Best Selling Books by Robert J. Wicks

Discover new freedom through this step-by-step approach to living life with a sense of joy, compassion, hope, and commitment. The author offers helpful hints to quietly overcome the resistances that limit our ability to become the persons we were meant to be. Featured in the Washington Post.

Weaving Spirituality and Psychology in Search of Charity, Robert J. Wicks. A wise and illuminating book that shows us how, during periods of confusion and pain, we have a unique ability to nurture our relationship with God and to help it grow in surprising ways.

This innovative volume presents an insightful philosophical portrait of the life and work of Arthur Schopenhauer. Focuses on the concept of the sublime as it clarifies Schopenhauer’s aesthetic theory, moral theory and asceticism Explores the substantial relationships between Schopenhauer’s philosophy and Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity Defends Schopenhauer’s position that absolute truth can be known and described as a blindly striving, all-permeating, universal “Will” Examines the influence of Asian philosophy on Schopenhauer Describes the relationships between Schopenhauer’s thought and that of Hegel, Nietzsche, and Wittgenstein.

Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and best-selling author of Riding the Dragon and Everyday Simplicity, offers an insightful guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Exploring the early Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers through a psychological lens, Dr. Wicks uses their wisdom to guide readers towards humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers, but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert presents readers with the Four Desert Questions that will lead them to take Three Steps to Inner Freedom.

"Robert Wicks is a master craftsman of hope. He exquisitely hones this indispensable quality in Conversations with a Guardian Angel. Wicks''s perspective remains positive even amid the greatest darkness and loss. The author has a remarkable ability to draw meaning from the events of ordinary life and offer theological, spiritual and psychological insights with both depth and clarity. As with his other publications, this one is spiced with good humor, delightful stories, and practical insights. Prepare yourself for a spiritually enriching and hope-filled experience as you enter into these beloved conversations." -- Joyce Rupp, Award-winning author of numerous books, including Fragments of Your Ancient Name Jack, a psychiatrist recovering from a personal tragedy, finds hope and healing in the wise words offered by his guardian angel, Kathleen. She introduces him to a world of new perspective, the insight of other spiritual guides, and a new life of acceptance and hope in the wake of great loss. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.

Robert J. Wicks argumenta a favor de la humildad y la autenticidad en un momento en que el narcisismo y el exhibicionismo son protagonistas en muchos ámbitos, como la política, el entretenimiento o los deportes. Y defiende la simplicidad en una época en la que la vida parece tan compleja. Te muestra la fuerza y la alegría al explorar quién eres, y te invita a compartirte con los demás de forma que ellos también puedan beneficiarse y recuperarse. El autor reexamina específicamente temas de humildad, sencillez, soltar, autoconciencia, «tiempo a solas» y la resiliencia, en una era en la que las personas tasan cada vez más la autoestima mediante medidas externas, como la cantidad de «me gusta», vistas y seguidores en las redes sociales. De este modo, muchas personas persiguen fantasías imposibles y viven con el miedo constante de «perderse». Wicks ofrece un retorno a nuestro auténtico yo y nos da pautas para enfrentarnos al fracaso y beneficiarnos del mismo.

Everybody talks spirituality. Here''s how you can do something real and practical about achieving it.

In his most intimate self-portrait, Robert J. Wicks--bestselling author of Riding the Dragon and respected spiritual guide, therapist, and speaker--reflects on childhood summers spent away from New York on his family¿s farm. He mines those memories for lessons in finding contentment amidst hectic contemporary life. Author, speaker, psychologist, and spiritual guide Robert J. Wicks opens a window into his personal life, relating stories of the people and places that shaped his spiritual perspective in youth and early in his professional career. Now in paperback, Streams of Contentment shows Wicks as a New York City boy spending summers on his uncle¿s farm in the Catskills. He highlights the resonance between life in the country and the insights of spiritual writers on gratefulness and mindfulness, concluding: "The crucial calling for me now is to be content with who and where I already am."

In the Gospels, Christ gave a mandate to his disciples to be open to others and to God. In Availability, Wicks teaches that Christian ministry on every level requires humility, self-knowledge, awareness of our own limitations, and a determination to carry on despite challenges.

Mentoring has long been a treasured way people have shared their wisdom with others. Ideal for everyone from families to church groups, "Sharing Wisdom" offers a simple, step-by-step approach to everyday mentoring. It''s filled with stories, easy-to-learn skills, and prudent helpful cautions.

Self-Ministry, or the pastoral care of the self, is a growing concern among Christians everywhere who want to know how they can keep their own emotional fires burning while extending their warmth to others. This book is a unique attempt to integrate psychological methods of self-examination with spiritual principles of discernment.

"This book presents one hundred reflections on ways that we can relate better with self, others, and God"--

Tells how to lead a simple life through listening, seeing, serving, and experiencing, and suggests ways to experience God through our emotions

Physicians, nurses and allied health professionals working in the health care system must be prepared to offer support at all times, despite staffing shortages, financial pressures and legal requirements. This is a guide for health professionals to help the cope with the stress of those demands.

This is one of the few programmed texts now available in the police-correctional science fieldOCoone of the first written specifically for law enforcement and correction officers on interviewing. Features include an easy-to-understand programmed format, numerous studies from the law enforcement and corrections fields, basic principles in interviewing (not offered in any interrogation text to date), universal principles designed for use throughout the world."

This workbook is related to leadership, supervision and problem solving, commencing with easily comprehensible ideas and progressing to more difficult concepts.

"In late August 2021 the remnants of Hurricane Ida, by then not even a tropical depression, found its way to New York City and surrounding areas. The storm caused major destruction and loss in the south, particularly Louisiana. However, by the time it moved though New York, there was not much in the way of news about the storm. Still, within a few hours close to 7 inches of rain inundated the area. The rainfall was too much for the saturated ground to absorb, especially in areas below sea level. The quick, intense storm left a great deal of water moving into roadways, filling basements, and even first floors of apartment buildings, single family homes, and places of work and worship. Patio furniture, sports equipment, even cars from backyards and driveways floated down major roads. Hundreds of people lost their homes, close to fifty people lost their lives in a storm that barely was spoken of prior to the event"--

"Spiritual mentoring advice inspired by the writings and life of renowned priest and author Henri Nouwen"--

"This guide sets out to fill the "religion information gap" which often exists between psychotherapists and the Protestant and Catholic clergy, sisters, brothers, and deacons they treat. Chronic and acute secondary stress among those in ministry is high today, and it leads many of them into therapy looking for help. The authors conclude that clinical treatment for religious workers is a multicultural issue, as it is with any diverse ethnic, racial, or otherwise culturally distinct group. To this end, they frame each relevant psychological issue discussed in terms of its cultural context for those engaged in professional ministry, along with the social context that influences the problem, and the internal psychological set that either predisposes or complicates the issue."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved