God Help Me! These People Are Driving Me Nuts

by Gregory K. Popcak

How can we get through a day filled with difficult people? How can we begin to answer the call to love others as God loves us? GOD HELP ME! THESE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING ME NUTS is a practical, humorous, and informative book that integrates cutting-edge psychology, case studies, and healing principles. Building on years of personal and professional experience, Popcak gives realistic strategies to help us assess, cultivate, and benefit from mature, peaceful relationships.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Self Help

149 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

Dr. Gregory Popcak is the Executive Director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute, an organization dedicated to helping Catholics find faith-filled solutions to tough marriage, family, and personal problems. The author of over a dozen popular books integrating solid Catholic theology and counseling psychology (including; For Better…FOREVER!, Holy Sex!, Parenting with Grace, Beyond the Birds and the Bees), Dr. Popcak is an expert on the practical applications of the Theology of the Body. Through the Pastoral Solutions Institute, he directs a group pastoral tele-counseling practice that provides ongoing pastoral psychotherapy services to Catholic couples, individuals and families around the world. Since 2001, he and his wife and co-author, Lisa Popcak, have hosted several nationally-syndicated, call-in radio advice programs including Heart, Mind and Strength (Ave Maria Radio 2001-2010), Fully Alive! (Sirius/XM-The Catholic Channel 2007-2010), and most recently, More2Life (Ave Maria Radio–Airing M-F, Noon-1pm Eastern– 2010-Present). They have also hosted two for EWTN (For Better…FOREVER! & God Help Me!). Dr. Popcak’s articles appear regularly in Catholic periodicals such as Catholic Digest, Family Foundations, and others. Dr. Greg Popcak and Lisa Popcak are sought after public speakers and trainers and have been honored to address audiences across North America, Australia, and Hong Kong.

In addition to his ministry work, Dr. Popcak serves as adjunct faculty for the Franciscan University of Steubenville in both the sociology and graduate theology departments where he teaches Christianity & Society and Pastoral & Spiritual Direction respectively. He also serves on the faculty of the doctor of social work program for the Harold Abel School of Behavioral Health at Capella University.

Reviews

[Paola · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a psychology major, who is very interested in how psychologists use therapy to help problem solve, this was a fantastic book with plenty of practical and applicable strategies!!

I have already been using the strategies in this book and I have got to say it has helped a lot of my relationships. I couldn’t be more happy and grateful!

It is not an abnormal psychology book if that’s what you’re looking for (that’s what the field that deals with mental disorders is called).

[KieraK · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think my one disclaimer is that it doesn't address mental disorders or much with physical abuse. But for everyday things, it's very useful.

[Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I like Dr. Popcak’s integration of faith into dealing with real people. I think I would have liked more about dealing with non family, but it was good. I especially liked how he emphasized that we should assume good intentions from even people who are difficult. That point made me consider how Christ can find something good in all of us.

[Bryan Trilli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insights into how to handle difficult people whether it's your boss, spouse, child, friend, family or co-worker. Everyone should read.

[Mary Sasala · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book about getting along. It certainly uses a lot of examples of marriage, but I wouldn’t call this a marriage book.

It’s discussion on guilt and shame was really helpful. I was needing some help with boundary drawing with loved ones and it certainly helped me out. I would recommend this.