Seven Ways Women Can Build Resilience And Self Esteem Offered By Bestselling Author Barbara Becker Holstein

In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges girls really face, without sugar coating it or downplaying the feelings or passions young girls experience, regarding things that are important to them at this stage of their development.

Building resilience and self-esteem is absolutely crucial for girls, and for women of all ages, as it empowers them to navigate challenges and setbacks with confidence, fostering mental and emotional well-being. High self-esteem enables women to advocate for themselves and their rights, breaking down barriers and stereotypes. Resilience helps women to bounce back from adversity, making them more adaptable and better equipped to pursue their goals and aspirations.

In a recent article on her site, bestselling author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein offered 7 ways girls and women can develop these all-important traits. In that article, she said in part:

Intuition. We all are intuitive at times. Research suggests that our brain has picked up on a lot more information outside of ourselves than we realize. So if your gut feels uncomfortable at times, you may want to further check what the circumstances are that you are dealing with. Of course only you know when something is exactly right for you, so it is questionable decisions that I am suggesting you listen to your own feelings when necessary. After all, who is your best friend? You are.

Staying alert. Recognizing your talents and potential even if you are the only one doing so. Never give up on your own talents and potential. Take time every once and awhile to sit down with yourself and think about all the talents you have even if they are not developed and your untapped potential. You may be amazed at all you can still do even if some doors are closed. For example you may not be able to ski anymore, but you can still enjoy watching the sport or maybe giving pointers to children about skiing.

Overcoming fears. We all get scared about new things to do or changing our behaviors in any way. Welcome to being human. Best to try to be less afraid so you don’t spoil chances for yourself. There are endless suggestions on the web as how to be more courageous and of course there are many mental health professionals who can help you feel stronger about yourself and your decisions.

Take advantage of help, as in reality you are unique. Just think about this: Kleenex may never have been invented if the inventor wasn’t willing to get a patent on it. After all, hankerchiefs had been good enough for hundreds or thousands of years. I sure glad someone had the courage to patent Kleenex.

Being generous and sharing. We all have had something happen when we were in the dumps that made us feel better. Let’s never forget to pass on goodness and kindness to others. It is so easy to do so. Most people admit that once they do a good deed even when in a bad mood they feel better. So join the crowd.

Believing in what you have to offer the world. This is a tough concept. Usually us women put ourselves down and see ourselves not in the best light. Believing in ourselves means we understand that all of us struggle to meet and handle the issues that come up in our lives. Men often hold in to themselves more of their difficulties than women do. We often have friends or family members where we will share our problems. But the truth is we bring just as much to the table of success as men do. In the end of all difficulties, some are solved and some remain failures of a sort, no matter who we are. We can only offer to do the best we can. So practice seeing yourself in a positive light. it will bring you pleasure and a more honest positive look at your offerings to the world.

Realize there is enough success to to go around for all. My dad always said that there is enough success to go around. I believe he was right. Every time one person opens the door to success then there are more doors that need to be opened to make another dream come true. So don’t lose out on your chance for your dreams to come true.

In 2015 my first selfie film, A Short Film, was selected to be shown at the Garden State Film Festival. It won an award for the best song, written by Critelli and sung by Lindsay Lucas. That was the start of an amazing part of my life. I have added Filmmaker to my resume. It took another few years and more selfie films to have the joy of experiencing almost all of my films being accepted wherever I sent them and many of them to win awards of one sort or another.

As the calendar enters the year 2025, I can account for more than 200 times that a film of mine was accepted somewhere and/or won recognition beyond being accepted. It took another few years and more selfie films, documentaries, fantasy films and Zoom films to have the joy of experiencing almost all of my films being accepted wherever I sent them and many of them to win awards of one sort or another.

What does my success have to do with your success?

The full text of the article is available at https://www.enchantedself.com/seven-ways-women-can-build-resilience-and-self-esteem/.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair, and help women of all ages build resilience and self esteem

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Four bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein’s latest workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
http://www.enchantedself.com

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How Women's Roles Have Changed Since The 1960's: Women's Fashion Through The Decades By Positive Psychologist Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a bestselling author and visionary psychologist and film maker. In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges women of all ages really face.

Women's roles have undergone a profound change since the 1960's. Women have made dramatic strides in the workplace, our culture, in education and in the political arena. Many barriers have fallen, while many have stayed in place or morphed into something we don't recognize. By examining the shifts in employment, education, and social norms, we can better understand the progress made and the road still ahead.

Bestselling author and visionary Positive Psychologist Barbara Becker Holstein has spent her entire career helping women of all ages build resilience and self-esteem. In an article on her site, titled, "Women’s Fashion Through the Decades: Then vs. Now," she addressed some of those changes. In that article she wrote in part:

In the 1960s, women's clothing was often characterized by dresses, skirts, and high heels. The ideal female body image was the hourglass figure, and women's clothing often accentuated this shape. However, as women began to gain more freedom and independence, their attitudes about dressing started to change.

