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Your Mind: An Owner's Manual for a Better Life

10 Simple Truths That Will Set You Free

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"Individuals suffering from drug and alcohol or other addictions, anxiety, depression, resentment, and compulsive behavior, as well as those having difficulty moving on from bad experiences can greatly benefit from the knowledge and practical exercises in this book."
--Calvina Fay, executive director, Drug Free America Foundation, inc.
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Book Details

Pages

224 Pages
Size

6 x 9
Format

Trade Paperback
Pub. Date

11/15/2009
ISBN

978-1-60163-080-3
Publisher

Red Wheel Weiser

Authors

  • Author Christopher Cortman

    Chris Cortman, PhD has been a licensed psychologist for 28 years. He is a much-sought-after speaker, has facilitated more than 60,000 hours of psychotherapy, and has provided psychological consultation at five hospitals in the Sarasota/Venice area. Dr. Cortman is the co-creator of a youth prevention and wellness program called The Social Black Belt. Harold Shinitzky, PhD has been a licensed psychologist for more than 20 years and was on the faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He specializes in sports psychology and works with Olympians and athletes from every professional association. He was the recipient of the Florida Psychological Association Distinguished Psychologist Award and the Outstanding Contributions to Psychology Award. He is the coauthor (with Dr. Cortman) of Your Mind: An Owner's Manual for a Better Life. Laurie-Ann O'Connor, PhD has graduate degrees in both clinical and counseling psychology as well as postdoctoral training as a trauma professional. Dr. O'Connor's writings have appeared in newspapers, professional trade magazines, and peer-reviewed journals. She has studied in both Canada and the US and is currently located in Venice, Florida where she works in association with Dr. Chris Cortman. Most recently, she has been instrumental in integrating The Social Black Belt program into high school classes.

  • Author Dr. Harold Shinitzky

During their more than 80,000 hours facilitating psychotherapy, Drs. Cortman and Shinitzky realized that most people are unaware of 10 crucial psychological truths–truths imperative to maintaining mental health and well-being. As a result of this lack of awareness, people become anxious, depressed, and generally unhappy; if they learn the 10 truths, they are more likely to lead productive, fulfilled lives. Do you know that:

  • Emotions are understandable and contain valuable information?
  • Our behavior has a hidden purpose?
  • We all have an internal saboteur whom we must identify and control?
  • We can change how we act if we change how we think?
  • Time heals nothing?

    Your Mind: An Owner’s Manual for a Better Life combines extensive psychological research with decades of clinical practice in a practical, easy-to-digest narrative. Through examples and exercises, Drs. Cortman and Shinitzky present a step-by-step strategy to help you make use of the truths and become a happier, healthier you.

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    "Individuals suffering from drug and alcohol or other addictions, anxiety, depression, resentment, and compulsive behavior, as well as those having difficulty moving on from bad experiences can greatly benefit from the knowledge and practical exercises in this book."--Calvina Fay, executive director, Drug Free America Foundation, inc. "Dr. Harold Shinitzky, whom I call Doc, has kept me from making irrational decisions at some really hard times. He has a way with positive words and wisdom like no other. Doc's book Your Mind is a definite read and has helped me tremendously! Grip it and read it!"--John Daly, PGA golfer