Pain is often part of living; yet, humans naturally resist pain and – in the process of resisting – create more pain for themselves and those they love. Demonstrating acceptance, in contrast, means approaching the pain of living in a way that gives pain less control, and, therefore, less ability to produce suffering. Acceptance lessens our struggle with pain and increases our ability to live fully. Acceptance helps us become okay – even when we really, really aren’t okay. While many self-help books emphasize the importance of acceptance, how is it developed? Psychotherapist and neuropsychologist, Bryan Bushman provides a step-by-step roadmap for anyone interested in learning how to transcend emotional or physical pain. Combining the best of both eastern- and western-religious insights with the latest neuropsychological research, Dr. Bushman provides several, easy-to-remember steps that summarize a vast amount of information so people can live richer, more-balanced lives. Universal in its application, there is something here for everyone. Whether you’re experience chronic physical illness, ongoing depression, severe anxiety, relationship problems, or addictive behaviors, your pain doesn’t have to define you. Using playful humor and powerful case examples, Becoming Okay (When You’re Not Okay) provides readers with scientifically-grounded, yet soul-expanding, exercises and insights that allow them to build a life of vitality and action – even while experiencing some of life’s greatest trials.

Bryan Bushman received his PhD in Clinical Psychology. He completed advanced and post-doctoral training in pain management, neuropsychological assessment, and anxiety/ trauma. Dr. Bushman has published in peer-reviewed, scientific journals. He has worked for the last decade as a psychotherapist and neuropsychologist at McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.