Author: Volkman, Marian K

Metapsychology, as developed by Frank A. Gerbode, MD, is a subject rich in philosophy and practical application. Life Skills highlights key factors from the subject and illuminates the ways that these factors can be used on a daily basis for improved quality of life, as an individual, in relationships, and in the wider world.

Learn handy and usually quite fast techniques to assist another person after a shock, injury or other distress.

Learn simple methods for expanding your awareness on a daily basis.

Gain a deeper understanding of what a relationship is, and how to strengthen and nurture it.

Learn the components of successful communication and how to repair breakdowns.

Learn an effective tool for making important life decisions.

What People are Saying about Life Skills

"Life Skills is replete with examples, exercises, episodes from the author's life, and tips - this is a must for facilitators, clients, and anyone who seeks heightened emotional welfare -- or merely to recover from a trauma. "
-- Sam Vaknin, PhD

"The chapter on the importance of relationships is worth the price of the book alone, as most problems in life are relationship-oriented."
--James W. Clifton, M.S., Ph.D., LCSW

"If you take the trouble to do the exercises the way the author suggests, they will change your life. "
--Robert Rich, M.Sc., Ph.D., M.A.P.S., A.A.S.H.

"Marian Volkman's ultimate objective is to help each reader to achieve maximum fulfillment of human potentialities... "
--Bob Morris, Five-Star Reviews.