{"product_id":"lonely-af-a-therapists-no-bs-guide-to-feeling-less-alone-paperback-softback-9781394345564","title":"Lonely AF; A Therapist's No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394345564","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Therapist's No-BS Guide to Feeling Less Alone\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A line from Sylvia’s book stopped me in my tracks: ‘Healing is the chance to learn a new way of being.’ That one sentence captures the entire essence of her work—a powerful invitation to explore new ways of living and growing that you may not have imagined before. I’ve personally started weaving ‘SMOJE’ (Small Moments of Joy Expressed) into my own life, and it’s been transformative. Sylvia has a gift for putting words to the human experience with such clarity and compassion. This book isn’t just a great read—it’s a gentle guide from an extraordinary clinician.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Eli Weinstein\u003c\/b\u003e, LCSW, author of \u003ci\u003eFrom I Do to We Do\u003c\/i\u003e and host of \u003ci\u003eThe Dude Therapist\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e is an honest, insightful, and deeply human exploration of one of the most universal, yet least talked about experiences we face. Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski offers a compassionate and research-based guide to understanding loneliness, helping readers feel seen, supported, and empowered to reconnect with themselves and others. This book is a powerful reminder that we’re never as alone as we think.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rachel L. Goldman\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Life Happens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e is the book we’ve been waiting for—a deeply compassionate and refreshingly direct guide to transforming the ache of loneliness into a pathway toward healing and authentic connection. Dr. Kalicinski weaves clinical insight with human warmth, offering readers both understanding and practical tools for building a life that feels grounded, connected, and whole.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jessica Baum\u003c\/b\u003e, LMHC, author of \u003ci\u003eAnxiously Attached\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSAFE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Dr. Sylvia writes and serves others with a rare honesty and compassion that makes you feel truly seen. I am deeply honored to have my journey featured in \u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e. Dr. Sylvia has been both my therapist and a lifeline through the darkest chapter of my life. Her HEART method helped me honor my grief, reconnect with myself, and slowly rediscover light in the midst of loss and darkness. This book is raw, real, and filled with hope—a powerful reminder that even in our loneliest moments, healing is possible when we allow ourselves to be seen and held by others. Community is the key—the bridge that helps us cross from grief to living again.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bridget Hillsberg\u003c\/b\u003e, Co-Founder of @speechsisters and @thegriefbridge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e is a mirror held up to the quiet conversations we have with ourselves when no one’s watching. This isn’t just a book about loneliness; it’s a reclamation of self-connection, a reminder that the voice we use with ourselves is the first relationship we’ll ever have and the most important one we’ll ever tend to.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Vasavi Kumar,\u003c\/b\u003e therapist, coach, and author of \u003ci\u003eSay It Out Loud\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I’ll admit that I had to pause when reading \u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e more than once. Dr. Kalicinski hits a nerve in this book. Luckily, honoring that emotion is the first step to her unique H.E.A.R.T healing method. After I took that pause, I was able to move through the research-backed tools she provides. \u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e does something so important: it makes us all feel seen.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jessica Cruel\u003c\/b\u003e, Editor-in-Chief of \u003ci\u003eAllure\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSELF\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply compassionate and clarifying contribution to an experience that reaches into every part of our total health. The book is masterfully written with an intentional and steady flow. Dr. Kalicinski offers gentle, honest language for what so many hold inside, including the early childhood experiences and at times emotional neglect that quietly shape how we learn to connect. Her voice guides and inspires us to self reflect, to validate our own stories, and to find hope in healing the invisible wounds we may unknowingly carry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI highly recommend this book for all readers, and I especially encourage healthcare providers to read it as they work to understand client needs through a total health and deeply human perspective. Dr. Kalicinski has created a must read work that deepens empathy, restores hope, and helps us listen more fully to the stories beneath the symptoms.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mary Elaine Jaramillo Mangia, \u003c\/b\u003eLMHC\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eOutpatient Behavioral Health Clinical Director and community advocate for total health and wellness\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates the quiet ache that settles into the body when our early worlds teach us to turn away from ourselves. Sylvia writes with the rare ability to hold both the neurobiology of adaptation and the poetry of human longing. This book is a stunning invitation back to connection—slowly, gently, cell by cell.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Bridger Dale Falkenstien\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, LPC, chief developer of Somatic Integration and Processing and host of the \u003ci\u003eNotice That\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSylvia Kalicinski (Author), Gina Moffa (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394345564, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15 x 2 cm, 0.386 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou're not alone in feeling lonely—learn to break the cycle of disconnection and build meaningful relationships with yourself and others.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e is about understanding why so many of us struggle with feeling alone—and what we can do about it. In this book, trauma-informed therapist Dr. Sylvia Kalicinski dives into the real and raw feelings of loneliness that she knows all too well. As a first-generation American born to Polish immigrant parents, she experienced emotional loneliness early in life. Her mother passed away when she was just two years old. By high school, she was living alone while her father, who struggled with alcohol, worked overseas. Years later, she would face a new kind of loneliness in adulthood, navigating the storm of postpartum rage after the birth of her son.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese lived experiences, combined with years of clinical expertise, shaped her no-fluff, deeply compassionate approach to emotional healing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Dr. Kalicinski's HEART Method, \u003ci\u003eLonely AF\u003c\/i\u003e will help you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreak the cycle of emotional disconnection and create meaningful, secure relationships with others—and yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn practical tools to create authentic connections and heal from past emotional pain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRedefine your identity by separating from old narratives and embracing personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeel supported and less alone with heartfelt reflections from Dr. Kalicinski's personal journey and client case studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith warmth and wisdom, Dr. Kalicinski offers a path forward to emotional healing—one that helps you confront loneliness without shame and build the authentic relationships you deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword for Lonely AF by Gina Moffa xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Note: the Lonely AF Manifesto xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Your Loneliness Is Speaking— Are You Listening? xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Honor Your Emotions 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Loneliness Hurts 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 We’re Not Hard-wired to Be Alone 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Explore Your Family Patterns 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Lonely in Your Own Family 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 the Ache of What You Never Got 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Inheriting More Than Eye Color 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 the Drama Triangle 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Acknowledge Your Pain Points 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Healing Your Inner Child 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Addicted to Stress 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Comparison Is a Thief—and a Liar 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Reclaiming Your True Self 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Rewrite Your Narrative 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Your Brain Is Trying to Help (but It’s Freaking Out) 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Your Inner Voice Needs a Reboot 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Saying the Hard Stuff Out Loud 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Shame, Blame, and the Words That Disconnect US 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Turn Within and Build Your Toolbox for Healing 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Building Your People Puzzle 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Coming Home to Yourself 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Building Your Mental Health Toolbox 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 305\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453415354648,"sku":"9781394345564","price":12.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394345564.jpg?v=1785284158","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/lonely-af-a-therapists-no-bs-guide-to-feeling-less-alone-paperback-softback-9781394345564","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}