Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life

Leaving Behind Childhood Traumas for Bright, Productive Futures | September 20, 2010

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?  Respected author and therapist James P. Krehbiel provides answers to this question in his new ‘must read’ book, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life:  Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth.  He has shared the way forward on more than 20 national TV/radio shows, including interacting with Wayne Messmer, ‘voice’ of the Chicago Cubs.   Please read the press release provided and respond if you are interested in receiving a copy of James’ book in consideration of providing a review/interview.  Thank you.  Please contact:

James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT

Krehbiel Counseling

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LEAVING BEHIND CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS FOR BRIGHT, PRODUCTIVE FUTURES

Scottsdale, AZ, September 2010.  Dark memories of childhood can stir negative feelings within us. Parental neglect, abuse, divorce, having been bullied at school or family conflict and tragedy may cause repeating images in our subconscious even as we try to move forward into adulthood. For some individuals, troubled childhoods leave scars that will not fade. The marks impede our ability to progress and mature, but there are healthy ways to conquer the turmoil from within and reign victorious over a haunted past.

TROUBLED CHILDHOOD, TRIUMPHANT LIFE: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (March 2010, New Horizon Press) by James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT, is an indispensable step by step guide to release the shame, neglect and anguish of repressed emotions from hurtful upbringings, which we try to erase instead of dealing with. Krehbiel calls this “magical illusions.” Seeking to gain the approval and validation of parents who were absent, abusive or dysfunctional, we act out destructive behavior as adults becoming self-defeating, pessimistic and unable to experience joy.  Deterred from being comfortable and happy, adults who can’t let go of their troubled childhoods risk repeating this damaging chain of events with their own children.

Giving productive tips and advice, Krehbiel lays the foundation for new beginnings and provides the tools necessary for leaving the demons behind. He interprets the thoughts and behaviors of children in response to inadequate parenting, imparts methods of untwisting faulty and detrimental thinking and shows how to sort through pain to discard what didn’t work so the destructive cycle does not repeat.

With sensitivity and wisdom, Krehbiel outlines healthy ways to recognize the trauma, place it in the past and strive ahead for a better tomorrow. TROUBLED CHILDHOOD, TRIUMPHANT LIFE: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth will help adults who have suffered trauma as children get on the right path to healing and growth, letting go of the past and build productive, happy futures.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in treating adults and children experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders.  He has taught Master’s level counselor education courses for Chapman University.  Mr. Krehbiel lives and is a practicing counselor in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Please visit his informative website at: http://www.scottsdaletherapy.net.

Midwest Book Review: “No childhood is escaped scot-free.  Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life discusses tough childhoods…presents many stories of people succeeding and failing against their upbringing…drawing heavily on his decade of experience, Krehbiel presents why some people rise above their upbringing and some are crippled under it…an enlightening and intriguing read, not to be missed.”

Receiving rave reviews from readers:

Rachel Elaine: “Who among us can truly claim an idyllic home life when growing up? …Children instinctively idealize and “protect” their parents.  However, children who grow up minimizing the significance of a troubled past may suffer a myriad of consciously or unconsciously recognizable symptoms carried into adulthood…in short, what isn’t resolved in the past may present problems in the present.  In his latest book, Krehbiel brings forth 15 years of his vast professional experience to help bring closure and peace to relationships with parents that were less than nurturing, thereby loosening the grip of negative power over the affected adult child.  If you are one of the few who escaped youth relative unscathed, Troubled Childhood, Triumphant Life would still be beneficial reading.  The understanding of consequences of the past and behavioral origins can help improve marriages, partnerships or any relationships.  Regardless where you’ve come from, Krehbiel will lead you to a life of more holistic integrity…”

C. Gale Perkins: “In this book…Krehbiel explores aspects of trauma that often happen in a child’s life…in today’s world there are so many people that can put themselves into the pages of this book written with so much knowledge and empathy.  Having worked in a psychiatric substance abuse hospital for 25 years, I have seen so many of the cases Mr. Krehbiel describes.  I feel this would be an excellent teaching manual for hospitals and schools to provide a better understanding of problems that rise in these environments.  I must say the book stirred up questions for me and made me think about some things I had dealt with and gave some insight into some I hadn’t addressed.  Thanks…I now understand some of my own experiences.  Recommend this book to anyone searching for answers to a productive adulthood…”

Ervin E. Harmon: “…an outstanding book covering the many significant problems that people have experienced during troubled childhoods and how these problems have affected people throughout their life…his work points out that many adults carry around significant baggage …self-defeating thinking and behavior into adulthood…explores how to deal with these serious deficiencies.  Great deal of information in this book that will peak your interest and help you to better understand the many problems that surface…and remain with a person…unless rectified.  Highly recommend this author’s work.”