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Dr. Dreyfus has been in private practice in the Los Angeles-Santa Monica area for over 40 years working with a variety of people dealing with problems of adolescence and adult life.
He is active in community affairs, a member of national, state and local professional associations. He is frequently sought by the media for his expert opinion on many contemporary social and psychological issues.
Living Life from the Inside Out offers a guide for living a fulfilling life based on values and principles of Positive Psychology. All of the royalties from sale of Dr. Dreyfus’s books are donated to charity.
I want my books to stimulate thought. I want them to offer an alternative way of viewing oneself, one's relationships, and one's world. I hope that they translate into everyday language some of the psychological concepts that have developed over the past 50 years, which can be helpful to people in thinking about their life. I want to demystify psychotherapy and psychological issues as part of the human experience rather than as psychopathology. I want my books to make it possible for people to put into action small changes that over time build to significant changes resulting in a happier and more fulfilling life.
Reviewed by Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite
Living Life From the Inside Out: Who You Are Matters by Edward A. Dreyfus, PhD, is an excellent choice for anyone who desires to focus on the important aspects of life. Dr. Dreyfus, a clinical psychologist for over 40 years, shares his experienced perspective throughout the book. While our society defines success in terms of career, money, property, etc., the author contends that success can be defined as living a conscious life with integrity. Dr. Dreyfus illustrates how a fulfilled life is achieved when our core values are congruent with our actions. Additionally, other essential aspects in living a balanced life, such as beliefs, forgiveness, courage, commitment, and love, are also examined. The chapter, The Story We Tell, explains how each of us develops a narrative about our lives. This narrative may be based on distorted memories and may be misinterpreted – an interesting perspective.
Although the knowledge in this book has some basis in psychological theories, it is presented in a comprehensible manner. Edward A. Dreyfus’ well-developed presentation in Living Life from the Inside Out: Who You Are Matters can be understood by all readers. Dr. Dreyfus’ writing style is clear and down-to-earth. The addition of personal vignettes illustrates his concepts well. Likewise, several practical, step-by-step exercises will assist one on the journey to conscious living. Although a few sections may seem basic or simplistic to some, there is powerful and eloquent wisdom within each one. Combine this wisdom with practical solutions, and a truly balanced and satisfying life can be achieved. This book is a true gem!
