The Authentic Man: A Guide to Happiness and Purpose (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781511994149)

Dr. Smith is a dynamic and inspirational speaker and facilitator of powerful transformational seminars and workshops. He has made it his life's work to help others eliminate the "darkness"in their lives in order to find the "light" of their "true" and authentic selves. He is a psychotherapist and professional life coach with a private practice near Los Angeles, California and he is a Professor of "Addiction Counseling" at a local college. He has over thirty years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Addictions. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and Addiction Studies from International University for Graduate Studies; a Master's degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Indiana University. He is the author of "Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders: A Practitioner's Guide" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2007) and has published several articles in professional magazines. He has been a frequent professional referral source for the "Dr. Phil" show. Dr. Smith has created the A.C.E.S. method that he has used to help hundreds of people transform themselves into happy and fulfilled individuals. A.C.E.S. (Accelerated Cognitive and Emotional Solutions) is a unique combination of therapeutic techniques that Dr. Smith has integrated into an effective method to bring about accelerated shifts in a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior. He utilizes these techniques in his therapy and coaching practice and in his powerful transformational workshops, including his signature training called "Behind the Mask". Dr. Smith is also a Certified Leader of intensive men's trainings sponsored by the Mankind Project, an organization that has served thousands of men worldwide.