Reality Check

Many of us go through life with beliefs and expectations that lead to significant psychological distress, dysfunctional behaviors and problematic relationships. A clinical psychologist for over forty years, author Martin Grebel examines many of our fundamental beliefs and illusions about key areas of our everyday lives. He offers practical strategies to overcome irrational fears, guilt and pride, so we can lead an "e;evidence-based"e; life grounded in reality. Grebel also shows how flawed ideologies and theologies, both historically and currently, have resulted in profound human misery and loss of life. His analysis is a clear-eyed look at the reasons our world is so often in turmoil. Grebel knows that facing reality - ending a relationship, changing jobs, or recognizing our own faults - can be difficult and painful, but wants us to look for and live by the evidence that exists in reality to guide us.