You Are More Than Your Body: 30+ Evidence-Based Strategies for Living Well with Chronic Illness--By a clinical therapist living with cerebral palsy

Jennifer Caspari, PhD
North Atlantic Books
2025
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

You Are More Than Your Body: Tools to Help You Cope and Thrive with Disability or Chronic Illness

Living with a disability or chronic illness can be exhausting—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This book offers caring, practical support to help you handle daily struggles and feel more in control of your life.

Supportive Skills

  • Learn over 30 tools to manage pain, fatigue, and stress
  • Use real-life stories and exercises to make changes at your own pace
  • Build healthy habits without pressure or shame

Feel Better Inside and Out

  • Understand and accept your thoughts and feelings
  • Practice mindfulness and self-compassion
  • Focus on what matters most to you

This book helps you feel seen, supported, and capable. You may not be able to change your body—but you can change how you care for yourself and shape a life that feels meaningful.