{"product_id":"lessons-from-desiderata-psychological-perspectives-on-a-poem-by-max-ehrmann-paperback","title":"Lessons from Desiderata: Psychological Perspectives on a Poem by Max Ehrmann - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Slavit Ph. D.\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor nearly a century, Max Ehrmann's famous poem \"Desiderata\" has inspired people. But what do you \u003ci\u003edo\u003c\/i\u003e with stirring words? How do you act on the insights they provide? How can they change your life in an enduring way?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than presenting an interpretation of the poem, psychologist Michael R. Slavit, PhD, shares his practical and psychological perspectives on how to live its truths. Organizing the poem into nineteen offerings, he suggests concrete ways you can practice Ehrmann's wisdom in your everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom being on good terms with all people, to speaking your truth quietly and clearly, to keeping peace in your soul, the lessons covered in this poem are all encompassing. Though \"Desiderata\" serves as a springboard, this guide draws from Dr. Slavit's forty-year career in human services and provides proven principles for happiness as well as ways to recognize and refute typical irrational beliefs. \u003c\/p\u003e Grounded in psychology, philosophy, and science, \u003ci\u003eLessons from Desiderata\u003c\/i\u003e helps you achieve the peace and joy the poem encourages as you learn to \"be gentle with yourself\" and \"be cheerful\"-no matter what life throws your way.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael R. Slavit, PhD, has worked in a wide variety of jobs-construction laborer, taxicab driver, lifeguard, and social caseworker-before becoming board certified in cognitive and behavioral psychology. Now a psychologist in private practice, he holds a BA in psychology from Brown University, an MA in counseling from the University of Rhode Island, and a PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. But of all his credentials, Dr. Slavit most treasures the trust of his patients.\u003c\/p\u003e Beyond serving his clients on an individual basis, Dr. Slavit enjoys sharing his psychological perspectives through teaching and writing. He has been assistant professor of counseling and human development services at the University of Georgia and director of counseling at Southern College of Technology. Dr. Slavit has also published several books, including \u003ci\u003eTrain Your Wandering Mind\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCure Your Money Ills\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 04, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382917841145,"sku":"9781502882639","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/a01LN3pPWmp3My95SDh4RXlVTDVQUT09.webp?v=1770127383","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/lessons-from-desiderata-psychological-perspectives-on-a-poem-by-max-ehrmann-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}