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You Can Change: Stories from Angola Prison and the Psychology of Personal Transformation

You Can Change: Stories from Angola Prison and the Psychology of Personal Transformation
Can people make positive changes in their lives that really last? Dr. Mark W. Baker has been trying to answer this question for the past twenty-five years as a clinical psychologist. To discover the answer, he went on a quest to find people who have changed their lives in the most dramatic ways, ending up in the largest maximum-security prison in the United States, located in Angola, Louisiana.

Once the most brutal prison in the country, Angola was transformed into one of the most effective sites for rehabilitation in the United States. Baker uses stories from inside Angola, along with his decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, to share with readers the amazing human potential for change and personal growth. Drawing on themes of forgiveness, community, justice, hope, and spirituality, Baker shows all of us how to change our lives for the better–no matter who we are or what we’ve done.

New from Dr. Mark Baker!

Overcoming Shame: Let Go of Others’ Expectations and Embrace God’s Acceptance

Shame is debilitating. It ruins relationships, thwarts growth, and destroys hope. It can masquerade as various problems—guilt, envy, pride, resentment—but until you heal the core issue, freedom will remain out of reach.

Dr. Mark W. Baker wants to open your eyes to the real battle you’re facing and teach you the skills to effectively fight back. He will help you see…

• how guilt is often helpful, but shame is always harmful
• what you can do to restore relationships that have been damaged
• why you need and deserve a renewed understanding of your worth

Combining psychological research, sound biblical teachings, and clinical experience, Dr. Baker provides a valuable resource to address the pain no one talks about—and explore the only remedy that can bring real healing.

New From Dr. Mark Baker!

Spiritual Wisdom for a Happier Life: How Your 8 Key Emotions Can Work for You

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There are eight basic human emotions that all people experience–hurt, guilt/shame, anger, anxiety, sorrow, fear, happiness, and love. We might believe we make sense of our lives by thinking through our experiences, but neuroscience shows that the part of our brains that processes emotions is many times faster than the part where logic and reason hold sway. It’s the way God created us, but if we do not develop wisdom for handling our feelings, we may find that our emotions continue to get the best of us.

Thankfully, the Bible is full of guidance about our emotions. With keen insight into human psychology and a gift for drawing wisdom for life from Scripture, Dr. Mark Baker shows readers how they can find comfort and promote emotional health in their lives. Anyone experiencing distress in their relationships or struggling with overwhelming emotions or even traumatic events will find clear biblical help and healing, leading them to a happier, more fulfilled life.

Jesus, the Greatest Therapist
Who Ever Lived

by Dr. Mark W. Baker

Over one hundred years of modern psychology and we still haven’t improved on the principles and lessons taught by the greatest doctor of the human soul, Jesus.

In this accessible and eye-opening book, international bestselling author Dr. Mark Baker offers a refreshing and practical understanding of how the teachings of Jesus are not only compatible with the science of psychology, but still speak to our problems and struggles today.

Filled with biblical quotations, real-life stories, and divided into two major sections, “Understanding People” and “Knowing Yourself,” this easy-to-use guide reveals how the gospel continues to have the power to lighten the darkest corners of the human spirit.

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Who’s To Blame? Escape the Victim Trap
and Gain Personal Power in Your Relationships

by C. R. Berry and Dr. Mark W. Baker

If you’re tired of being hurt by the hurting people in your life, Who’s to Blame? will explain the dynamics of victimization, blame, and healing.

You’ll be given the tools you need to set appropriate boundaries for your relationships with these hurting people.

Although no one is to blame in the victimization process, everyone is responsible.

It’s up to you to gain personal power in your relationships.

“This is an important book for anyone who wants to live as a powerful person. Clear, well-written, and offering useful advice, Who’s to Blame? will help you live a more empowered and loving life.” — Barbara De Angelis, Ph.D., author of Real Moments: Discover the Secret for True Happiness

“Anyone who has ever felt like a victim-or has been called a ‘victimizer’-will benefit enormously from this book. The authors unmask a highly complex and chronic set of dynamics and provide a clear way out. This book will be looked back upon as a watershed in our struggle to both understand and remediate the relationships that lead to victimization.” — Neil Clark Warren, Ph.D., author of Make Anger Your Ally (Living Books)

“This book is helpful for therapists, as well as their clients. It provides fresh insight into the realization that we are all both victims and victimizers. This book will help us see beyond our pain to our potential for empowerment.”— Ralph H. Earle, Ph.D., ABPP

“With penetrating insight and genuine compassion, Berry and Baker help readers move beyond personal victimization and avoid re-victimization by those who won’t. Must reading!” — Sandra D. Wilson, Ph.D., visiting professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and author of Released from Shame.

Buy now: Who’s to Blame? Escape the Victim Trap and Gain Personal Power in Your Relationships