Author Don Steckdaub has taken concepts that have been discussed by philosophers, theologians, teachers, and thinkers as far back as we have recorded history. The power of thought is universally accepted as a creative force in molding our view of our internal and external worlds. We are encouraged through affirmations, constructive prayer, meditation, education, counseling, twelve-step programs to change the way we think about difficult areas in our lives. When we change our thinking, we change our experience.
This book will give readers a powerful, effective, proven, and simple way to change the experience they are having with any situation or circumstance. The model was first presented on videotape several years ago and has been used in the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction, codependency, anger management, marital issues, domestic violence, and parenting. This book will be helpful to anyone willing to take charge of their own life and reprogram their self-talk.
Plato is reported to have said “People think feel and do”. People have thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The thoughts I hold in my head (my self talk) tend to create the feelings I experience. Feelings come from somewhere. They don’t drop out of a passing cloud. I believe we create our feelings by what we listen to on our self-talk tape. If we create the feelings we experience, would we not want to create feelings of peace, joy and happiness?”
Don Steckdaub lives with his wife, Rita, and two puppies in Murrieta, California. He has worked in the counseling field for more than forty years. He is a licensed marriage family therapist and a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor. He has earned a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and doctorate degrees in psychology and philosophy.
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Visit his website YourthoughtsCreate.com.