The Healing Anxiety Workbook
A Guide to Calm Worry and Intrusive Thoughts at the Root
by Sheryl Lisa Finn, MA; Sheryl Paul
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Pub Date Mar 18 2025 | Archive Date Apr 18 2025
Sounds True Publishing | Sounds True
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Description
Find relief from worry, fear, perfectionism, and intrusive thoughts through working with your mind, body, and spirit.
“An exceptional guide for anyone struggling with anxiety. This workbook doesn’t just offer symptom relief—it encourages deep, transformative growth.” —Barry McDonagh, author of Dare
Anxiety doesn’t just live in your head―it impacts your whole system. To find long-lasting relief, we need to work holistically, which means not only working with our mind but also with our body, heart, spirit, and relationships. The Healing Anxiety Workbook offers a practical invitation to do just this.
“Anxiety is a messenger signaling that there are places within that need our attention,” writes Sheryl Lisa Finn. “When we feel bone-and-soul safe—the type of safety that cannot be taken away—intrusive thoughts, obsessions, anxiety, worry, and compulsions quiet down, even when life feels uncertain.” This workbook helps identify the places that need attention and treat them with tenderness and care, helping you to:
• Recognize the roots of your anxiety—and cultivate deep inner safety even amid uncertainty
• Develop stronger self-trust and trust in life
• Take action to create more well-being in your life—you don’t have to stay stuck
• Soothe your body, which carries anxiety in tight muscles, a clenched jaw, or a pounding heart
• Calm the racing thoughts in your mind
• Build connection with yourself, others, and our world
Practices include writing reflections, movement, guided meditations (available as bonus audios), creating your own rituals, working with your lineage and ancestors, and more.
Finn is beloved for her work supporting people through anxiety of all kinds―including relationships, work, life transitions, and more. This workbook, part of the Sounds True Inner Workbooks series, shares the kind of practices and exercises her clients and followers love, designed to help you connect more deeply with yourself, develop a lasting sense of trust, and live with more acceptance and well-being.
Advance Praise
“The Healing Anxiety Workbook is an exceptional guide for anyone struggling with anxiety. Its thoughtful exercises and compassionate insights make it more than just a workbook—it’s a true companion on the path to healing. The emphasis on connection, both with oneself and others, creates a powerful foundation for lasting change. This book doesn’t just offer symptom relief—it encourages deep, transformative growth. I highly recommend it to anyone ready to move beyond anxiety and embrace a life of inner peace and connection.” —Barry McDonagh, author of Dare
“The Healing Anxiety Workbook is a masterful blend of soulful wisdom, playfulness, and the soothing essence of mother nature. It offers not only a variety of practical support but also heartfelt insights for anyone navigating their anxiety journey. This workbook serves as a beacon of hope and comfort, providing readers with the tools and encouragement to find peace, joy, and resilience every step of the way.” —Silvy Khoucasian, relationship coach
“If you’re looking for a compassionate guide to navigating anxiety, The Healing Anxiety Workbook by Sheryl Lisa Finn is an essential read. With her gentle approach, Finn offers readers actionable strategies to gain a greater sense of peace and connection. Included is a treasure trove of tools, wisdom, and companionship on the journey to emotional well-being. With its blend of empathy and expertise, it’s a must-have resource for anyone committed to understanding and moving through anxiety.” —Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, coauthor of Desire
“In a world of growing disconnection and anxiety, Sheryl Lisa Finn provides ideas for reconnecting with oneself, family, society, and nature. Her book offers something new in the world of anxiety workbooks. Finn’s approach is practical while also respecting the deeper aspects of ourselves and the larger world we inhabit.” —Stuart Ralph, psychotherapist and host of The OCD Stories podcast
“What a gift! Opening Sheryl Lisa Finn's exquisite new book, I immediately felt seen, loved, challenged, and comforted all at once. At its center stands the transcultural Tree of Life, whose compassionate presence grounds a vulnerable, authentic (and joyful!) exploration of self, others, and the unseen. Through Finn's beautiful inquiries and exercises, we learn to shelter in the roots and branches of our own wise self—the source of true and lasting calm.” —Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author of Rooted
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781649633675 |
PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 224 |
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Featured Reviews
Interesting workbook, with clear exercises and overall good explanations about anxiety and how it works and hinders a life. A little too spiritual for me, but I have a grudge against the spiritual tendency we see everywhere, due to my personal experiene with spiritual people. I don't think it will be helpful for people who have done a lot of research on the subject, you can find the majority of the tools on the internet, but the book might be useful for the persons seeking a quite complete guide to help them in their journey with anxiety.
*The Healing Anxiety Workbook* by Sheryl Lisa Finn provides a holistic approach to managing anxiety, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit together. Unlike resources that emphasize cognitive techniques, this workbook introduces a wider range of practices, including writing reflections, movement, guided meditations, and rituals. Finn encourages readers to see anxiety as a “messenger,” guiding them to listen to underlying patterns contributing to their anxiety.
As someone with a psychology degree, I found the spiritual elements, like ancestor work and ritual, somewhat excessive, which may not suit readers seeking a more straightforward, evidence-based approach. For individuals familiar with anxiety management techniques, many tools here might feel familiar, as they’re available online. Still, Finn’s blend of practical exercises and compassionate tone may offer unique insights for those open to a mind-body-spirit approach, making it valuable for readers looking for a gentle, reflective guide on their journey with anxiety.
This was very interesting and, as an anxiety sufferer, I found lots of useful advice! It was written plainly and I found it easy to understand. I will be advising my students to read this!
The Healing Anxiety Workbook is a heartfelt and practical guide to addressing the root causes of anxiety through the power of connection. Using the holistic Tree of Life framework, it helps readers reconnect with themselves, their communities, and the unseen world of creativity and spirituality. Through engaging exercises, reflective journaling prompts, and mindfulness practices, this workbook empowers you to quiet intrusive thoughts, transform worry, and create a sense of safety within. By focusing on attachment, compassion, and reconnection, it offers a fresh approach to healing anxiety that goes beyond symptom relief to address deeper needs. Perfect for anyone seeking lasting change, this workbook blends psychology, personal insight, and actionable tools to help you move through fear and into a life of greater ease. Whether you’re new to managing anxiety or looking to deepen your practice, this is a guide that meets you where you are and encourages you to grow. Dive in and discover your own pathways to peace, balance, and a more connected life.
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