For Immediate Release – Birmingham, MI - ML Publishing today announced the debut of an inaugural publication from local physical therapist Sherry McLaughlin, Lessons from the Couch. Lessons from the Couch offers inspirational life lessons told by women, for women.

Writing from her experiences with a Christian life coach, McLaughlin explores the spiritual journey of self-renewal and life purpose. Lessons from the Couch helps busy, overwhelmed women take a step back and re-examine what is truly important in their lives; often encouraging women to redefine relationships and rearrange priorities. From busy mothers, to overworked professionals, to the general life overachiever, Lessons from the Couch can offer simple, yet effective ideas to promote self-empowerment and spirit rebuilding.

Lessons from the Couch is organized by chapters, each containing a woman’s personal story that will drive home a different aspect of spiritual renewal. Timely advice and anecdotes are provided for each lesson. Chapters are concluded with “Couch Tips,” which can be used as a quick reference guide for the reader. Readers are also encouraged to join McLaughlin’s free, monthly e-mail service which will provide new “Couch Tips” to members on a regular basis. Those interested may sign up at www.MLPublishing.com.

“My experience with a life coach transformed every aspect of my life,” said author Sherry McLaughlin. “I felt others could benefit from the principles I learned. I wanted women to know that they are not alone, they can turn to Lessons from the Couch to help strengthen everyday life decisions.”

Lessons from the Couch closes with a helpful appendix, which includes: a set of questions to check stress levels, words of wisdom extracted other inspiring works, parables, songs, the “Feeling Wheel,” and a recommended list of relaxation music and activities.

Sherry Lynn McLaughlin has been a life long resident of Michigan; born and raised in Detroit, but now currently residing in Birmingham with her husband and son. McLaughlin works as a physical therapist, professional speaker, corporate consultant, and is the founder of Michigan Institute for Human Performance, a consulting and training company specializing in injury prevention, sports-specific conditioning, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Lessons from the Couch (ISBN 0-9768347-0-7) is visible on Bowker’s BooksInPrint.com and is available for purchase on McLaughlin’s website: www.MLPublishing.com. For additional information, visit www.BookWire.com where you can read an author biography as well as a professional book review for Lessons from the Couch. Author speaking engagements, signings, or interviews can be arranged by calling 586.268.6942.