How do I learn to love myself?

by Dr Bob Rich Somewhere on this planet, there is a young person who has constant, irrational feelings of guilt, shame and worthlessness. S/he has progressed from self-bashing to asking me this question. Here is my answer: Learning to love yourself is an excellent project. As you know, I am…

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Carolyn Wilhelm on “From Depression to Contentment”

Carolyn Wilhelm’s Bookshelf  From Depression to Contentment: A Self-Therapy Guide Dr, Bob Rich Loving Healing Press 5145 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9627 www.LHPress.com 9781615994359, $13.89 paperback, $17.49 Audio Book, 157 pages B07PGQMP4Q, $5.95 Kindle This user’s guide begins with the thought, “You need to be crazy to stay sane…

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Fast-forward from depressed to contented in this take-charge guide to mental health

Title: From Depression to Contentment Author: Bob Rich, PH.D. Genre: Nonfiction/Self-Help & Relationship Audience: Adult Word Count: 50,000 Assessment: Idea/Concept: Condemning pharmaceutical approaches in handling depression, this practical guide to self-healing presents a commendable alternative to traditional medicine. With a strong case against accepted notions about treating sadness and despondency…

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