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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is the originator of The Enchanted Self. She has been a positive psychologist in private practice and licensed in the states of New Jersey and Massachusetts since 1981.
Family Relationship Award of Excellence
My Books
Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I’ll Tell You Mine…maybe!
Following on the heels of the best-selling book, The Truth, SECRETS is the continuing diary of a girl moving into her teen-age years. The Girl has plenty to fill her journal. The pages reveal a new school, a new baby in the family, new friends, a new guy and a new set of issues to face. Share the secret world of an almost-teen as she learns which secrets to share and which to keep to herself.
Download an excerpt of Secrets here.
THE TRUTH: I'm a Girl, I'm Smart and I Know Everything!
In the mothers' and daughters' version, this girl encapsulates the spark and energy that your daughter has inside of her, and that you had inside of yourself as a girl. It is this special capacity for fun and wisdom that we need to protect in our girls and get back to ourselves!
Let's rejoice in the girl inside of ourselves. Let's give courage and affirmation to our daughters and granddaughters so they know from the inside out, it is ok, in fact, essential to keep her alive, as they grow up.
The Truth, I'm 10, I'm Smart & I Know Everything.
The adult women's version is a delightful, humorous secret diary, written by a girl who is 10-11 years of age. She is wise and yet so innocent. She makes us cry and laugh and remember ourselves. Behind this very easy read is the psychological message to the women reading THE TRUTH that they can and must recapture the fire and passion of their girlhoods not only for themselves to flourish and be happy, but for the next generation to also have the gifts of good emotional and spiritual health.
This book is filled with emotional and delightful reminiscences that will charm you even as you are inspired to begin thinking of your own ways to bring delight into your hearts.
A collection of stories that is guaranteed to make you Feel Good. Click on the title to find out about the free gifts you will receive or here to learn more about the stories.
Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU! is a culmination of over ten years of work and research in the field of personal enchantment by Dr. Barbara. She teaches us how to recall positive memories, regardless of our history, recognize our potential, and bring into our lives more of what gives us pleasure and joy. This is all combined with daily positive actions.
The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy
Through my work as a therapist, I have become concerned that we do not keep clearly enough how to reclaim what is positive about ourselves. This led me to write my book, The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy, published in 1997 by Harwood Academic Press. This book was probably the first and only book for mental health care providers and the interested public, to lay out the tools necessary to create a positive mind set and live an affirmative and affirming way of life!
Information
Thank you for your interest in my work. If you would like to interview me, use my articles, or simply find out more about The Enchanted Self process, please contact me directly at encself@aol.com
Just click on the link to download my Media Kit. (You will need to unzip the file. For a copy of WinZip®, go to www.winzip.com. Free evaluation versions are available.) Here is what is included in the media kit:
* Several Images and Logos such as the Enchantress Within, Two Photographs of Dr. Barbara, and Book Covers Suitable for Posting on a Web Site (GIF & JPG format)
* Scanned Copies of Publicity Fliers (BMP format)
* Scanned Copies of Publication Pages Featuring Dr. Barbara (JPG & PDF format)
* Dr. Barbara’s Biography (PDF format)
* Information and Excerpts from Her Two Books (PDF format)
* Sample Article (PDF format)
* Sample Press Release (PDF format)
* Seven Ways People Sabotage their Happiness (PDF)
* The Seven Ingredients to Enchantment (PDF)
* Discussion Topics (PDF)
* Sample Interview Questions (PDF)
* How to Order (PDF)
THE ENCHANTED SELF® is the perfect addition to any print publication, e-magazine or web site featuring articles on positive psychology, inspiration, well-being, good news, women, stories with a Jewish flair, or books. As a therapist in private practice for more than 18 years, Dr. Barbara has taught many people, both clients and the public, how to enhance their lives–and consequently live lives of meaning and joy–by reclaiming what is positive about themselves. This is different from the traditional psychotherapeutic model because it is a paradigm shift designed to help us focus on our abilities and our strengths rather than our disabilities and our weaknesses. She calls this process “The Enchanted Self, A State of Well Being, Joy, and Happiness”.
Many inspirational stories and educational materials are available. To view a list of publications Dr. Barbara has written for, visit here Resources Link. If you would like to use Dr. Holstein’s content in your own publication, please note the following:
* Column Length: 500-1,000 words
* Column Frequency: weekly
* Rights: non-exclusive rights to anyone carrying THE ENCHANTED SELF®
* Contact: Dr. Barbara Holstein at Encself@aol.com for more information.
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