Life Changing Stories - Reflections of a Seasoned Therapist is a must read for people in helping professions, for those in the training process and for all who deal with life's challenges, struggles and crises. Dr. Parsons' engaging counseling and story-telling style will inform you, encourage you and inspire you. The chapters cover a broad spectrum of life circumstances and the study guide in the back of the book offers the opportunity to delve deeper into each topic with questions designed for personal, professional or group work. Dr. Parsons earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Pastoral Care and Counseling. He draws from his thirty years as a therapist and earlier years as a hospital chaplain and church minister. He holds teaching and consulting positions at Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology. He leads seminars and retreats for couples and is the author of The Intimacy Jungle: How You Can Survive and Thrive in a Lasting Marriage. Dr. Parsons writes with the heart of a minister, the skill of a seasoned therapist, and the reflections of a compassionate storyteller.