Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life

Leaving Behind Childhood Traumas for Bright, Productive Futures

September 20, 2010
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Actress Drew Barrymore, Actor Todd Bridges, Senator Harry Reid and Former President Bill Clinton experienced the impact of troubled childhoods. Why are some adults able to move beyond the pain of abuse resulting from dysfunctional, emotionally unavailable parents, while others remain trapped?


The Fugitive Game: Coming to a Town Near You

September 17, 2010
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Recently, a newspaper columnist asked me to weigh in on a new teenage version of tag, called fugitive. I provided her with some insights. Upon further reflection, I have penned this parody, an intentional mockery of this game].


About author

James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT is an educator, writer, licensed professional counselor and nationally certified cognitive-behavioral therapist practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. He specializes in treating anxiety, depression and the emotional effects of pain management issues. He served as a teacher and guidance counselor for 30 years and has taught graduate-level counselor education courses for Chapman University. In 2005, he self-published Stepping Out of the Bubble: Reflections on the Pilgrimage of Counseling Therapy (Booklocker.com). His latest book, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (New Horizon Press) is about the impact of troubled childhoods on adult functioning. He can be reached through his website at www.scottsdaletherapy.net.

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