{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/will-friedman","path":"/people/will-friedman","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/will-friedman","title":"Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D.","family":"People profile","description":"Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D., is a California psychologist specializing in presence-centered therapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"custom-shared-preview","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/will-friedman","wordpressId":"6427","contentCompleteness":"complete","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[],"dates":{"datePublished":"2024-05-31T21:19:15Z","dateModified":"2025-10-02T01:03:01Z"},"content":{"html":"<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/\">Home</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people\">People</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Will Joel Friedman</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"people-profile\" data-default-profile-view=\"contributions\" data-profile-template=\"person\"><header class=\"person-header\"><div class=\"person-overview\"><div class=\"person-identity\"><h1>Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D.</h1><p class=\"person-role\">Ph.D.</p></div></div><img alt=\"\" class=\"person-avatar\" height=\"180\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/9436.png\" width=\"180\"></header><p class=\"person-summary\">Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D., is a California psychologist specializing in presence-centered therapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents.</p><nav aria-label=\"Person profile\" class=\"person-nav person-actions\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"about\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/will-friedman#about\" id=\"tab-about\" role=\"tab\">About</a><a aria-controls=\"contributions\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/will-friedman#contributions\" id=\"tab-contributions\" role=\"tab\">Contributions</a></nav><div class=\"person-body\"><div class=\"person-content\"><div class=\"person-main\"><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-about\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"about\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D., is a psychologist licensed in California since 1987 (License No. PSY 10092). He has worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and older children since 1976. His practice emphasizes presence-centered therapy, focusing on helping clients move beyond unworkable patterns, address core emotional challenges and develop practical tools to thrive.</p>\n<p>Friedman has completed a book with the working title <em>Awakening to Sanity: Being Sane in an Insane World—A Traveler’s Guide</em> and has published excerpts on his website. He also serves on the editorial board of <em>Paradoxica: Journal of Nondual Psychology.</em></p><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/local/pleasanton-ca\">Pleasanton, CA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/relationships\">Relationships</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/family-health\">Family Health</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/psychotherapy\">Psychotherapy</a></li></ul></section><section data-reference-list=\"\" data-reference-style=\"author-date-numbered\" class=\"article-sources\"><h2 id=\"references\">References</h2><ol><li data-reference-number=\"1\" id=\"psyris\"><a href=\"https://psyris.com/drwillfriedman?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-will-friedman&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Presence-centered Psychotherapy - Freeing the Ego to Live Free.<em> Psyris.</em></a></li>\n<li data-reference-number=\"2\" id=\"youtube\"><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvNfbVdHx1o&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-people-will-friedman&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Complete Website Introduction. <em>YouTube.</em></a></li></ol></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-contributions person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Contributions</h2><div aria-label=\"Filter contributions\" class=\"person-filters\" role=\"group\"><button aria-pressed=\"true\" data-contribution-filter=\"all\" type=\"button\">All</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-contribution-filter=\"Library\" type=\"button\">Library</button><button aria-pressed=\"false\" data-contribution-filter=\"Perspective\" type=\"button\">Perspective</button></div><div class=\"person-contribution-list\"><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-power-of-belief\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman smiles in the sunshine while wearing a straw hat.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"593\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-11054.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Power of Belief</h3><p>Learn how letting go of limiting beliefs and choosing adaptability can lead to greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of fulfillment.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/a-beautiful-mind-saying-goodbye-to-what-cannot-be-true\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Person reflecting beside an open journal in a sunlit study\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/a-beautiful-mind-saying-goodbye-to-what-cannot-be-true.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>A Beautiful Mind Freeing Itself from Untruths</h3><p>Discover the power of recognizing what doesn't work and having the courage to let go of false ideas.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/my-cup-overflows-a-zen-tale-adapted\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Warm tea being poured from a small handmade terracotta pot into a nearly full ceramic cup on a rustic wooden tray, a few droplets at the rim, quiet Japanese-inspired garden blurred beyond, philosophical still life\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/my-cup-overflows-a-zen-tale-adapted.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>A Zen Tale of My Cup Overflows</h3><p>Learn the importance of emptying your mind, letting go of preconceived notions, and embracing new information for personal growth.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/being-presence-itself-enliven-the-quality-of-your-life\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Morning dew on a fern beside a garden chair\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/being-presence-itself-enliven-the-quality-of-your-life.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Being Presence Itself and Enlivening Life</h3><p>Discover the power of being present and experiencing true awareness. Cultivate presence and tap into the limitless potential of the present moment.