Clinical Psychologist Dr. Philip Roos Tells How to Destroy The Robots Within Ourselves and Enjoy Life in His New Book ‘How To Take Charge Of You

Eagleville, PA (PRWEB) November 17, 2006 -- Today, DNA Press announced the release of "How to Take Charge of your Feelings, your Actions, your Life" ISBN 1-933255-09-9 by clinical psychologist Philip Roos, Ph.D.

"Using his experience of over 30 years as a clinical psychologist as well as over 15 years as the top paid administrator of two of the Nation's largest and most successful volunteer organizations, Dr. Roos skillfully demonstrates how most people act like robots controlled by others who push their buttons," said editor Alexander Kuklin, Ph.D. "But he shows how we can emancipate ourselves from being controlled by others and achieve personal freedom by adopting a dramatically different orientation to life. He then provides practical approaches and tools to help readers stop responding like robots and take charge of their life."

"His novel ideas integrate leading schools of psychotherapy and spiritual traditions into a cohesive, easily understood approach to life," added publisher Mr. Alex Nartea. "The replacing of two ubiquitous habits of thinking will overcome anger, guilt, shame, depression, and inappropriate anxiety in every person who follows Dr. Roos' advise. And learning to base decisions on goals rather than on habits or feelings will lead to actions consistent with our highest values and most cherished beliefs."

"To be in charge of our life, we must develop goals of where we want to be in the future and how we chose to live in the process of getting there," said Dr. Roos. "In this book I show how we can stop sabotaging our efforts to reach goals. I also identify popular goals that appear laudable but that are often toxic."

Although most mental health professionals and publications are well intentioned and helpful, some popular approaches can make matters worse. "How to Take Charge" identifies what to avoid in the self-help literature and how to evaluate therapists and counselors.

A unique feature of the book is that after most chapters key concepts are summarized in a "Remember" section, practical actions to implement immediately are presented in a "Take These Actions" section, and controversial topics are addressed in a "Questions and Answers" section. Thus, readers can easily remember and review what they need most when they most need it. In keeping with this practical approach, an appendix summarizes what to do and what not to do to deal with self-esteem issues, reduce anger, reduce the three types of sadness, deal with the five types of anxiety, take control of actions, set and reach personal goals, and take charge of life.

Written for the general public, the book will be of interest to mental health-professionals as a guide to an integrative approach to counseling. They will also want to suggest it to many of their clients as a practical resource and a catalyst to counseling. The book's emphasis on research based approaches and integration of major therapeutic orientations makes it suitable for high school and college use as a text in psychology and self-improvement courses.

Dr. Roos is in private practice with his wife, Dr. Susan Roos, in Arlington, Texas. He also consults with 60 law enforcement and fire fighting departments. He has had faculty appointments with Texas Christian University, the University of Texas, Baylor University, and the University of Texas at Arlington. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer, and he has published extensively. He has appeared on the Today Show, a Barbara Walters Special, the 700 Club, and many other TV and Radio shows.

Media Inquiries: The author is available for interviews, book signings, presentations, and radio and television shows. Contact him directly by phone at (817) 461-0200

Book Details:

ISBN: 1933255-09-9
Book binding: Perfect binding
Pages: 164
Price: $19.95
Other details: Includes Index and Bibliography
Ordering information: Tel. 800.888.4741

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