Dr. Phil's Book Club

[Dr. Phil]

Oprah said I should make a book club.

Besides my books what do you suggest?

[George W. Bush]

Reed HOW TO BE A GEORGE BUSH!

[AsSeenOnTV]

Everything Kevin Trudeau!

You can't see his books without buying them.

In fact if you call within the next 8 minutes you'll get his books FREE!! All you have to do is pay for the shipping and handling*

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*Shipping and handling will cost you your left nut and still take 6-8 weeks to deliver. Offer is subject to change without notice. Please no checks, COD's, credit cards, gift cards, real money, or monopoly money. You must claim to be 18 or older to buy (we don't care if you lie. Offer requires you to buy 8 other items to be valid.

[PerversionMan]

Dr. Phil, you don't even know what a REAL man is!

[Paramedic]

It's not really a book, per se, but I've had an idea since med school. Of course all my colleagues and professors laughed at me for it ...

Anyway, I've noticed that soldiers in the field encounter great stress, and that their hardships can cause just as hard a toll on their mental health as it does on their physical health. But where are the military psychologists when they're needed most? They're on over-rated, syndicated, daytime, talk-shows.

I proposed that we deploy therapists to the front lines by parachute when ever and where ever they're needed most. We can call them paracologists!

What do you think?

*brzz-kweeerp*

[Ann Coulter]

The only books worth reading are the Bible and anything I've written.

Every other book in the history of the world does nothing but spread filthy liberal lies.

[PerversionMan]

Actually, I rather enjoy Naked Lunch.

[BigRayCharles]

I think this topic is pedantic and petulant. Mwahahahah!

[Solid Snake]

*beep beep*
*fade out*

Hey Colonel, who's this guy? He seems pretty smart.

(Colonel)That's Dr. Phil McGraw Snake. He's an American born psychologist and TV personality. Many people rely on him for practical domestic advice. He appears on his own TV show, as well as many public venues.

So instead of laying on a bed in a private room, you go to a TV show instead for a shrink? Times have changed.

(Colonel)Yes Snake. Many people have lent themselves to televised dispute resolution. It seems like the popular thing to do among Americans.

Wow, maybe he can help me with my problems...

*end conversation*

[Michael Vick]

Oprah said I should make a book club.

Besides my books what do you suggest?

Dear Mister Phil.

I needs some help with finding Jesus's. I needs to repent for my sinning. What ever shall I do? What does you reccomend I does with my life?

<3 Michael

[Scooby Doo]

I rike "Roodnight Moon"! Rut rat on your rist! Rits a rassic!

Roh, and ri Michael. Row are Spot and Coby roing?

[simple_man]

It's not really a book, per se, but I've had an idea since med school. Of course all my colleagues and professors laughed at me for it ...

Anyway, I've noticed that soldiers in the field encounter great stress, and that their hardships can cause just as hard a toll on their mental health as it does on their physical health. But where are the military psychologists when they're needed most? They're on over-rated, syndicated, daytime, talk-shows.

I proposed that we deploy therapists to the front lines by parachute when ever and where ever they're needed most. We can call them paracologists!

What do you think?

*brzz-kweeerp*
to many big words. head hurt. :explosion

[Pickles]

I'd say "Sound of the Beast" by that douchebag Ian Christe, but wouldn't you know, he forgot about the most awesome band in the whole world in there.

[Oprah]

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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dr. Phil]

You're so wise Oprah.

[hit0goroshi]

Your FACE is wise!!! OOOOOO PWND!!!! Wait...

......

That's WASN'T a burn....

[Ann Coulter]

Dear Mister Phil.

I needs some help with finding Jesus's. I needs to repent for my sinning. What ever shall I do? What does you reccomend I does with my life?

<3 Michael

Enlist in the armed forces and join our mighty Crusaders in the Middle East right now spreading the truth of Jesus to those who will accept him and cleansing the rest.

[B.L.A.C.K.]

Belmont: I don't know, I'd suggest the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. I hear those are-

Alien: Sir? I just picked this up on the radio:


Hey Colonel, who's this guy? He seems pretty smart.

(Colonel)That's Dr. Phil McGraw Snake. He's an American born psychologist and TV personality. Many people rely on him for practical domestic advice. He appears on his own TV show, as well as many public venues.

So instead of laying on a bed in a private room, you go to a TV show instead for a shrink? Times have changed.

(Colonel)Yes Snake. Many people have lent themselves to televised dispute resolution. It seems like the popular thing to do among Americans.

Wow, maybe he can help me with my problems...

*end conversation*

Alien: There's someone else here.

[Smurttle]

Try reading the Holy Bible. That is the only book you heathens need.

[George W. Bush]

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[S3PH1R0TH_1337_K1LLUR]

how bout ah hentei book?

[B.L.A.C.K.]

Crow: You're besmirching a valid question by the great Dr. Phil! Stop it!

[Dr. Phil]

Authentic Self

When you're asked, "Who are you?" what is your answer? "I'm a mom." "I'm a doctor." "I live in Ohio." Often the answer is not who you are, but what you do, what your social station is, or how you see your function in life. You can't answer who you are, because you don't know.

There is another level of existence that is the real, true, genuine substance of who you are. It's what Dr. Phil defines as the authentic self.

The authentic self is the you that can be found at your absolute core. It is the part of you not defined by your job, function or role. It is the composite of all your skills, talents and wisdom. It is all of the things that are uniquely yours and need expression, rather than what you believe you are supposed to be and do.