Today, the emphasis is on comfort and personal expression, and women are no longer confined to wearing traditionally feminine clothing. Many women choose to wear pants, sneakers, and other casual clothing, and there is a growing movement towards gender-neutral fashion.

And as we see today, most women do not try to conform to a single idealized body image. This has led to a wider range of fashion options for women, including plus-size clothing and clothing designed for women with different body shapes.

When I was a little girl, the major source of my clothing was via my cousin. If she grew that season then I would come to visit and see folded nicely on a chair the latest new clothes for me. Of course they were technically hand me downs but my aunt took such good care of my cousin's things that they were as close to new as possible. without a stain on them, even though worn by a little girl, starched when they had to be, and folded carefully.

I loved those hand me downs. One reason was that I thought my cousin, who was two years old than I, was beautiful, much prettier than I. She had straight almost black hair that shone in the right light and I had medium brown hair that wanted to be messy and curly but was only messy. I had had my tonsils out when I was two and my mom said the ether had taken away my beautiful soft curls and left me with basically a mess of hair, never quite right.

Let me mention at this point in my essay on clothing that already I'm talking about a different world than you and I live in now. For one thing, washing clothes was in and of itself difficult. When we lived in an apartment my mother had a washing machine. Oh no, it was nothing like you know now. It was a container into which water was taken from the sink in a hose hookup, as hot as possible and then one stirred that mess of laundry round and round until you were exhausted. Then you emptied the water and did more rounds of turning and turning the water that was now cold, as you had to rinse the clothes still full of soap. Finally in exhaustion you emptied the tub and now began the adventure of hanging out the wash.

Every apartment had access to a rope line. Some lines were hanging from one tree to another. Others were hanging from fire escapes, so you had to take your clothes pins and yourself and your wet laundry in a basket and stand on a metal fire escape where you wouldn' want to look down, as it was designed to run down stairs in a fire, made out of iron, and you could look down through all the openings.

That's the way it was when I was little, at our apartment. My aunt had a house and more money than us and so she had to stand in her back yard with a rope that went around tree trunks.

The full text of the piece is available at https://www.enchantedself.com/womens-fashion-through-the-decades-then-vs-now/

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, assisting them in developing skills in decision-making, self-awareness, and courage, as well as improving inter-generational communication.

She is a visionary psychologist and filmmaker whose unprecedented selfie films have garnered over 200 placements and awards. Her singular vision is to help girls build resilience, self-esteem, and discover their own talents, abilities, and self-worth. Dr. Holstein has spent decades developing tools and techniques to help girls enhance self esteem and resilience. One of those tools, a workbook for girls titled, 'Looking Good, Feeling Good', achieved bestseller status, an honor that many of her other books have achieved. The ebook hit the top of the Teen and Young Adult Self Esteem eBooks.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair. She wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts dedicated to addressing resilience and self esteem

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

Dr. Holstein’s workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ also achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, including selfie films and resilience and self esteem podcasts can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Self Esteem And Resilence For Girls: Visionary Positive Psychologist Dr Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Selfie Film Series Now Available On Roku, Vimeo

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best-selling author and film maker who uses positive psychology concepts to help kids deal with bullying, anxiety, depression, loneliness, school shootings and social media issues.

Every now and then, a seismic shift is required in how we think about our world. That is occurring now in many fields, but none more important than in the field of psychology. Unlike previous generations, today's youth grapple with vulnerabilities that were inconceivable just a few decades ago. The emergence of mass shootings in educational institutions and the looming environmental crisis have created a never-before-seen psychological terrain. There can be no standard protocol or treatment plan for a form of trauma that has never been seen before. This generation is utterly unique in regard to the challenges they face.

We cannot ask Aunt Jane how she handled school shootings when she was a little girl, or Uncle John how he dealt with knowing the planet may not be here in a few years. The adults of today have never been exposed to such things. There is no common ground between generations. Thus, the modalities of the past are ill-equipped to provide any real solutions. The evolving landscape demands a paradigm shift in treatment modalities to align with the interconnected and technology-driven nature of the contemporary life of young people, who are apt to reject anything that even remotely smacks of "old-school".

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has taken the first steps in developing a groundbreaking approach to helping young girls deal with these new challenges via the concept of 'selfie film making'.

