BURIED ALIVE

Four ways

To free yourself from the dirt

In the book Buried Alive, the author tells of the near-death experience of his father, who almost dies during an expedition to dig up Native American artifacts. The perspectives from all three men involved in the event are examined. Four self-help strategies are linked in practical ways to the scary event that happened on February 12th, 2000, in a rural area of Tennessee.

Through the immersive and daunting story of the near-fatal accident, the author shows how challenging circumstances can shed light on strategies for dealing with life’s challenges. Through an intense story about survival and recovery, you’ll gain practical suggestions that will help you find increased awareness, fortitude, and direction.

The sections discussed in the book are as follows:

1. How to find balance in particular areas, which includes perfectionism, spirituality, toxicity, vulnerability, expectations, self-care, emotions, planning, open-mindedness, comparisons, and trauma.

2. The CIA acronym for personal growth: curiosity, introspection, and agency. The four principles of agency and entropy are described and explained. The importance of understanding how entropy applies to self-development.

3. Learning the different ways of connecting with yourself, others, and a local community. The blocks to connection are explored.

4. The power of the “W” word when it comes to life fulfillment, direction, and taking action.

Each chapter applies the self-help content to the true story being told in a documentary fashion. For each self-help component, practical strategies and techniques are given to the reader. The concluding chapter integrates all the content with practical, real-life scenarios.

Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt: Fisher, Eric: 9781738196227: Books – Amazon.ca

More from Eric Fisher:

Addiction has been given various explanations – some regard it as a choice, a habit, a disease, a moral failure, brought on by traumatic experiences, or a combination.

The Martial Art of Recovery offers a unique metaphorical approach to treating addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Techniques and concepts from American Kenpo, a martial arts style, intersect holistically with mental health and addiction treatment.

Striking self-sabotage begins with a single move.

The following is a summary of the book’s contents:

1. Sixty-six American Kenpo martial arts techniques translated for addiction treatment.
2. Ninety-eight martial arts terms have been translated and presented with practical examples to aid in addiction recovery.
3. Techniques from the American Kenpo martial arts style are translated into coping skills and strategies for anxiety, depression, and trauma.
4. A section that provides information, examples, and techniques related to the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains that play a role in the recovery process.
5. The “Five Swords” for addiction treatment and mental health.
6. How to view the addiction as “The Opponent.”
7. How to practically apply martial arts techniques and concepts in daily life.

About Eric Fisher

Canadian transplant. Southern US born. Eric Fisher is a Canadian Certified Counsellor residing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally from Tennessee, he has over 15 years of experience working outpatient and inpatient treatment settings in the US and Canada. He has two books published at this time: The Martial Art of Recovery: Self-Mastery Practices to Subdue Addiction and Achieve Mental Wellness, and Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt. 

Eric is a master practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), both of which are evidence-based treatments for trauma. Eric’s private practice, Recovery Arts Counselling, serves individuals, couples, and families both locally and remotely. He also serves as an associate for local clinics in the surrounding area. In the past, Eric has supervised master’s-level graduate students and counsellors early in their careers. 

He has won multiple awards for screenwriting: “The Departure” – official finalist in biographical/historical genre – 2014 Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest. “Only 16 Miles” – Finalist – 2014 Horror Screenplay Contest. Universal Escapade (Finalist – Top 25) – We Screenplay International Screenplay Competition. “Hipster Z” (co-written) – best feature screenplay – 2017 Action On Film International Film Festival. “Hipster Z” – Best horror/comedy Screenplay – 2017 International Horror Hotel Film Fest.

Additionally, Eric has a black belt in two martial arts styles: American Kenpo and Wadō-ryū. One interesting thing about Eric is that he had the opportunity to be an intern with the FBI — twice. Eric enjoys hiking and riding his bike outdoors, music concerts, tasting new food dishes, travelling near and far, and meeting people

To request additional review copies or an interview with Eric Fisher, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com | 403.464.6925.

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