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The 3 Rs of Growth and Change is a deeply compassionate and research-informed guide designed to support readers navigating life’s many transitions with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Drawing on Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst’s 30+ years of clinical experience serving Maryland and Washington, DC communities, this book artfully blends personal narrative, therapeutic insight, and transformative journaling prompts. It invites readers to engage in meaningful emotional work and personal growth at their own pace.
Whether you are healing from past wounds, seeking deeper self-awareness, or feeling stuck in your current life circumstances, The 3 Rs of Growth and Change offers practical structure, supportive tools, and reflective space to move forward in a grounded and intentional way. The unique 3 Rs framework, Read, Reflect, Respond, guides readers through a gentle yet powerful process that encourages emotional healing and lasting change.
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Each chapter of The 3 Rs of Growth and Change can be approached in any order, allowing readers to choose topics that resonate most in the moment. Over time, engaging with all prompts builds a consistent practice of mindfulness and self-awareness.
Immerse yourself in heartfelt stories and clinical insights drawn from Dr. Gloria’s decades of therapy practice, alongside her own life experiences. These accessible narratives help normalize emotional challenges and inspire hope.
Thoughtfully designed prompts invite you to explore your feelings, beliefs, and relationship patterns. Reflection encourages deeper understanding of yourself and the ways your past shapes your present.
Practical exercises and empowering questions guide you to apply your insights through conscious, intentional actions. This stage supports you in creating meaningful shifts that foster emotional resilience and personal transformation.
The 3 Rs of Growth and Change is perfect for:
- Adults experiencing personal or professional transitions, such as career changes, relationship shifts, or major life events
- Individuals managing anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm who want to build coping skills
- Readers curious about therapy or looking for supplemental mental health support
- Anyone ready to reconnect with their core values, purpose, and inner strength
- People who appreciate a gentle, structured approach to journaling and self-inquiry
This book is an accessible, practical companion for anyone on a journey toward healing and growth, whether you’re new to self-reflection or a seasoned practitioner of mindfulness and emotional wellness.
“Dr. V shares with us her insights on topics from iced tea to art, holidays to hummingbirds, baking to daffodils and invites us to join her in reflection at the same time leaning forward as we write our own thoughts. A very accessible book benefitting individuals and groups. And who knows, maybe even sparking conversation for family conversations!”
“Gloria Vanderhorst drops pearls of wisdom with simply-written stories, just a page or so, that invite the reader to relax and reflect. Don’t let her Ph.D fool you– there’s nothing too heady or academic to the questions she evokes. Her insights seem to stem as much from her learnings from others’ stories (through decades of therapy practice) as they are from her own life. I like to pick it up from beside my bed (and put down my phone!), open to a random page and just chill with it before falling asleep. I highly recommend this!”
“The stories in The 3 Rs of Growth and Change were engaging, and even when I took a break for a while, it was easy to pick it back up and continue at my own pace. The journaling prompts are thoughtful and have made me more reflective about my own journey. It’s my goal to get through all the prompts this year, and I’m excited to see the growth that will come from it. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for something meaningful and easy to dive into whenever you have time.”
“A guided journal that makes you think and explore with interesting stories and prompts. Unlike a blank journal or a self-help book this is an interactive two-way street that helps you go deeper and have a little fun along the way!”
The 3 Rs of Growth and Change is available now on Amazon. Start your transformative journey toward emotional healing, resilience, and self-discovery today.
Book Details
- Publisher: Total Publishing
- Publication Date: March 3, 2025
- Language: English
- Print Length: 172 pages
- Reading Age: 16+ years
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