Hi, I'm Mike Obsatz, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Chicago.
I have been frustrated for many years by simplistic responses to America's addiction issues, violent and abusive behavior, massive depression and anxiety. I have read hundreds of books about human development, spiritual consciousness, and recovery. The solution to acting out, and inner suffering is complex, and requires conscientious work on one's mind, body, emotions and soul. Each person must do this in his or her own way, in his or her own time. However, we have enough information to support that certain challenges, tasks or attitudes produce success and good mental health.
In working with more than one hundred mentees, I have used ideas from numerous well-respected authors and practitioners of positive mental health. This includes Abraham Maslow with whom I studied at Brandeis University in 1960. I have learned that growing up, becoming emotionally healthy, and spiritually connected requires dedicated commitment to a wide variety of practices. These ten tasks encompass some of these practices. Entire books could be written about the implementation process involved in each task, but this provides a starting point.
Here we have the opportunity to begin looking at America's massive pain and suffering in a complex and comprehensive manner, and to implement strategies for positive change.
I have been frustrated for many years by simplistic responses to America's addiction issues, violent and abusive behavior, massive depression and anxiety. I have read hundreds of books about human development, spiritual consciousness, and recovery. The solution to acting out, and inner suffering is complex, and requires conscientious work on one's mind, body, emotions and soul. Each person must do this in his or her own way, in his or her own time. However, we have enough information to support that certain challenges, tasks or attitudes produce success and good mental health.
In working with more than one hundred mentees, I have used ideas from numerous well-respected authors and practitioners of positive mental health. This includes Abraham Maslow with whom I studied at Brandeis University in 1960. I have learned that growing up, becoming emotionally healthy, and spiritually connected requires dedicated commitment to a wide variety of practices. These ten tasks encompass some of these practices. Entire books could be written about the implementation process involved in each task, but this provides a starting point.
Here we have the opportunity to begin looking at America's massive pain and suffering in a complex and comprehensive manner, and to implement strategies for positive change.