"Technology surrounds us and often directs and creates the ways we live," Dr Holstein stated. "As a positive psychologist I constantly see the pros and cons of technology. Because of technology we are healthier than our grandparents. We travel more, we have access to foods from around the world and our days and nights are filled with information from around the world. Replacing the phone in the hallway or the wall in the kitchen was an amazing technological change in cultures around the world. Adding in a good camera made it possible to film everything from the fight outside the bar to a proposal for marriage on a bent knee made everyone a potential filmmaker. And that included myself, as a positive psychologist, author and playwright,

"A few years ago I was about to become a filmmaker, basing a film on a book I had written for girls. The intent of the book was to help girls become more resilient and have better self esteem. This happened via a young girl who kept a diary sharing her own emotional ups and downs, how she handled them and other aspects of her life, such as her first crush. The book had been a great success 'The Truth, I'm a girl, I'm smart and I know everything' . It had been made into a successful play, 'The Locket' and now it was time to turn it into a short film. Here is where the miracle happened . When the first filming of various scenes from the book seemed a bit dull, I was encouraged by Jon Seiler who was going to be the editor of the film to have the young lady go back and do all the main scenes film on her own with no crew watching and she picking her choice of room or outside to film, choosing her clothes to wear in each scene, etc. The second run of the film was amazing. The Star, Cassidy Terracciano  was fabulous as “the girl” from the book. We had a treasure of a film and also a technological breakthrough.

"The film,'The Truth, a Short Films, went on to win awards and is still being shown in film festivals. Also, Selfie Filmmaking as an art form was born and I have developed it ever since. My selfie films are coming up on 200 acceptances and or awards at festivals and presentations. The girl has been filmed and gone from about 13 to 16 in a series of coming of age selfie films that are now available on Roku and Vimeo But even more important is the fact that a new form of creation was accidentally born, as many historical changes come to be. Even electricity was harnessed by chance. What does this mean to you? It means that the world is always a few words or ideas away from the next chance happening that will change us forever. Selfie filmmaking as an art form now exists. Phones with cameras that make that possible are here to stay.

"The other day I was stunned to see that now you can get a selfie camera that really works for your 3 year old. That means everything from a deaf child being able to be more expressive in sharing what he sees or is on his mind, to 4 year olds creating plays on stage in the kitchen. And think of the shy child finding a way to make his or her presence known via film."

The new selfie film series includes 7 films:

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 1. The Truth - A Short Film
A young girl shares her diary - falling in love, hating her mother, hating her parents fighting, being afraid to grow up, being upset that they may move, loving the locket her aunt gives her and feeling loved in ways by her aunt that her parents can't seem to muster, wishing the boy she is in love with would grow taller, confronting her disappointment that she has no relationship with him, sharing her glee at having a best friend and confiding in each other, coming to terms with growing up, letting go of her first love, getting ready to move and more.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 2. Falling In Love - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
A young teen talks to 'you' via Selfies on her smart phone. In these conversations the girl shares her loneliness moving, losing her best friend, her beginning friendships with new kids, and her realization that she has fallen in love again.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 3. Secrets - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
Based on Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Tween, this 10 minute film takes the audience on the complicated roller coaster ride of being 13. The 'girl' hates her parents, falls in love, has puberty and body concerns, realizes that secrets matter and finds herself in a miserable accidental situation. But all ends on an upbeat note with the girl realizing she is most in touch with happiness and a sense of joy when she is being true to herself.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 4. Conflict And A Bit Of Magic - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
The 'Girl' is traumatized by being ditched by a boyfriend, a bully, alcohol and kids taking drugs. Who can understand and help her? Maybe her aunt, who she gets to visit. A seance with a Medium in which the 'girl's' great-grandmother comes through gives her the courage she needs to ask her mom questions and in turn to learn some family secrets.

Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 5. The Medium - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
The girl, unhappy, goes to visit a favorite aunt who takes her to see a medium. The girl's great grandmother is channeled in and changes happen for the better. Was this real of a set-up? Does that matter?

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 6. Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction - A Coming Of Age Selfie Film
Two traumatic events structure the 'Girl's' high school year: a lockdown and a family secret. She is shocked yet manages to recover and to understand the importance and value of family and the complexity of truth.

Self Esteem And Resilience Series - Video 7. Lockdown
Three teens find themselves in the girls' bathroom during a lock down in school. Each respond emotionally differently. All are affected.

All the films are available at https://vimeo.com/showcase/10863899.

Dr Holstein also focuses on films and books that will inspire and help encourage self esteem and resilience for the older audience via films, Zoom dramas, podcasts, plays and other forms of media.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein’s latest workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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FilmMakerLife Magazine Front Cover Article Details Dr Barbara Becker Holstein's Visionary Approach To Filmmaking

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best-selling author and film maker who uses positive psychology concepts to help kids deal with bullying, anxiety, depression, loneliness, school shootings and social media issues.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein was recently featured on the front cover of FilmMakerLife Magazine. The article, titled 'The Enchanted Self: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's Visionary Approach to Filmmaking’ captured the spirit of Dr. Holstein's one-of-a-kind approach to modern-day, selfie film making, which combines filmmaking with positive psychology. The article stated in part:

"In the world of filmmaking, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a true trailblazer. A positive psychologist and filmmaker, she seamlessly combines her expertise in psychology with the art of storytelling to create captivating films that explore the depths of human emotions and experiences. Dr. Holstein's unique approach, based on her concept of the 'Enchanted Self', not only pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking but also aims to inspire, uplift, and empower individuals, especially . . . girls, in an ever-changing world."

The article went on to say:

"Dr. Holstein's dedication to spreading her vision extends beyond the realm of filmmaking. Over the years, she has actively engaged in various forms of teaching, interviews, writing books, hosting a public TV show, podcasts, newsletters, and more. Her commitment to making a positive impact on society shines through in all her endeavors, making her true advocate for positive psychology and self empowerment."

“Sometimes it seems like one walks a million miles before what you have created is noticed or understood,” Dr. Holstein stated. “I have felt that way about Selfie Filmmaking. For almost 8 years, I have had the chance to work with teenage girls in a number of films, all about coming-of-age issues that we all have faced long ago when we were young. These issues are such things as a first crush, moving when you don't want to, not having friends, sibling rivalry, parents not getting along, being bullied, wanting a best friend, feeling anxious, keeping a secret or not, etc.

“I would write the script, often based on characters I had already developed in books I had written, published by Sky Horse Press, 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween,' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen.' Then the actress would take the script, and ultimately, she would bring alive the scenes I had written in her own way, filming herself with a smartphone. Later, as we put the final film together, we would bring in a small crew for more complicated scenes. The interaction was dynamite.

“Immediately, the first film 'The Truth, a Short Film,' was accepted at a prestigious film festival, the 'Garden State Film Festival' in New Jersey. As time has gone on, the films are approaching 200 festivals and other related programs of acceptance. I remember 'Falling in Love, a Coming of Age Selfie Film,' being shown at the Brightside Tavern Festival in Jersey City, New Jersey, and the audience clapping and someone calling out: who created such an amazing film with such drama and depth'? Of course, I took my bows and also introduced Megan Brown, who was the star. Without her, the drama of falling in love could not have unfolded.

“Yet, for many years, my selfie films have stood alone, without others experimenting in the concept of integrating drama, psychology, and filmmaking as a clear approach to both help with self-esteem and resilience and also give teens a chance to really become filmmakers, and lastly to bring drama and hope to all.

“When the Filmmaker Life Magazine approached me, I felt finally understood, blessed as a psychologist and a filmmaker, and valued. Thank you for giving me a chance to go public with my life work as a psychologist and in recent years as a filmmaker. My dream is to make many more selfie films, integrating adolescents in much longer plots, full-length movies, and streaming series. And, oh, let me not forget, bringing adult actors on board also who do many of their scenes by themselves, choosing setting, clothing, makeup, etc. Why not? Sounds good to me, and who knows the depth of character that will emerge?”

Dr Holstein also focuses on films and books that will inspire and help encourage self esteem and resilience for the older audience via films, Zoom dramas, podcasts, plays and other forms of media.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein’s latest workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Saving A Generation - The Alarming Dangers Of Social Media That Can Lead To Bullying, Anxiety, Depression And Loneliness, Addressed By Dr Barbara Becker Holstein In New Video

In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges girls really face, without sugar coating it or downplaying the feelings or passions young girls experience, regarding things that are important to them at this stage of their development.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's mission is to nurture the resilience and self-esteem of young girls. This effort resonates not only with mental health professionals, but also parents, grandparents, and educators alike. Today however, a formidable obstacle looms large: the pervasive influence of social media. Social media unleashes a host of challenges, making Dr. Holstein's mission more vital and urgent than ever before.

Excessive use of social media can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness and inadequacy, as children may compare themselves to others and face cyberbullying. Children can be targets of online harassment, which can have serious emotional and psychological consequences, affecting their self-esteem and overall mental health. Exposure to idealized and unrealistic images on social media can contribute to body dissatisfaction and unhealthy attitudes toward body image and appearance. Young children may feel pressured to conform to societal standards and engage in risky behaviors to fit in with their peers on social media. There is no end to the negative impacts social media has on young people. Dr. Holstein addressed these challenges in a recent video. In that video, she stated in part:

"When I was in elementary school. There may have been a bully on the playground who said something mean to me once in a while. There may have been a girl in my classroom, or maybe several girls that became a little gang, and when they had a birthday party, I wasn't included. Things like this did happen.

"However, think about the way it happens today. Now, when a young person is bullied, she may be checking social media every few minutes. Hour after hour to see if this person is continuing to bully her. She may even resort to try to hold her cell phone in the bed with her so she can see if anyone is still bullying her. Her life has become totally contaminated with the pressures of realizing that she is being bullied. She can carry that with her for hours and hours and days and weeks. So my advice to you, if you're a parent or responsible for a child, is to be totally involved in what your son or daughter are dealing with on social media. Make sure they understand you are here to help them. And you can. After all, you are a parent, you have every right to monitor what they are seeing and how they want to respond. In fact, it's your responsibility and it will make you feel good to take the responsibility your child will feel safer and it will lead to less extreme problems happening because of social media."

The video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/04MT1SZzqEs.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Four bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein’s latest workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Self Esteem And Resilience – How To Help Girls Overcome Anxiety And Help Save A Generation

 Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best-selling author, award-winning Selfie Filmmaker, Positive Psychologist and podcaster. In all her books and films, Dr Holstein presents positive psychology as entertainment and a means to happiness.

According to an article on the John Hopkins website, titled "Anxiety and Stress in Teens", "Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorder in the United States, and anywhere from 1 in 10 to 1 in 13 people suffer from anxiety, with about 8% of children and teenagers experiencing an anxiety disorder. This has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are living in more times of stress and anxiety than ever before. The teenage years generally have significant stress and this has worsened during the pandemic."

Much like adults, a primary cause of anxiety for teens can be the sense of isolation and loneliness they experience, whether from pandemic lockdowns, bullying or social media. According to PBS.org, a new report from the Surgeon General's offices found " finds loneliness can have profound effects on mental health, as well as heart disease, stroke and dementia. It tracks a decline in social connections, and links all of this to billions of dollars in health care costs."

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is taking action now to save a generation of girls now. She recently posted a new video in which she discussed how parents and grandparents can help girls who suffer from anxiety.

"We all have had that anxious feeling in the pit in our stomach - we can't take the test, we can't go out on the stage to give our talk, whatever it is, we experience feelings of anxiety. At times, our hands get clammy. And we sometimes feel our breathing is faster. It's so unpleasant. But on the other hand, as a positive psychologist, I want to assure you that anxiety is not only normal, but it can also be helpful. It can tell us when we need to repair something we've done, or maybe apologize. Or it can signal that if I'm not working harder, I really won't pass the test. Or anxiety can warn us of danger. I don't like the feelings I have right now. I think I'm going to get out of here and go somewhere else. Or I think I'm not going to walk to my car right now. I see some people hanging around it. Something doesn’t feel right. Anxiety can work to even save our lives.

"But on the other hand, if we look at anxiety during the pandemic, and some of the things that have created anxiety for our kids we will see that many of our kids are overloaded with anxiety.

"The truth is most of us have had anxiety during the pandemic. Many have lost their jobs. Many people have been sick or had relatives that were sick. And the same thing with the girls in our households. Girls have absorbed not only whatever the family concerns were and are, but they have had their own concerns - shortened school years, no graduation. No dances at the school. Wearing a mask all day at school, not being able to socialize. Having a crush with a particular kid that can't be explored because the girl is spending most of her time not in school or not with kids or own age, all sorts of factors. No sports, the team she wanted to get on doesn't even exist this year. All sorts of problems that created anxiety. And now that the pandemic is over, at least technically, that does not mean that anxiety just disappears. It is still around because our brains get used to feeling anxious, and not everything is back the way it was either for us or for our kids."

Teenage girls appear to suffer most. A recent article on the CDC website, titled 'Understanding the Pandemic’s Impact on Children and Teens', stated, ". . . For example, weekly visits among older children (5–11) and teens (12–17) increased for self-harm, drug poisoning, and psychosocial concerns during 2020, 2021, and 2022 when compared to 2019. The other report shows that teenage girls may have experienced the largest overall increase in behavioral and psychosocial concerns."

Dr. Holstein continued, "So I'll give you three simple suggestions.:

"Without overwhelming her, share your anxiety. Tell her you know, 'boy, yeah, I felt anxious too.' Let her know that it's a normal survival symptom.

"Encourage your daughter about her schoolwork, see how she's doing. See what's going on. Not only by asking her questions, but again, by easily sharing your own life. Even if it goes way back to your own childhood, maybe the Teddy that you took to bed, or the little blanket you carried around like my daughter did at one point, when she was very, very young, or the way you felt anxious when you were going to your first dance, or the first time maybe a boy called you on the telephone. Share your world because it will really help her feel closer to you and most likely safer.

" The third suggestion is around eating issues. Research certainly has established that different issues with eating and body comfort and perception are often very prevalent with girls as they go through their teenage years. One thing that you can do to be very helpful to your daughter is to be aware of her eating habits. Be honest once again and if you yourself at times don't feel like eating a meal, discuss it, because you might be able to open the door where she'll explain that sometimes she's just not hungry, and maybe nothing's going on. But if it does seem to you that your daughter may be having some sort of eating disorder, discuss it further with her pediatrician.

"Research certainly has established that different issues with eating are often very prevalent with girls as they go through their teenage years. So one thing that you can do to be very helpful to your daughter, is just to be very careful noticing what she eats and what she doesn't eat, and whether you think she's eating enough. And again, if you yourself at times don't feel like eating a meal, discuss it, because you might be able to open the door where she'll explain that sometimes she's just not hungry, and maybe nothing's going on. But if it does seem to you that your daughter may be having some sort of eating disorder, it's responsible, on your part, to take her to her pediatrician and discuss it further."

There are many other widely accepted ways all parents and grandparents can help girls cope with anxiety.

1. Encourage communication: One of the best ways parents and grandparents can help a teenage girl who is suffering from anxiety is by creating an environment where she feels comfortable sharing her thoughts and feelings. Encourage her to talk about her anxieties and let her know that she can confide in you without fear of judgment.

2. Provide support: Let her know that you're there to support her and help her through this difficult time. Listen to her concerns and validate her feelings. Offer to accompany her to therapy appointments or support groups if she needs it.

3. Help her develop coping strategies: Teach her techniques for managing anxiety, such as deep breathing, mindfulness, or journaling. Encourage her to engage in activities that help her relax, such as yoga or listening to music.

4. Encourage a healthy lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle can help reduce anxiety symptoms. Encourage her to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep. Also, limit her caffeine and sugar intake, which can contribute to anxiety.

5. Seek professional help: If her anxiety is severe or interfering with her daily life, seek professional help. A therapist or counselor can help her develop coping skills and strategies to manage her anxiety. Don't hesitate to consult with a doctor or mental health professional if you're concerned about her mental health.

"By taking these steps," Dr Holstein concluded, "we can help girls build resilience, self-esteem and help them to cope with the modern-day challenges of growing up."

The full video is now available at https://vimeo.com/825499855.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Three Bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic’ is available at Amazon. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Self Esteem And Resilience – How To Help Girls Overcome Depression And Save A Generation

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best-selling author, award-winning Selfie Filmmaker, Positive Psychologist and podcaster. In all her books and films, Dr Holstein presents positive psychology as entertainment and a means to happiness.

The mental health crisis experienced by young people in the United States has reached an abysmal level. We can blame schools shooting such as the most recent in Nashville (one of many so far this year), we can blame climate change, the pandemic, bullying, the state of education – the list is endless. But the time for blame is past and the time for action is now.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is taking action now to save a generation of girls now. She recently offered a number of ways to mitigate the life-shattering effects of depression in young people:

“One of the effects of the pandemic has been an increase in depression in kids. Recent research suggests even more depression in our girls than our young boys. I've been very concerned about both our boys and girls over the pandemic years, as they have had to endure all sorts of losses and confusions as schools closed, schools went virtual, sports were canceled, proms were canceled, graduations in person were cancelled, etc. Even children as young as 1 year old were affected by the pandemic as they lost valuable time in learning to read facial expressions as people in their lives went around wearing masks.

“I don't think any child in our country went without some level of strain during the last 3 years. I'm concerned about all our children, yet as one professional I can not concentrate on all. My specialty as a positive psychologist is girls and women. And now my concern is helping our girls cope with their mental health coming out of the pandemic years.

“Boys and girls are somewhat different as they go through the stages of growing up. Boys can be thrilled being on a baseball team, while girls can be thrilled taking competitive ballet classes. I'm going to leave boys to another expert, and talk to you a little more about girls. Most girls are social beings. That said, the flow of normal activity has been interrupted for at least 3 years for most girls. Once you take away normal activities to do and look forward to, life can be quite bleak for many girls.

“Now that things are pretty much back to normal in the world at large, it doesn't mean that every girl has just popped into place again. For many girls 3 years was a long time and friends may have fallen away, school may be hard to adjust to, family life may be less stable than before the pandemic, etc. So that's why we have to so carefully watch and help our girls so that we don't miss depressive signs in some of them. Here are things to watch for and suggestions as to help us save our generation of girls:”

1. Anxiety: Anxiety and depression are related. Girls who worry excessively, have difficulty sleeping, or struggle with separation anxiety can be at higher risk for depression.

2. Social media: Even at very young ages, girls now spend a lot of time on social media. While it can be fun and very engaging for them, it can also contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression. Girls who spend a lot of time on social media may be more likely to compare themselves to others and may experience cyberbullying.

3. Bullying: Bullying can have a terrible impact on a young girl's mental health, and girls who are bullied may be more a lot more likely to experience depression.

4. Peer pressure: Most girls experience pressure from their peers to fit in, which may lead to them engaging in risky behaviors. This can also be a source of stress and anxiety, which may contribute to feelings of depression.

5. Loneliness: Girls who feel lonely or disconnected from others (such as during the pandemic) may be more likely to experience depression. This can occur if a young girl experiences significant life changes, such as moving to a new school.

“We have to remember that every girl is unique and may experience depression for many different reasons. By understanding these risk factors, parents, grandparents and even educators can take steps to support their mental health.

“What can we do to help them?

“There are many ways that we can help young girls cope with these challenges.”

1. Validate their feelings: All girls need to feel heard and understood. When they express their feelings, it is important to acknowledge those feelings and let them know that it's okay to feel that way.

2. Provide support: Girls who feel safe and loved are better equipped to deal with stress and challenges. Create an environment where children can feel comfortable expressing themselves.

3. Encourage healthy habits: Exercise, good sleep, and healthy eating habits can all contribute to better mental health for girls. Encourage them to engage in physical activity, get enough sleep, and eat right.

4. Teach coping skills: Coping techniques can all of us manage our feelings of anxiety and stress.

5. Seek professional help if needed: If a child's anxiety or depression is causing problems or interferes with their day to day life, it may be helpful to seek professional support.

6. Address bullying and peer pressure: Parents and others should be aware of any signs of bullying and take action to address the situation. This may include talking to teachers or maybe teaching them assertiveness skills.

By taking these steps, we can help girls build resilience, self-esteem and help them to cope with the challenges of growing up.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair.

Dr. Holstein wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Three Bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic’ is available at Amazon. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Best Selling Author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Vimeo Channel With Pandemic Resources, 'The Pandemic, Positive Psychology To The Rescue'

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best selling author, award-winning Selfie Filmmaker, Zoom Drama Creator, Positive Psychologist and podcaster who helps us overcome anxiety and alienation through multiple media channels

 The pandemic is chugging along and the worst seems to be behind us, but the scars it will leave behind will not pass so quickly. The pandemic has affected the day-to-day lives of young people in the extreme, but has also had adverse effect on nearly all of us.

Best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced a series of video resources that are now available at Vimeo. Titled, 'The Pandemic - Positive Psychology To The Rescue', the series serves as support for her best-selling book, '7 Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic, Positive Psychology To The Rescue'. The goal is to help families overcome some of the challenges we will need to deal with, both short and long-term. The series is available at https://vimeo.com/showcase/9035060.

"As a positive psychologist dedicated to helping people of all ages and all stages of life find purpose and pleasure in being alive, in being themselves (after all everyone else is taken), I encourage people to look inward, not to discover what is wrong with them, (which often we already know) but rather to retrieve and revive from inside themselves what is their birthright: their potential, their dreams, they talents and strengths, their personal energy bank that can push them forward toward a life of fulfillment.

"I've chosen many pathways to help people move forward in retrieving their own paths to a bounteous life. Some of these paths are books I have written:

1. Becoming inspired via the written word. Example my book: 'Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is YOU!'
2. Appropriate psychotherapy when necessary. Example my book: 'THE ENCHANTED SELF, a Positive Therapy'
3. Books for girls, tweens and teens: Examples: 'The Truth Diary of a Gutsy Tween', 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen' and 'Conflict and a Bit of Magic'
4. Easy Read Books on Happiness: Example: 'Seven Gateways to Happiness: Freeing Your Enchanted Self'
5. Spiritual Pathway to Happiness: Example: 'Delight, There Comes a Time in Every Woman's Life for Delight!'

"Other paths I have taken as a positive psychologist are films I have written and directed, based on all of the same principles that my books take you to. However, the pathway is often different when one watches a film. Stories are experienced in just a few minutes yet can make a very strong impact. That is definitely the case with my films, which have won many awards and been selected around the world at film festivals.

"A couple of film examples are: 'The Truth, a Short Film'. In this film a young girl shares from the depths of her heart her frustrations, hurts, joys and delight with the audience. Because she has done her own filming of herself as she talks into her smart phone there is an immediacy and connection with the view achieved that might have taken many hours in a book or perhaps never achieved in another type of film where the crew is always around the actress. I call this type of films 'Selfie Films'. It is a technique I have developed and feel is particularly successful at connecting audiences with young actors.

"Another example of my Selfie Films is 'Falling in Love, A Coming of Age Selfie Film'. Again the Selfie smartphone technique made this film a winner at film festivals and brought tears of laughter and discussion of feelings for the viewers. Great film to share with family members of different ages and stages of life.

"These above films and more of my Selfie Films can be purchased at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/MRG-Collective-Selfie-Project-Blu-Ray/dp/B0897749NC/ref=tmm_blu_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1638208362&sr=1-3-catcorr.

"As the Pandemic still drags on, I've become more and more aware that people in some level of distress, which is most of us during the Pandemic, need many ways to stay uplifted. I'm reaching out in techniques I never imagined a few years ago. For example, I took three of my scripts based on aspects of my positive psychology work with couples and have presented them as zoom drama performances since for many months actors couldn't act in the same room together. These three performances are available on my vimeo channel, Roku and my other platforms. Titles are: 'Life is Complicated', 'I Had an Affair or did I?' and 'I Had an Affair with my Husband'. All touch upon the emotional needs and frustrations of being in a relationship.

"I hope to continue with many more inventive ways of helping people everywhere recover and enjoy happiness, purpose and meaning in their lives, no matter what we face."

‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic – Positive Psychology To The Rescue’, is available in e-book and paperback and is available on Amazon Prime. 'Seven Ways' was recently #1 on the Amazon Hot New Releases list, and became the #1 Best Seller in its category.

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic. She is now accepting submissions from the public for the "Selfie Showcase" and is actively seeking change-makers and mental health professionals to appear on her monthly video podcasts.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Selected participants may appear on the Selfie Project Channel, available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uaOTcYF70z5CpBh11VoUQ. They will also appear in the Selfie Showcase on SelfieFilmmakers.com. They may be invited to be on Holstein's monthly podcast or perhaps be a part of her next film. Full details, rules for submission and helpful hints can be accessed at the Selfie Filmmakers site at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com/instructions.

