Seduction is just the practice of artful stretching. Never let people know how fast you are. Appear slow in all things, and less is expected of you. When someone is on the computer too long, help them by distracting them, or walk lightly on their keyboard.
So advises Stanley, a remarkably astute cat with a keen eye for the important things in life. Perhaps you don't have time for yoga, can't afford therapy, or wouldn't dare cry to mother. If so, let Stanley be your guide. Lessons from Stanley the Cat offers wise and witty maxims from Stanley himself, translated by his doting psychotherapist (human) parent, Jennifer Freed. Whether you're a cat lover or prefer companions of the canine variety, Stanley's warmth and insight are sure to brighten even the grayest days.
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Jennifer Freed, M.A., M.F.T., is a licensed marriage, family, and child therapist with twenty years of experience in psychotherapy. The founder of Astrological Counseling Seminars, an institute for astrological psychology, she is a professional astrologer who has been teaching the subject for eight years. Freed lives in Santa Barbara, California.
Jennifer Freed is the co-founder/director of the highly successful teen program called The Academy of the Healing Arts (AHA!), which serves more than 2000 families annually in the state of California. AHA! is dedicated to the development of character, imagination, emotional intelligence, and social conscience in teenagers , while helping them set goals, support their peers, and serve their community. For The Academy of Healing Arts, Dr. Freed created the educational book series Become Your Best Self, which includes workbooks on Relationship Wisdom, Character, Compassion and Creative Expression, targeted to teens and young adults.
In addition to the workbook series, Dr. Freed has published The Ultimate Personality Guide, a popular interactive guidebook for understanding personality typologies. Her latest book published by Penguin, Lessons from Stanley the Cat: Nine Lives of Everyday Wisdom, inspired by a beloved feline friend, has received rave reviews. To learn more about Stanley, please visit stanleythecat.com.
In her private practice, Dr. Freed provides individuals, couples, families and groups with effective communication, anger management, sexuality, parent-child communication, and drug and violence prevention. Other accomplishments include serving as the Statewide Director for the award-winning statewide teen program, The Media Project at the Human Relations Institute, and Statewide Director for Citizens' Policy Center Youthwork, in addition to several public service organizations that include the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center, Family Violence Prevention Program, Pacific Pride Foundation, and for Florence Crittendon in San Francisco.
National media appearances include Good Morning America, National Public Radio, Sirius XM radio, USA Today, and others. Jennifer Freed currently hosts the popular radio program FREED UP! on Voice America.
Dr. Freed is the recipient of the 2009 Santa Barbara's Local Heroes Award and THE HOPE AWARD from Sierra Tucson Treatment Center, in recognition of her innovative curriculum for high school teenagers, which led to a 75% reduction in school suspensions. The Academy of Healing Arts was just awarded YOUTH PROGRAM OF THE YEAR by the City of Santa Barbara!!!!!
Who would imagine I'd be posting a review of cat wisdom?! But... With the surname Morris, could I be anything but "finicky?" I LOVED Stanley!! Dr. Freed offers so many insights and beautifully presented morsels of wisdom that everyday I feel open to the possibility of epiphany and joy. This book has changed my world view and helped me to lead a more fulfilling/fulfilled life. I'm enormously grateful to Dr. Freed and, of course, Stanley!
"Lessons from Stanley the Cat" is a wonderful exploration of kitty spirit and the gratuitous nature of owning a cat. As Dr. Freed demonstrates, owning a kitty is much more than having a pet. People always relate man's best friend to the dog, but is that really true? Stanley and Dr. Freed illustrate the support and peace a feline can offer his human companion through precious images and realistic situations. I recommend this read to all cat owners and anyone looking to brighten their daily lives through the love and support of a special kind of companionship.
Lessons from Stanley the Cat is a "purrfect" mood booster. Sometimes the best advice out there comes from the least expected places and a cat is no exception. Stanley the Cat was lucky to have Dr. Freed to share his wisdom, and we are lucky to be his audience.