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/ego-can-be-a-superb-servant-and-a-tyrannical-master-recognize-four-functions-of-ego\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Person reflected in a mirror beside a sunlit doorway\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/ego-can-be-a-superb-servant-and-a-tyrannical-master-recognize-four-functions-of-ego.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Dual Nature of Ego and Its Four Functions</h3><p>Discover the ego's functions and how it can be a tyrant or servant. Cultivate a healthy attitude towards the ego for personal growth.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/insisting-on-fairness-and-justice-is-a-recipe-for-conflict-misery-and-suffering\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A pair of differently shaped stones carefully balanced on an old wooden table, warm sunlight and subtle asymmetry, conceptual photograph on fairness and conflict, minimalist grounded still life\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/insisting-on-fairness-and-justice-is-a-recipe-for-conflict-misery-and-suffering.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Cost of Insisting on Fairness and Justice</h3><p>Uncover the pitfalls of fairness and justice, and the ego's influence. Embrace acceptance of life without the need for fairness or justice.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/complacency-apathy-and-resignation-be-banished-and-transformed\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A small green shoot emerging between weathered terracotta paving stones after rain, a pair of ordinary gardening gloves and hand trowel softly beyond, renewing motivation metaphor, ground-level macro\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/complacency-apathy-and-resignation-be-banished-and-transformed.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Transforming Apathy and Resignation</h3><p>Unleash your potential by overcoming complacency, apathy, and resignation. Embrace truth, vision, and action for a fulfilling life.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/its-shocking-how-little-people-settle-for-how-much-they-put-up-with-and-how-much-better-they-deserve\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman opens bedroom curtains to morning light.\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/its-shocking-how-little-people-settle-for-how-much-they-put-up-with-and-how-much-better-they-deserve.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Settling for Less and Deserving More</h3><p>Discover why people settle for less and tolerate poor treatment. Explore the concept of the looking glass universe where outer circumstances reflect inner…</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/grokked-being-seen-heard-and-known-for-who-you-are\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Two adults listen attentively to each other on a garden bench.\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/grokked-being-seen-heard-and-known-for-who-you-are.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>GROKKED True Recognition and Belonging</h3><p>Discover the importance of being fully seen, heard, and known in relationships. Learn about grokking and understanding another's consciousness.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/developing-an-inner-meter-on-manipulation-a-critical-life-skill\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Hand placing a compass beside a journal\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/developing-an-inner-meter-on-manipulation-a-critical-life-skill.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Cultivating an Inner Radar for Manipulation</h3><p>Recognize and avoid manipulation with these five signals: discomfort, lack of resonance, feeling drained, ego agendas, and inauthentic behavior.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/setting-healthy-limits-it-can-be-an-all-win\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Open wooden gate leading into a green garden\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/setting-healthy-limits-it-can-be-an-all-win.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Setting Healthy Limits Can Be an All-Win</h3><p>Learn how to set healthy limits and boundaries in relationships, understand their importance for maintaining order and respect.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/nothing-to-prove-and-nothing-to-explain\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Person resting on a hillside overlooking green fields\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/nothing-to-prove-and-nothing-to-explain.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Nothing to Prove and Nothing to Explain</h3><p>Discover the power of authenticity. No need to prove or explain. Just be present and true to yourself.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Perspective\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/blog/psychological-jujitsu-aikido-alchemy-conversation-stoppers\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"Two pairs of hands over a wooden cafe table, one gesturing softly and the other resting attentively, cooperative communication, cups pushed aside and warm light, no defensive or aggressive gestures\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/perspective-20261004/psychological-jujitsu-aikido-alchemy-conversation-stoppers.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Psychological Conversation Stoppers</h3><p>Learn how Jujitsu, Aikido, and Alchemy principles improve psychological well-being and relationships.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-art-of-pacing-live-long-and-prosper\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A person checks a wristwatch beside an open laptop.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-3527.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Mastering the Art of Pacing for Health and Longevity</h3><p>Learn the importance of pacing skills in managing stress and improving health. Discover seven crucial skills to maximize effectiveness and minimize downtime.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/resolving-guilt-once-and-for-all-time-after-time\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A person sits in meditation beside the sea at sunset.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-14850.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Resolving Guilt Once and for All, Time After Time</h3><p>Learn about guilt's impact on mental health and relationships, recognize symptoms, understand short-term versus long-term guilt, and discover steps to resolve…</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/pattern-recognition-a-key-to-success-in-doing-anything-well\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman smiles in the sunshine while wearing a straw hat.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"593\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-11054.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Success Through Pattern Recognition</h3><p>Discover its importance in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and issue spotting. See how it is relevant in psychology, computer science, and medicine.