The 5 “As”: Acceptance, Affection, Appreciation, Approval, and Attention

About the Book

This book explores what emotional needs are and what it means to be and feel loved and valued by the significant people in our lives. It takes a close-up look at being accepted and appreciated by others and the quality of our emotional bonds and connectedness to others as well as the impact of these bonds on one's self-esteem. Also discussed are the emotional relationships between spouses/partners and between parents and children. This book is an honest, straightforward discussion about our journey to emotional fulfillment.

About the Author

Dyan Yacovelli, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California. She is a member of the medical staff at a state hospital in southern California. She also has a private practice in Claremont, California. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Rutgers University, New Jersey and Chapman University, California. She obtained her doctor of psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Yacovelli is an east-coast transplant and likes the milder climate of the west coast, enjoying many outdoor activities such as running, swimming, and gardening.