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Jan Resnick

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Jan Resnick, PhD, is an internationally respected Psychotherapist and couple’s counsellor whose work has spanned four decades, three continents, and has helped hundreds of people connect to what matters most: each other. The Founding President of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors’ Association of Western Australia; founding Director of The Churchill Clinic, a nationally recognised and accredited training organisation; and long-standing member of the Editorial Advisory Panel for the national journal Psychotherapy in Australia, Jan believes in the accessibility of information and support. Jan currently resides in Perth, Western Australia, with his wife Cath and six children.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jan Resnick I haven't really had to. However, there have been times when I haven't felt the energy or drive or desire to grind out a piece of writing. I sit down …moreI haven't really had to. However, there have been times when I haven't felt the energy or drive or desire to grind out a piece of writing. I sit down and write anyway. Once you get in the flow, it generates energy to keep going. Sometimes it is better to start even if uninspired, even if you throw it out. It is preparatory work for bringing your inner-writer to the starting line.(less)

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Jan Resnick This is a personal answer: I had wanted to write a book since the 80s but life, work, raising kids came first. Finally, I did. My book landed on my de…moreThis is a personal answer: I had wanted to write a book since the 80s but life, work, raising kids came first. Finally, I did. My book landed on my desk in May 2016. It was wonderful to hold a real copy in my hand. I liked how it looked and felt pleased. I wasn't elated, just simply felt good to have it. I noticed I felt real pleasure in giving it to people, those who helped me and who mattered to me. That was even better than receiving it myself. Thirdly, hearing positive responses to it has been awesome. It is still early days and the jury is still out, as I see it. But so far the reactions are stronger than I anticipated.
I have not written anything to draw attention to myself. But I do want to reach people and hope it makes a difference. If it does, that will be a measure of success that will mean something to me.(less)

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Average rating: 4.58 · 33 ratings · 12 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	How Two Love: Making your relationship work and last 4.50 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2016 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Meaning-Fullness: Developmental Psychotherapy and the Pursuit of Mental Health 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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About 120 copies of my first book How Two Love have been purchased or given away to readers. So far, early reactions have exceeded anything I had anticipated.
You never really know how your book will be received - whatever we or our inner circle think of it - until it is born and starts to live a life of its own.
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Jan Resnick liked Миша Резник's review of Meaning-Fullness: Developmental Psychotherapy and the Pursuit of Mental Health: "This wonderful book, inspired by over four decades of clinical practice, brings rich insights to the important endeavour of finding meaning in one's life. Complex ideas are presented clearly and thoughtfully, making it an engaging read for both seaso" Read more of this review »
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Jan Resnick and 1 other person liked Alison Stanley's review of How Two Love: Making your relationship work and last: "Absolutely brilliant. Love the quotes, love the injections of humour throughout. Exquisitely written, so rich with insight and wisdom and in depth in a practical, matter of fact way. I love the parts about sexual intimacy the most because this is the" Read more of this review »
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Jan Resnick liked Natasa Starcevich's review of Meaning-Fullness: Developmental Psychotherapy and the Pursuit of Mental Health: "This is one of the most important psychotherapy books I’ve ever read. Jan Resnick has a talent for explaining things in way that really resonate and can be understood. As a psychotherapist, I have been able to apply many ideas in this book to the pat" Read more of this review »
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