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A Journey of Self Discovery
A Journey of Self Discovery
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In this book, six psychological theories of human behavior are given a Christian interpretation. The goal is to incorporate ALL of God’s truth to more fully understand our struggle to become princes. Each chapter describes a psychological theory and then a Christian perspective. We close the chapter with five introspective questions. After all, God is the author of ALL truth, not just biblical.

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PublisherMike Harris
Release dateFeb 27, 2012
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A Journey of Self Discovery
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Mike Harris

Mike Harris lives on the beach in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He has a Master’s Degree in Counseling from a Christian university and worked in the field as a crisis counselor for over fifteen years. Having sought to balance his perception of life through several careers and participation in five different sports, he is an avid seeker of balance in the Christian life, as well. His passion is to identify God in the common links of life, those hallowed threads which weave all things together.

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    A Journey of Self Discovery - Mike Harris

    A Journey of Self-Discovery

    (Combining Biblical Principles with Psychology)

    Mike Harris

    Smashwords Edition

    Disclaimer and Copyright

    The information contained in this book is for informational purposes only. Any suggestions that I give are my own opinions based on personal research and experience. Although I choose not to live in fear, we still live in the land of legal ramifications. As such, be forewarned to seek the advice of a professional before acting on anything I have published.

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment. It may not be re-sold or given away to others. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. (I’ve made them cheap enough.) If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

    By reading any of my stuff you are hereafter implying that you agree I am better looking than Brad Pitt and more debonair than Sean Connery. Who reads these things?

    Meet you at the next section. By the way, thanks loads for downloading this EBook. Heck, for a whopping $15.00 download all five of them.

    And now on with the show….

    Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. Mike Harris.

    mailto:mike@surfandskidawg.com

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Introduction

    Original Introduction

    Prologue

    Logotherapy

    Adlerian Psychology

    Existential Psychology

    Cognitive Therapy

    Rational Emotive Therapy (RET)

    Reality Therapy

    Epilogue

    References

    INTRODUCTION

    (for you outsiders)

    While working as a counselor at the county jail, my job was to screen new inmates to assess their mental status, compare that with their history and then determine the need for services. For those inmates who had been on psychotropic medications just prior to their arrest, we would call their doctor or pharmacy for confirmation. As long as the doctor’s records matched the inmate’s testimony, those medications would be continued.

    Except for rare occasions, we would not start meds for inmates who did not have a recent psych history. Even though being stuck in an overcrowded jail came with a slew of difficult stressors, my job was not to anesthetize jail-related anxiety with medication simply because one arrived without the usual coping methods (i.e. marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes, cocaine, pain meds, co-dependent relationships). But of course, the inmates didn’t see it that way. I mean, after all, this is America; we are the land of entitlement! I need something to help me sleep! was the typical cry. What with homie on the top bunk who never washes and junior on the floor who snores all night, how can you expect me to sleep in this despicable place? I need to see the psychiatrist ASAP!

    Inmates could at any time kite (jail slang for send) a written request to our department. Each morning our mailboxes would be littered with requests, along with the new screenings for the day as well as suicide watch sheets from the last twenty-four hours. As soon as we could, we’d pull the inmates out of their despicable cell and into another despicable little room to address their concerns.

    One by one, I’d have to give the bad news.

    Let’s see now, I’d begin, "you say you were on Prozac four years ago but quit taking it because it didn’t seem to be working, plus it wasn’t getting any cheaper. Ever since, you’ve been self-medicating with cocaine and alcohol, which if my calculations are correct haven’t gotten any cheaper either and cost quite a bit more than Prozac. And now that you’re stuck here in jail with nothing, you’d like to get back on your Prozac and a sleeping medication. Well…I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that based on your history I cannot refer you to our doctor for meds. The good news is that nobody I know of has ever died from lack of sleep. Huh? Oh I see, you’re thinking now that if you don’t get your Prozac and a sleeping medication you might be suicidal. In fact, you’re sure of it. Give you what you want or you’re going to kill yourself.

    OK, I’ve got more good news and bad news. The good news is that, yes, suicidal comments, however contrived, will get you in to see the psychiatrist. The bad news is that before you see the doctor, we are going to have to move you to an area of the jail called the

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