistakes... a way to fix myself. But this book!!!! Dr Anita teaches that our feelings are just as valid as hunger pangs, that we are not supposed to be at war with ourselves but we're supposed to cultivate the garden of our hearts. You don't burn a garden down because it's overrun with weeds. This book restored hope, faith and trust in who God has always said He is: kind, compassionate, and trustworthy. And it has freed me from the fear of myself, the fear of punishment. I can't say enough about it. God bless Dr Anita!
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Guerdah Felix
5.0 out of 5 stars Received on time
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
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I enjoy reading the book and doing the exercises in the workbook.
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Bella
5.0 out of 5 stars A gem
Reviewed in Germany on November 30, 2023
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Delivery came as planned, the packaging carefully done. I had to pick it from the post office and sign before getting it so I’m thankful that they take security precautions considering it came from the USA and I’m in Germany.
The cover! That green is absolutely everything. I’ve started wearing green more since I got the book, so, it not only is a Gem when it comes to the content but a fashion statement because of the color. Definitely getting it for all my friends. Thank God that I only have 3 of those 😆
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Angela Petrie
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an important book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 18, 2023
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I’m a counsellor who is also on team with a house of prayer and I work extensively with the body. I’ve used the garden imagery through visualisation and art to explore many of the concepts in this book. It’s like coming home. When someone writes something that captures your work, prayer life and love of the garden it brings explosive joy. I can’t begin to thank you enough. So far I’ve listened to it 3 times on audible and been reading it and making notes. I’ve recommended it to many other counsellors, prayer warriors and clients. A year seems a long time to wait for the workbook. I hope you don’t mind if I run days based on this book in the summer. Gods delight in your discovery is evident. Thank you.
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