Psychology: The Stuff You Can Really Use
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CHRISTOPHER CROSS WAS RIGHT TOO
Christopher Cross wrote and performed a song about sailing. It was not really about sailing, however. His point is that we all need hobbies. They allow us to relax, to escape, reduce stress, and to go to another place. Indeed, as he says in his song: “the canvass can do miracles”. He was on to something there. Whether it is painting, sailing, collecting coins, or sewing, hobbies do provide a sense of fulfillment. allow us to relax, reduce stress, and improve our mental health. (Unless you’re a Cubs fan). They also allow us to find and relate to others with a similar passion. In many cases, a hobby provides a common link between generations. I remember my father taking me to see a young rookie play for the Cincinnati Reds. That same player, I took my daughter to see play his last year in the major leagues. That player was Pete Rose. Boy, did he have a long career. My love of baseball contributed to many passionate discussions with both my father and my daughter, both of whom were big baseball fans.
Christopher thanks for your contribution.
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Psychology: The Stuff You Can Really Use offers a thought-provoking description of some of the basics of psychology that can be used to enhance your life and to understand yourself and others better. Having worked as a psychologist for over thirty years, and having had the opportunity to teach the subject at the college level for the same amount of time, author Brad Rasch has discovered what this field has to offer that is useful and interesting. This practical reference guide provides information that can be used to enhance your life and gain a better understanding of yourself and others.
He examines several different topics that can aid in developing strong mental health like having a hobby that can allow us to relax, reduce stress, and improve our mental health. Hobbies can also encourage us to find and relate to others with a similar passion. Another topic he tackles is the concept that one man’s fault is another man’s lesson—we learn from the mistakes that others make. Psychology: The Stuff You Can Really Use facilitates learning from the vast experience and expertise of the author by offering his thoughts on a variety of topics relating to psychology in short passages.About the Author
Bradley W. Rasch has worked as a child psychologist for over thirty years and is currently a psychology instructor at a Chicago area college. He has taught several psychology and business courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels over the last three decades. He has published numerous articles in professional journals.