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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of Philosophy

Specialty: Clinical Psychology
San Francisco, California
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“Your new book (SECRETS) sou ... by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness “Your new book (SECRETS) sounds lovely! I’m so glad that you’re continuing the (Truth) series; your books are so important for teenagers that feel out of place in the worl ... Read on »
"You just get to be a girl" by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness On TV this am 'Samantha', one of th stars in Sex and the City, was being interviewed.  She commented that the movie and the show was so wonderful because "You j ... Read on »
“Feeling Special and Talented are Gifts All of Us Deserve”, according to Dr. Barbara... by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness “I think everything I make is a master piece!” These words were spoken by Cecelia who is a fashion designer. What makes her particularly unique is that she is 10 years o ... Read on »
“What a delightful book! ... by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness “What a delightful book! The girl made me smile. I could relate to her on many levels- from her first crush to being picked last for sports. She’s not only funny, she’s i ... Read on »
"Cute Shoes!" A signal for Happiness that goes with The Enchanted Self by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness I was with a young woman who had on the most adorable sandals.  They had a cute wedge hell and pretty straps and I just felt good looking at her move in them.  I said to h ... Read on »
"The Secret"book- Many Recipes For Happiness by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Here's a quote from the sensational new book, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.  She states on page 118, "Many people have sacrificed themselves for others, thinking when they s ... Read on »
"The Truth" about some adults! by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness "Yesterday my father’s cousin George came to visit from Las Vegas, where he lives.  He stayed for lunch and then we took him to the Lake and then we went to Howard John ... Read on »
'The Truth, I'm a girl, I'm smart and I know everything' Encourages Using our Memories in Positive... by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness After reading The Truth, I'm a girl, I'm smart and I know everything, a young woman of 23 wrote the following to me:   "I liked when the narrator wo ... Read on »
20 Ways to Stay Happy! by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness I was quoted in a great list of 20 ways to stay happy: Learn to scan your memory bank for your strengths, talents, passions, interests, practical coping skills, and ear ... Read on »
A Blessing As Fall Turns Toward Winter by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness May you be blessed with never falling into gloom even as fall turns toward winter.  May you always be blessed with realizing that the sun will come out tomorrow and small ... Read on »
A Blessing in a Tea Bag by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness My tea bag this morning simply said, "Keep up."  This short remark is a blessing in disguise.  When we can 'keep up' with our responsibilities, our health, our time for ou ... Read on »
A Blessing to End the Work Week by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness May you never fall behind the important tasks in your life May you be able to let go of the ones that don't need to be done And may you celebrate with friends and lo ... Read on »
A Blessing to Help Ease Us Into Autumn by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness As the leaves begin to fall may your spirits lift, As the weather cools may your true passions thrive, As winter comes closer may you know true warmth, As the sun ... Read on »
A Contest Looking for Your Memories of The Truth when You Were a Kid by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness I'm so excited to talk to you today about new Enchanted Self developments. For instance, do you know I have a new book?  Lots of you know, but many do not know.  The title ... Read on »
A Fourteen year old boy in Pasadena agrees with the 'girl' in The Truth, (I'm a girl, I'm smart... by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Gosh darn! Cussing banned in California town-taken from CNN news South Pasadena declares first week of March as No Cussing Week Mayor hopes proclamation will "el ... Read on »
A Gift from Mother - By Ellen Saposnik by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness When she was alive, my mother indulged my passion for collecting teddy bears. What began as an innocent purchase of one old-fashioned teddy 18 years ago has blossomed into ... Read on »
A Negative Recipe for Happiness by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Negative Recipes for Happiness can be very destructive.  Some of the worst are giving our girls, tweens and teens a Negative Recipe that goes something like this: Buy a ... Read on »
A New Approach to Sharing Positive Psychology via Fiction by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness As a positive psychologist I am determined to share and teach positive psychological concepts in a self help manner that truly works.  The question is how to do that and n ... Read on »
A New Entry From 'The Girl' who wrote THE TRUTH, I'm Ten, I'm Smart and I Know Everything by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness I'm already working on more stories about 'The Girl'.  In fact, I'm hoping for a book about her to be published in China.  That book will contain lots of entries that have ... Read on »
A New Podcast-Bernice Becker reads her stories Feel Good Stories by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted in: Blog Posts in Happiness Feel Good Stories Bernice Becker reads her stories, shares inspirational comments. Click on the link below to subscribe using itunes. http://phobos.app ... Read on »