Lots of memories, even from the very distant past, are charming and heartwarming. Here is a memory that many of us can resonate to: eating peanut butter sandwiches. I was surprised and delighted to hear on public radio that in New York City there lurks a small restaurant devoted to the nostalgia and experience of […]
The Wise Older Woman by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
Awhile ago, I attended a beautiful wedding. A young Jewish couple came together in joy and the room was filled with happiness. Outside of the banquet room I noticed a group of older women sitting near the door collecting charity. They all looked very pure and plain at the same time, young seniors and older […]
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist, Looks at What Makes Women Magical and Happy as Honor Their True Passions
As women we have to honor our true passions. If we don’t we are unhappy, even depressed. I’ve talked about this concept for years. In The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy, I discuss many reasons why we need to be true to ourselves. I also explain why we can not wait for anyone else to […]
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist looks at WHAT FLYING HORSES CAN TEACH US ABOUT BEING HUMAN AND REACHING ALWAYS FOR THE ENCHANTED SELF GOLDEN RING OF LIFE
Rabbi Y. Carlebach told the following story that makes us aware of how we can elevate ourselves. Often it is our own choice The Baal Shem Tov was a Rabbi who lived in the 18th century. He had extraordinary powers to uplift the down-trodden Jewish populations of Eastern Europe. As most of the Jews in […]
Welcome Changes Radio host Velma Gallant interviews exciting and dynamic guests such as New York Times best selling author, Neale Donald Walsch, Mike Dooley from “The Secret”, and Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein! Read what Dr. Barbara had to say about the show and listen to the show yourself!
Being a radio guest of Velma Gallant, the Queen of Joy, was a true treat. She is a marvelous radio host, who knows how to elicit from her guest so much information. I felt like my expertise as a positive psychologist and as an educator was just pouring out of me as we chatted about […]
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist Talks About What Makes a Happy Woman
A happy women is content in her life. She feels much peace of mind and also a healthy level of enthusiasm as she goes through her day. Of course, she can become upset or angry, just like anyone else. But her happy nature works to her benefit and soon enough she will find a way […]
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist Shares A Play-date With Enchantment: Using Your Past to Your Pleasurable Advantage
Here is an exercise that can help you to retrieve positive images and sensations focusing on one or more of your senses. Begin by closing your eyes and listening to the sounds around you. Listen for a few minutes. When you feel drawn to a particular sound, stay with it. Allow yourself to mentally wonder […]
More About THE ENCHANTED SELF, A Positive Therapy by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
This book, utilizing case studies, personal insights from my own life, reader exercises and even poetry, allows the reader to explore positive aspects of herself. If she is a therapist, she also learns how to make long overdue corrections in the treatment room. Many readers, therapists, and lay people, wrote to me thanking me for […]