Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Edition Of Her Bestselling Self-Esteem Book, Conflict And A Bit Of Magic

    WILMINGTON, NC, January 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The importance of communication between young people and older parents and grandparents cannot be overstated. With the ever-increasing pace of modern life and the fragmentation of families, it can be difficult for different generations to find common ground and build strong, meaningful relationships. This communication gap can lead to misunderstandings, negative attitudes, and a lack of appreciation for the experiences and perspectives of others.

To bridge this gap, it is essential for young people and older adults to make an effort to understand and respect each other's differences. This can be achieved through open and honest communication, as well as through shared experiences and activities. By taking the time to listen to and learn from one another, both young people and older adults can gain a greater appreciation for the unique perspectives and wisdom that each generation has to offer.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's book 'Conflict And A Bit Of Magic' provides a valuable resource for fostering communication and understanding between different generations. By using fiction to address real-world challenges, Dr. Holstein offers a engaging and accessible way for young people to learn about the importance of communication and the value of different perspectives. Through stories that are both relatable and thought-provoking, this book can help to build bridges between generations and promote positive, respectful communication.

In this book, a high school freshman is facing a number of challenges, including a disappointing boyfriend and the fallout from a party. She jumps at the chance to visit her aunt in Minnesota and escape her irritating family, only to find herself drawn into a seance that reveals mysterious information about a deceased relative. Upon returning home, she must confront more mysteries, as well as communication issues with her mother. However, she also experiences some enlightening moments that help her understand her situation better.

The second edition of Conflict And A Bit Of Magic will be published in spring of 2025.

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, assisting them in developing skills in decision-making, self-awareness, and courage, as well as improving inter-generational communication.

She is a visionary psychologist and filmmaker whose unprecedented selfie films have garnered over 200 placements and awards. Her singular vision is to help girls build resilience, self-esteem, and discover their own talents, abilities, and self-worth. Dr. Holstein has spent decades developing tools and techniques to help girls enhance self esteem and resilience. One of those tools, a workbook for girls titled, 'Looking Good, Feeling Good', achieved bestseller status, an honor that many of her other books have achieved. The ebook hit the top of the Teen and Young Adult Self Esteem eBooks.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair. She wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts dedicated to addressing resilience and self esteem

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

Dr. Holstein's workbook for kids, 'Secrets' also achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, including selfie films and resilience and self esteem podcasts can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at [email protected] information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. 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. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women's World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

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