Dark memories of childhood can stir negative feelings within us. Parental neglect, abuse, divorce, having been bullied at school or family conflict and tragedy may cause repeating images in our subconscious even as we try to move forward into adulthood. For some individuals, troubled childhoods leave scars that will not fade. The marks impede our ability to progress and mature, but there are healthy ways to conquer the turmoil from within and reign victorious over a haunted past.

TROUBLED CHILDHOOD, TRIUMPHANT LIFE: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth (March 2010, New Horizon Press) by James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT, is an indispensable step by step guide to release the shame, neglect and anguish of repressed emotions from hurtful upbringings, which we try to erase instead of dealing with. Krehbiel calls this “magical illusions.” Seeking to gain the approval and validation of parents who were absent, abusive or dysfunctional, we act out destructive behavior as adults becoming self-defeating, pessimistic and unable to experience joy.  Deterred from being comfortable and happy, adults who can’t let go of their troubled childhoods risk repeating this damaging chain of events with their own children.

Giving productive tips and advice, Krehbiel lays the foundation for new beginnings and provides the tools necessary for leaving the demons behind. He interprets the thoughts and behaviors of children in response to inadequate parenting, imparts methods of untwisting faulty and detrimental thinking and shows how to sort through pain to discard what didn’t work so the destructive cycle does not repeat.

With sensitivity and wisdom, Krehbiel outlines healthy ways to recognize the trauma, place it in the past and strive ahead for a better tomorrow. TROUBLED CHILDHOOD, TRIUMPHANT LIFE: Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth will help adults who have suffered trauma as children get on the right path to healing and growth, letting go of the past and build productive, happy futures.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT is a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in treating adults and children experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders.  He has taught Master’s level counselor education courses for Chapman University.  Mr. Krehbiel lives and is a practicing counselor in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

TROUBLED CHILDHOOD,
TRIUMPHANT LIFE

Healing from the Battle Scars of Youth

By James P. Krehbiel, Ed.S., LPC, CCBT

New Horizon Press

March 2010

Family and Parenting

$14.95, Paperback

ISBN 13: 978-0-88282-318-8