{"product_id":"perspective-9780199944552","title":"Perspective","description":"For generations, classic wisdom literature has taught that a healthy perspective can replenish our thirst for a meaningful and rewarding life. From its inception clinical psychology has followed suit, revealing that how we see ourselves and the world is more important than what we see or have-in essence, that a healthy perspective is tantamount to possessing the psychological \"pearl of great price.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRobert J. Wicks, world-renowned psychologist and author of \u003cem\u003eBounce: Living the Resilient Life\u003c\/em\u003e, has written a powerful guide for discovering and regaining a balanced and healthy perspective. Combining classic wisdom with cutting-edge research in cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology, his new book, \u003cem\u003ePerspective\u003c\/em\u003e, offers concrete steps for overcoming doubt and resistance to openness, so that beneficial life changes become possible. Drawing on the psychology of mindfulness, gratitude, and happiness, Dr. Wicks also reveals how a healthy perspective makes us more aware of the beneficial things already present in our lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerspective\u003c\/em\u003e teaches us to see ourselves more completely and will inspire us to become the calm within the storm, better able to enjoy our experiences, maintain balance in our professional and personal lives, and reach out to others without being pulled down in the process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wicks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.49h x 5.82w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199944552\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/23\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert J. Wicks\u003c\/strong\u003e received his doctorate in psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital and is on the faculty of Loyola University, Maryland. He has published more than 50 books for professionals and the general public, including \u003cem\u003eBounce: Living the Resilient Life\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eRiding the Dragon\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eThe Inner Life of the Counselor\u003c\/em\u003e; and \u003cem\u003eStreams of Contentment\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Wicks has lectured on the importance of resilience and possessing a healthy perspective in Hanoi, Beijing, Budapest, Belfast, and Johannesburg as well as at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard's Children's Hospital and Harvard Divinity School, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and on Capitol Hill to members of Congress and their chiefs of staff. He has received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Counseling Association's Division on Spirituality, Ethics, and Values and in 2006 was recipient of the first annual Alumni Award for Excellence in Professional Psychology from Widener University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academic","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":40797504700531,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c493a206-c8ba-4a2e-b09f-34b681ecc6fc.jpg?v=1682001725","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/perspective-9780199944552","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}