The Power in the Middle

Most women believe that midlife is the beginning of the end of their lives, but the truth is that midlife can be the beginning of a new and better life if you have the right values and mindset. This book gives midlife women the tools and information they need to refine and redefine their values to live fully in the second half of life.

Elizabeth O'Brien, PhD, LPC-MHSP is UC Foundation Professor and director of the School of Professional Studies in the College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is past president for the Association of Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling, a division of the American Counseling Association, and served as a member of the American Counseling Association's Governing Council. Dr. O'Brien has presented both internationally and nationally on issues related to wellness and beginning counselors, marriage and couples counseling, and spirituality and supervision. Her books, articles, and book chapters relate to the subjects of clinical supervision, wellness, marriage and couples counseling, and spirituality. Dr. O'Brien maintains a small private practice in the Chattanooga area and is co-owner of EB Consulting LLC.

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Feeling Stuck in Midlife Chapter 2: Redefining Wellness Chapter 3: Mental and Emotional Health Chapter 4: Physical Health Chapter 5: Appearance Chapter 6: Intimate Relationships Chapter 7: Social Health Chapter 8: Vocation Chapter 9: Leisure Chapter 10: Belief Systems and Spiritual Health Conclusion References Index About the Author