The book is geared towards changing the way therapists see themselves--teaching them to be both both scientists AND artists--and the way the public (and therapists) conceptualize mental health--as the art and science of reading and working with the changes. My hope is that the book will be both a call-to-action to therapists of all levels and backgrounds and will forward a totally new vision for the public's view of mental health. Filled with movie, music, literature, and cinematic case examples, the book is written so that even a layperson could learn what to look for in the therapist of their …

An Insider’s Roadmap to Serious Mental Illness and Behavioral Health Systems Whether you are someone with serious mental illness such as psychosis, a caregiver seeking help, or a clinician wanting to better understand the nuances of behavioral health care, Against All Odds provides unique insights and practical strategies designed to address the most common challenges confronting people with severe mental disorders and their caregivers, including: • How to approach impacted loved ones and strategies to deal with resistance • Understanding behavioral health systems, policies, programs, laws, practitioner types, and payors/insurance • Identifying a good clinician or care team • Caregiver …

Rick Carson, acclaimed author of Taming Your Gremlin, had the following to say about my book in his forward.. “Savor this book. There is more here than first meets the eye. While it can be a quick and enjoyable read, I suggest an experiential approach. Perhaps select one teaching each morning as your personal growth theme of the day. Keep it in your foreground as you move from one circumstance to the next. Live it. Practice it. Experience it. This material is worth integrating into your being. Art has done a beautiful job of providing us a set of guiding …