Toxic positivity : keeping it real in a world obsessed with being happy

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"Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive - we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. In this refreshingly honest guide, therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth - and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are"--Publisher's description