Author Talk: Life Skills for a Broken World with Ahona Guha

How can I manage heartbreak? How do I cope with death? How can I learn to tolerate anxiety and hold hope?

Combining techniques from a range of therapeutic modalities, Dr Ahona Guha demonstrates how we can build a range of essential psychological skills, and apply them to live a more tranquil and joyful life.

Life Skills for a Broken World is a breath of fresh air, cutting through the confusion to provide solid, practical, and evidence-based answers to existential questions, big and small. Don't miss this chance to hear from this stunning local author! We hope to see you there.

About Ahona Guha:

Dr. Ahona Guha is a clinical and forensic psychologist. Her first book, Reclaim: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse, was published by Scribe Publications in 2023. She works with victims of abuse and trauma, and clients with a range of other difficulties — such as anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burn-out, and relationship problems. She also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others. She writes widely for the media on matters related to physical and mental health, social justice, and equity. Her work has appeared in The Age, The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Breathe Magazine, SBS, and ABC. You can find out more about her work at www.ahonaguha.com

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