Dr.
Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist and the author
of
"The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween" believes that everyone must use
discretion and common sense when it comes to selfies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ABC Series Premier, 'Selfie': Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, Positive Psychologist, Offers Insight
Selfies,
now a primary means for self expression, have struck a chord with
mainstream America for many reasons, the term now making it as the
title of a mainstream network show. Dr. Holstein believes selfies can
be a valid form of self expression
[Long
Branch, NJ, September 26, 2014] A new series, 'Selfie' will premier
on ABC television this month. The show's central character begins to
realize that having 'friends' on Facebook is not the same as
having real friends.
"Next
week," Dr. Holstein stated, "we will be watching the first episode.
Based loosely on the Eliza Dooley character, we get to follow the new
Eliza trying to leave her habit of instant gratification via social
media. Henry enters her arena to change her from a vapid person, always
distracting herself via social media from her feelings, into a
meaningful person who can leave narcissism behind."
"As
a positive psychologist what I find fascinating about this sit-com is
that the show clearly presents some of the downsides of filling our
lives with Facebook friends, rather than taking the time to establish
meaningful face to face friendships. 'Being friended is not the
same as having friends.' 'A new show that pulls your head out of your
cloud.' However, the show's name Selfie promotes the notion that
selfies in and of themselves promote narcissism and a lack of
connecting with the rest of the world. This is far from the
truth. Selfies, as I've mentioned before, allow people to finally have
access to a fast way to record: a new form of personal diary, for
themselves and/or to connect their personal lives with friends and
family. The real culprits are not selfies, but rather a complex
combination of factors in the ways we live that push us into instant
time chunks, clearly augmented by the social media structure, that
don't help us as human beings to feel connected, safe, loved,
befriended, relaxed and just happy to be alive and taking our time with
life."
Dr. Holstein is fascinated with how selfies have impacted
society, and the effects on teens and tweens. She recently released
"The Truth, Diary Of A Gutsy Tween". The new book is a revised and
expanded edition of her very successful book, 'The Truth: I'm a Girl,
I'm Smart and I Know Everything'. The new book is published by Sky Pony
Press.
A Facebook page, thetruthforgirls, highlights many of the
topics woven into "The Truth". Articles, videos, remarks,
conversations, visuals, on this page center around many of the issues
that tweens face growing up. These include: self-esteem issues,
quarreling in families, divorce, moving to a new home, a new school,
best friends, a crush, bullies, a death in the family, money issues,
not feeling pretty, feeling sad, feeling lonely, jealousy and more. Dr.
Holstein's book for teens and tweens is a first in using fiction for
embedding positive psychology concepts.
Her second book in The
Truth Series is “Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and I’ll Tell You
Mine…Maybe!” Now the girl is 13. She handles many adolescent
issues, including a crush, moving, a death in the family, feeling fat
and problems with girlfriends. 'Secrets' provides a book kids and
parents and grandparents can share and use as a sounding board for
needed communication between the generations.
Both “The Truth”
and “Secrets” are great for parents, grandparents, older siblings and
teachers to establish lines of communication with the tweens and teens
in their lives. Both books are being re-released by Sky Pony Press.
Dr.
Holstein believes that getting in touch with one's strengths, talents
and potential at every age, as well as learning how to hold on to the
wise, playful, happy, gutsy and energetic girl that still resides
within each woman is essential for mental health.
To assist this
process she has written many books, including: case study material as
presented in ‘The Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy’; inspirational
stories as presented in ‘Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient
is YOU’ and romance, mystery books designed to bring fun, excitement,
romance and positive psychological truths into women's lives.
Latest books are: Parts 1 and 2 of ‘Next Year in Jerusalem’,
available in paper and as e-books; Parts 1,2 and 3 of ‘Next Year in
Jerusalem’ available in one book, incorporated into ‘Around Every
Corner, Romance & Mystery...’.
Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drbarbara@enchantedself.com.
All of her works are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all
other online retailers. More information is available at her website at
http://www.enchantedself.com. Videos from the first Creative Performance Workshop are available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIMJ00jmjVO_TzOKTRUEF1eoS3n4uHfCp
Profile:
Dr.
Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is
the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for
happiness. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey
with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.
Dr. Barbara can be
found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED'
style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and
Parenting.
She has been a contributor to Heart and Soul,
Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal,
Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.
‘The
Enchanted Self, A Positive Therapy’ is in its second printing through
Brunner-Routledge. ‘Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is
YOU!’ received rave reviews as an inspirational storybook. ‘DELIGHT’ is
available in two versions, paperback and a CD that includes music, art,
and Dr. Holstein’s voice.
Other works include ‘The Truth, (I’m a
girl, I’m Smart and I Know Everything)’, now re-issued and expanded as
'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween,' 'Secrets: You Tell Me Yours and
I’ll Tell You Mine…Maybe!’ and 'Around Every Corner: Romance And
Mystery . . . '
Contact:
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
732-571-1200
http://www.newromancebooks.com
http://www.next-year-in-jerusalem.com
http://www.enchantedself.com
http://www.thetruthforgirls.com
drbarbara@enchantedself.com
https://www.facebook.com/thetruthforgirls?ref=br_tf
Twitter: @truth4girls, and
Twitter: @drbholstein
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