Trumpism

This book describes the current situation in 2016 causing much stress then it explains and demonstrates 16 ways of surviving and thriving, no matter what. The book consists of two parts: The Situation and The Response. The situation uses first hand reporting to demonstrate the harmful impact on our children and many others, and develops a definition of Trumpism. This is a fascist movement with grave danger to our nation. Trumpism has caused much fear, anger, distrust and division, even among families. The fraying social fabric is described. The Response offers 16 ways of coping. Out of a life time of professional psychology, the author distills and demonstrates 16 ways to cope with stress and learn resilience, inch by inch. The powerful practice of re-framing is given many examples. This book becomes a handbook on developing resilience and is useful both for personal growth and for group discussion. It is appositive psychology in response to much negativity. Dr. Paschal Baute is a retired psychologist with 50 years of experience both in counseling and consulting. He writes on themes of resilience, total wellness and spirituality. He has authored 24 books on kindle and 18 in print on Amazon addressing these themes. His mission as a blind Veteran with training at the Hines VA Blind Rehab Center is to demonstrate to his 900,000 blind Veteran brothers and sisters the power of this training by writing books. . His memoir, Resilience of a Dream Catcher, 2012, is his story of a troubled childhood and surviving three major life traumas, becoming a monk, a priest and Navy Chaplain. His military service extended over 24 years, from 1948 to 1972 and included service with all four branches. He is married 48 years to Janette Osborne, and they have three children, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Table of contents The Situation America's Therapists Are Worried about Trump's Effect on Your Mental Health. An Open Letter to Mr. Trump from a Trauma Survivo. What is Trumpism? The Response Self Intimacy is the Most Basic Skill in Life. What is the Secret of Happiness? How Blind Are We in Our Own World? Am I Skillful with the Language of Feelings? How Do I Decide "Who Am I"? Where My Story Begins? Do You Avoid the Blame Game? My Earliest Reframe. What is Positive Reframing? When is Forgiveness Needed? Out of Darkness, An Inner Wellspring. Resilience in Action. Resilience Checklist 16 Principles. Are You a Helper or a Rescuer? What if Stress is at Home, an "elephant in the living room", or the bedroom? EPILOGUE: There's More. Prayer of St. Francis. About the Authors. Other Books by Dr. Paschal Baute.