Applied Power of Positive Thinking

PhD PsyD Dr. Curtis E. Smith

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Many people struggle with issues or problems for which there appears to be no successful end-result or solution. In The Applied Power of Positive Thinking, author Dr. Curtis E. Smith presents a how-to formula to help those without hope to transform obstacles into opportunities. A counselor and psychotherapist for more than thirty years, Smith offers practical, viable, and long-lasting solutions to people who are experiencing difficulties. Using a variety of real-life scenarios and vignettes, he shows how to achieve successful living through positive thinking by combining three dynamics: positive mental attitude, the power of positive thinking, and possibility thought. The Applied Power of Positive Thinking focuses on both the individual and the family and addresses an array of topics, including stress, goal setting, communication, anger management and resolution, respect, parenting, tough love, and marriage.The Applied Power of Positive Thinking offers a wide range of valuable information on how to apply the power of positive thinking to achieve desired, positive end results.

Informations

• Publié par: Inspiring Voices
• Date de parution: 12 février 2014
• Nombre de lectures: 4
• EAN13: 9781462408801
• Langue: English

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DR. CURTIS E. SMITH, PHD, PSYD
 


 
Copyright © 2014 Dr. Curtis E. Smith, PhD, PsyD.
 
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Scripture taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
 
Cover Illustration by Steve Dunn - A Professional Graphic Design Artist, Irvine, CA
 
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ISBN: 978-1-4624-0881-8 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-4624-0880-1 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2014900209
 
 
Inspiring Voices rev. date: 01/30/2014

CONTENTS
Legal Disclaimer
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Preface
Synopsis
Part I—INDIVIDUALS: Personal Perspectives
Chapter 1You Are Not Alone
Chapter 2Who Am I? Who Do I Want to Be?
Chapter 3Communication
Chapter 4Be YOU; No One, Can Be YOU, Like YOU Can Be YOU!
Chapter 5Be the BEST, You Can Be
Chapter 6Setting Goals: Immediate (Short-term); Median, and Long Range
Chapter 7PMA – Positive Mental Attitude; Image Setting
Chapter 8Positive vs. Negative
Chapter 9Stress: Living With, OR Without
Chapter 10Problems vs. Issue Recognition; - Issues vs. Problem Recognition
Chapter 11Knowing When to Say No
Chapter 12Anger / Resolution: Giving / Receiving Apology & Forgiveness
Chapter 13Isolation – Self-imposed /From Others
Chapter 14Value Judgment; Application Of
Chapter 15Change: Past, Present, Future
Chapter 16Endurance
Chapter 17Respect; Self / Others
Chapter 18Claiming Responsibility
Chapter 19Help Is Available
Chapter 20Getting Professional Help
Part II—RELATIONSHIPS: The Marital Dyad; the Nuclear Family
Chapter 21Parenting
Chapter 22Tough Love
Chapter 23Respect – Self and Others
Chapter 24The Marriage Trap; He Said, She Said
Chapter 25Take Charge; Stay in Control
Chapter 26Putting Down Wife / Husband
Chapter 27The “Blame Game”
Chapter 28Permission: Giving; Receiving
Chapter 29Setting Boundaries
Chapter 30Closure
 
Encouragement
Tips For Stress Reduction Techniques
Definition Of An Affirmation
An Affirmation Prayer Of St. Francis Of Assisi
About The Author
Notes

LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The written material presented in this publication The Applied Power of Positive Thinking is the exclusive property of the author, with the exception of clichés, idioms and Biblical quotes commonly used in the Public D omain.
It is neither the intent of the author to plaragize, or to intentionally use copyrighted materials without permission of the copyright h older.
In no event shall the author, namely Dr. Curtis E. Smith, be liable for any special, direct, indirect, or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from information, arising out of, or in connection with, the use or performance of any information appearing in this public ation.
In the unlikely event, that any copyrighted material inadvertently appears herewith __ with the exception of newspaper articles used in part and articles appearing in the Public Domain that may be presented __ the author claims hold harmless priv ilege.

DEDICATION
The Applied Power of Positive Thinking is dedicated to Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Founder and Ex-Officio Minister of the Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove California, who endorsed my first book, titled “When It’s Time.” Dr. Schuller is also a protégé of the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peal, both for whom I hold great admiration and re spect.
I also dedicate this book to the memory of Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, an Icon in the field of positive thinking who without question, touched and enhanced the lives of millions of people who were positively influenced by his classic work The Power of Positive Thi nking.
I would be remiss if I did not mention in dedication Dr. James Kok, Director Pastoral Care Department, for the Crystal Cathedral. “Jim,” as he is fondly called by colleagues and friends, served as my mentor in the Clinical Pastoral Education Training Program conducted by the Crystal Cathedral. Under his guidance and teaching the ability to “get in touch” with my own personal inner feelings was enh anced.
The work is also dedicated to those who have adopted the essence of Positive and Possibility Thinking to their life, as well as to their vocabulary, and have , and are , using positive thought to improve and enrich their lives.
Additionally, I dedicate the book to my colleagues and friends, who have assisted me in putting my thoughts into words, and facilitating The Applied Power of Positive Thinking , plus Possibility Thought ___ along with strong faith in God, accompanied by Spirituality ___ in achieving whatever level of success I may have att ained.
Finally, I dedicate this work , The Applied Power of Positive Thinking , to my faithful and lovely wife Sandra, who is not only beautiful on the outside , but passionately sustains a profound compassion, emotion and love on the inside for those with whom she comes into co ntact.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
For unlimited help received from those who have made suggestions for subject inclusion, and the learned insight offered by those who read the manuscript, and have offered helpful tips for better presentation of material discussed, I am deeply touched and extremely gra teful.
FRONT COVER: I am very appreciative of Steve Dunn, the Graphic Design Artist, Irvine, CA, who designed and produced the art work for the front cover.
The design appropriately captures the theme of The Applied Power of Positive Thinking b y depicting female and male images absorbed in thought and by using the globe illustration implies the embracement of generic audiences from around the world.
At the risk and embarrassment of leaving out someone, I will not attempt to name each of those who have made valuable contributions for enhancement and improvement to this work. Each of you knows who you are that has given invaluable insights and sugges tions.
Rest assured; I am very gra teful.
To each one, thank you, and God bless you as you pursue your Applied Power of Positive Thi nking.

PREFACE
Throughout the history of civilization humankind has experienced problems. Problems for which there are few, if any, totally satisfactory, workable, individual or collective solu tions.
Subsequently, men and women have turned to psychiatrists, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, pastors, priests, rabbis and other clergy persons for help in arriving at “ an a nswer;” at the same time, recognizing there is no “ one size fits all solution ,” that can be equally, and successfully, applied to “ all ” circumstances, issues, problems, and situa tions.
It is with that thought in mind, that this work is presented. As a psychotherapist, pastoral counselor, marriage-family therapist, and pastor for more than thirty years, it is the intent of the author to provide common-sense, doable, workable and proved, alternative solutions for many problems ___ which should be thought of as “issues” ___ that can be credibly and viably applied, not as “Band-Aid solutions,” rather, as lasting, long-term solutions for ordinary common problems and i ssues.
The author is not naive to the point of believing, that there are “ right ” or “ wrong ” answers to every circumstance or situation; to the contrary, there are many shades of gray.
Obviously, what works well for one person, does not ___ or will not ___ always work for another. There are two sides to every circumstance or situation. Recognizing this fact, that there is not always a right or wrong answer or solution, the question then should be: Are the solutions presented in this book practical, doable, and more importantly, do the dynamics of the power of applied positive thinking presented, “fit” the circumstance or situation facilitate a workable, long-lasting sol ution?
That is the question the readers ___ whether male or female, young or old ___ must necessarily ask, in order to obtain the maximum individual, or group benefit from this work; connecting the application, via the power of applied positive t hinking, and possibility thought, f or actual, and realistic positive l iving.
In 1952 Norman Vincent Peale wrote a book called The Power of Positive Thinking. Some say “next to the Bible, it is the greatest inspirational book of our time.”
Others say, “ Millions have found fearless confidence, a life of radiant faith and vitality in t he reading of The Power of Positive Thin king .”
Many believe that Dr. Peale’s book has been instrumental in proving that, “an attitude of the mind can change lives and win success in all things, and overcome all obstacles.” It is also believed that his book teaches if you have a problem, there is a solution. If you are in despair, or feeling helpless, there is help, and if there is hopelessness, there is hope for happiness and renewed confidence in life. There is no denying any of these dyn amics.
The premise of this work, The Applied Power of Positive Thin