Fictional Self

When you're not living faithfully to your authentic self, you find yourself feeling incomplete, as if there is a hole in your soul. You may have found that it's easier to fill the roles your family and friends expect of you, rather than becoming who you really want to be. Living this way drains you of the critical life energy you need to pursue the things you truly value.

When you live a life that has you ignoring your true gifts and talents while performing assigned or inherited roles instead, you are living as your fictional self.

The fictional self sends you false information about who you are and what you should be doing with your life. It blocks the information you need in order to maintain the connection with your authentic identity. Relying on information from the fictional self means you're putting your trust in a broken compass.

[George W. Bush]

Wht Dr. Fill meanz is, NO FAT CHICKS

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[Dr. Phil]

If I talked to your parents it would have been somthing like this:

Tool 1: Parenting with Purpose
One of the most important and exciting decisions you can make as a parent is to define success goals for your child. Choosing, communicating and pursuing clear and age-appropriate goals for your child will give them a sense of purpose that brings them the experience of mastering their world as they achieve the designated benchmarks in their lives. Your definition of success for your child must reflect your child's interests, skills and abilities and not just yours.


Two possible goals to consider are socialization and authenticity. Socialization means helping your child to become a responsible citizen, learning how to work in harmony with other people and to develop intimate and trusting relationships. Authenticity is fostered when you set goals suited to your child's interests, abilities and talents. One of the great responsibilities you have as a parent — and one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children — is to teach them to develop their gifts fully to build their lives around whatever it is that fulfills them.




Tool 2: Parenting with Clarity
This tool is based on the principle that communication between parents and their children is essential for building and maintaining a loving and productive relationship. Children need to feel that they have certain power and influence within the framework of the boundaries that you've created in your family. The primary way to promote that feeling is to give them your full, undivided attention and weigh very carefully what they're seeking to convey. Listening is key.

Too often, the only communication that takes place between you and your child is when a crisis has erupted. It's important to talk about critical issues outside of stress-packed situations. The time to discuss curfew, for example, is not when the child comes home 30 minutes late. The rules should be established before the kid goes out at night. If he breaks curfew, save the discussions of consequences until the calm of the next morning when you both have clear heads. Yelling and screaming in the heat of the moment is the poorest form of communication you can practice. Sometimes when it comes to communication, timing is everything.

Children want to be heard and know that their feelings are being considered. They want to know that they can earn certain rights and privileges if they do what is expected of them. They want to have a perception of some power, some ability to create what they want.




Tool #3: Parenting by Negotiation
As parents, you can negotiate with many different styles. The first step is to assess the kind of personalities and types you're dealing with. That will tell you what type of negotiation approach to take. If you've got a highly rebellious kid, you don't necessarily want to approach the negotiations in a heavy-handed way.

One of the first steps in teaching your child negotiation basics is to make sure he or she can predict the consequences of their actions so they have a sense of responsibility for the outcomes generated. Five critical steps to successful negotiation are:

- Narrow the area of dispute.
- Find out what it is they really want.
- Work to find a middle ground.
- Be specific in your agreement and the negotiation's outcome.
- Make negotiated agreements, shorter term in the beginning.




Tool #4: Parenting with Currency
If you want your child to behave appropriately, you have to set the standards for the behaviors you want. Too often, parents look only at undesirable behaviors and their parenting styles dissolve into complaining and reacting. If you focus on developing the positive behaviors in your child, then the negative behaviors won't be so overwhelming. You also have to determine your child's currency. Currency is anything that when presented during or immediately after a target behavior will increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again. Figure out a way for them to get as much of what they want through appropriate behavior.

There are a number of different currencies that can vary with your child's age. This can be stuffed animals, DVDs, television and computer privileges and stereos. Once you understand what is valuable in your child's life, then you can mold and shape his or her behavior.

It is also effective to put in writing what you expect of your child, and what the consequences will be if he or she does not go with the program. These are called contingency contracts or behavioral contracts. Click here to download a sample contract. (Adobe Acrobat is required).



Tool #5: Parenting Through Change

You must be willing to adopt a commando commitment. This is having a whatever-it-takes mentality. This may mean that you may have to take two weeks off from your job and stay home with the children. You might have to drive a less expensive car, live in a smaller house, cut down on eating out or vacationing closer to home. The future of you and your children is at stake. Drastic problems call for drastic solutions. It's called creating "disequilibrium," because it results in a redefinition of roles and a major shift of power that can be temporarily unsettling to those who were running the show and having their way. Shaking up a family requires thoughtful planning.



Some ways to create disequilibrium are writing an expression of commitment, developing a communication system, holding a support system and anticipating resistance.

Tool #6: Parenting in Harmony
You do not have to compete with distractions like TV, cell phones, video games or Instant Messaging. The best way to accomplish your mission for family control is to insist on an environmental cleanup. The sooner you start this process and the younger your children are when you change the rhythm of your life, the easier it will be and more profound will be the impact.

You can start by listing your family's top ten priorities. Then list the top ten things that waste time in your household. Once you compare the two lists, determine whether or not the way your family is living and investing their time is congruent. If you find the priorities and values at the top of your first list reside at the bottom of your time allocation list, you must consciously start reordering your time and energy commitments in such a way as to put what you know to be important back on center stage.



Tool #7: Parenting By Example
The most powerful role model in any child's life is the same-sex parent. It's a fact that children learn vicariously by observing the behavior of others and noting the consequences of their actions. They watch what happens to family members when they succeed or fail and those experiences become a reference for how they live. This is known as modeling.

Through your actions, words, behavior and love, you can direct your children to where you want them to go. Show them how to be happy, well-balanced and fulfilled adults. Shed any negative attitudes. Dump self-destructive behavior patterns. Turn up the positive attitude.