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/feelings-are-authentic-and-valid-perceptions-and-beliefs-are-suspect\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A woman stands confidently in a bright room with her arms folded.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-17233.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Valid Feelings, Unreliable Beliefs</h3><p>Discover the importance of trusting your feelings, navigating conflicting perceptions, and deconstructing inaccurate beliefs for informed choices.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-sixteen-laws-of-emotions-recognizing-moods-and-emotions-to-return-to-healthy-feeling-processing\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"A child arranges colored pencils at a table.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-3499.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>Recognizing Emotions to Restore Health</h3><p>Learn about the laws governing emotions and how they function. Discover the sixteen laws of emotions, including Concern, Change, and Emotional Mimicry.</p></div></a></div></article><article class=\"person-work-card\" data-contribution-category=\"Library\" data-editorial-contribution=\"\" hidden=\"\"><div class=\"person-post-body\"><a class=\"person-work-preview\" href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/the-benefits-of-suffering-and-the-costs-of-well-being-secondary-gains-and-losses\"><span class=\"person-work-media\"><img alt=\"An older adult shares a reassuring hug at home.\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"630\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/library/editorial-3487.webp\" width=\"1200\"><span class=\"person-work-badge\">Authored</span></span><div class=\"person-work-copy\"><h3>The Benefits of Suffering and the Costs of Well-Being</h3><p>Discover the hidden purpose of behavior, the costs of well-being, and the path to lasting personal growth through self-awareness and healing.</p></div></a></div></article></div><button aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"person-secondary person-more\" data-contribution-more=\"\" type=\"button\">Show all contributions</button><p class=\"person-contribution-count\" data-contribution-count=\"\" role=\"status\">Showing 5 of 19 contributions</p></section></div></div></div></div>","text":"Home People Will Joel Friedman Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D. Ph.D. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D., is a California psychologist specializing in presence-centered therapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. About Contributions Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D., is a psychologist licensed in California since 1987 (License No. PSY 10092). He has worked with adults, couples, families, adolescents and older children since 1976. His practice emphasizes presence-centered therapy, focusing on helping clients move beyond unworkable patterns, address core emotional challenges and develop practical tools to thrive. Friedman has completed a book with the working title Awakening to Sanity: Being Sane in an Insane World—A Traveler’s Guide and has published excerpts on his website. He also serves on the editorial board of Paradoxica: Journal of Nondual Psychology. Local Communities Pleasanton, CA Topic Communities Relationships Family Health Psychotherapy References Presence-centered Psychotherapy - Freeing the Ego to Live Free. Psyris. Complete Website Introduction. YouTube. Contributions All Library Perspective Authored The Power of Belief Learn how letting go of limiting beliefs and choosing adaptability can lead to greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of fulfillment. Authored A Beautiful Mind Freeing Itself from Untruths Discover the power of recognizing what doesn't work and having the courage to let go of false ideas. Authored A Zen Tale of My Cup Overflows Learn the importance of emptying your mind, letting go of preconceived notions, and embracing new information for personal growth. Authored Being Presence Itself and Enlivening Life Discover the power of being present and experiencing true awareness. Cultivate presence and tap into the limitless potential of the present moment. Authored The Dual Nature of Ego and Its Four Functions Discover the ego's functions and how it can be a tyrant or servant. Cultivate a healthy attitude towards the ego for personal growth. Authored The Cost of Insisting on Fairness and Justice Uncover the pitfalls of fairness and justice, and the ego's influence. Embrace acceptance of life without the need for fairness or justice. Authored Transforming Apathy and Resignation Unleash your potential by overcoming complacency, apathy, and resignation. Embrace truth, vision, and action for a fulfilling life. Authored Settling for Less and Deserving More Discover why people settle for less and tolerate poor treatment. Explore the concept of the looking glass universe where outer circumstances reflect inner… Authored GROKKED True Recognition and Belonging Discover the importance of being fully seen, heard, and known in relationships. Learn about grokking and understanding another's consciousness. Authored Cultivating an Inner Radar for Manipulation Recognize and avoid manipulation with these five signals: discomfort, lack of resonance, feeling drained, ego agendas, and inauthentic behavior. Authored Setting Healthy Limits Can Be an All-Win Learn how to set healthy limits and boundaries in relationships, understand their importance for maintaining order and respect. Authored Nothing to Prove and Nothing to Explain Discover the power of authenticity. No need to prove or explain. Just be present and true to yourself. Authored Psychological Conversation Stoppers Learn how Jujitsu, Aikido, and Alchemy principles improve psychological well-being and relationships. Authored Mastering the Art of Pacing for Health and Longevity Learn the importance of pacing skills in managing stress and improving health. Discover seven crucial skills to maximize effectiveness and minimize downtime. Authored Resolving Guilt Once and for All, Time After Time Learn about guilt's impact on mental health and relationships, recognize symptoms, understand short-term versus long-term guilt, and discover steps to resolve… Authored Success Through Pattern Recognition Discover its importance in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and issue spotting. See how it is relevant in psychology, computer science, and medicine. Authored Valid Feelings, Unreliable Beliefs Discover the importance of trusting your feelings, navigating conflicting perceptions, and deconstructing inaccurate beliefs for informed choices. Authored Recognizing Emotions to Restore Health Learn about the laws governing emotions and how they function. Discover the sixteen laws of emotions, including Concern, Change, and Emotional Mimicry. Authored The Benefits of Suffering and the Costs of Well-Being Discover the hidden purpose of behavior, the costs of well-being, and the path to lasting personal growth through self-awareness and healing. 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