We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure, guilt, rejection and loss are as much a part of life as the occasional scraped elbow. But while we typically bandage a cut or ice a sprained ankle, our first aid kit for emotional injuries is not just understocked - it''s nonexistent.Fortunately, there is such a thing as mental first aid for battered emotions. Drawing on the latest scientific research and using actual examples, practicing psychologist, Guy Winch, offers specific step-by-step treatments that are fast, simple and effective. Prescriptive and unique, EMOTIONAL FIRST AID is essential reading for anyone looking to become more resilient, build self-esteem and let go of the hurts and hang-ups that are holding them back.