Holstein's unique Selfie Films have taken many awards and have been shown in many film festivals and competitions. A full list, now over 100, can be found at Enchantedself.com.

Holstein's podcast series is actively seeking change-makers and visionaries to appear on her podcasts. Dr. Holstein hopes to feature members of traditional media, mental health professionals and educators who can make a real difference in the lives of young people. Many of the podcasts feature young people - to give them a voice regarding their concerns and their solutions. Guests, if accepted, can arrange to appear by contacting Dr. Holstein directly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic’ is available at Amazon. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

 

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Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic, Positive Psychology To The Rescue – New Release By Bestselling Author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a best selling author, award-winning Selfie Filmmaker, Zoom Drama Creator, Positive Psychologist and podcaster who helps us overcome anxiety and alienation through multiple media channels. 'Seven Ways' debuted as a #1 Amazon Hot New Release

As the world slowly returns to normal, we are beginning to understand the full impact the pandemic has had on our young people. Emotional and social growth have been stunted. Anxiety and depression are major sources of concern, as are frustration and disappointment, coupled with a sense of hopelessness and perhaps worse. How can we undo the effects of the pandemic and finally begin to allow our kids to be normal kids again?

Bestselling author Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has some answers to the crisis the pandemic has produced. She presents them in her latest book, ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic – Positive Psychology To The Rescue’. The new book is available in e-book and paperback and is available on Amazon Prime. It was recently #1 on the Amazon Hot New Releases list.

"I wrote this book to help young people and their families overcome the trauma, anxiety and other issues related to living through the pandemic," Dr. Holstein stated. "I made it available on Kindle Unlimited so that it can reach as many people as possible. I will also be making the book available at no charge for a period of time. Positive psychology can be used to help people of any age begin to turn adversity into opportunity. This book can help readers do just that."

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’, helps kids build self-esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic. She is now accepting submissions from the public for the "Selfie Showcase" and is actively seeking change-makers and mental health professionals to appear on her monthly video podcasts.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Selected participants may appear on the Selfie Project Channel, available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uaOTcYF70z5CpBh11VoUQ. They will also appear in the Selfie Showcase on SelfieFilmmakers.com. They may be invited to be on Holstein's monthly podcast or perhaps be a part of her next film. Full details, rules for submission and helpful hints can be accessed at the Selfie Filmmakers site at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com/instructions.

Holstein's unique Selfie Films have taken many awards and have been shown in many film festivals and competitions. A full list, now over 100, can be found at Enchantedself.com.

Holstein's podcast series is actively seeking change-makers and visionaries to appear on her podcasts. Dr. Holstein hopes to feature members of traditional media, mental health professionals and educators who can make a real difference in the lives of young people. Many of the podcasts feature young people - to give them a voice regarding their concerns and their solutions. Guests, if accepted, can arrange to appear by contacting Dr. Holstein directly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. ‘Seven Ways To Help Your Family Recover From The Pandemic’ is available at Amazon. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Education For Girls And Women Via Smartphones And Selfie Films Is The Mission Of Award Winning Author, Positive Psychologist And Selfie Filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is an award winning Selfie Filmmaker, Zoom Drama Creator, Positive Psychologist and podcaster who helps us overcome anxiety and alienation through multiple media channels.

Selfie films (films made with a smartphone) are now officially accepted as valid works of art. Film makers and the public at large are paying attention to the potential that selfie films offer. A visionary, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein was one of the first to embrace selfie films and has created, written and produced a group of films that have been selected or won awards over 100 times - and for good reason. Dr Holstein was perhaps the first to allow young actresses to film themselves in coming-of-age films in a format she calls "selfie films as drama." She brings drama, humor and solid psychology concepts to every film and book she creates. Dr. Holstein believes we have only scratched the surface of what is possible.

"Nancy Pelosi, chosen as one of the world's most outstanding women over 50 mentioned in a recent interview that if she could change one thing in the world it would be to educate girls and women around the world," Dr. Holstein stated. "As a positive psychologist and the developer of THE ENCHANTED SELF, A Positive Therapy, Your Path to Happiness, I have focused constantly on the fact that if you realize and understand the power of YOUR potential, Your Talents and Your Strengths, you can powerfully and successfully move forward in life. You can map out for yourself a life of meaning and happiness.  What most people lack is a clear realization of their potential, strengths and talents, often burying themselves in the criticisms and often poor advice they receive from others. The truth to our talents, and potential is for us to discover. How? Self knowledge, self reflection, courage to not give up on the hidden potential we know we have.  My books, 'THE ENCHANTED SELF, a Positive Therapy' and 'Seven Gateways to Happiness' make much of this clear.  

"My goal is to educate girls and women about the fact that they can overcome anything, including even a pandemic. However, we all know how hard it is to operate in a vacuum. We need support and encouragement. Amazingly, that is easy to obtain in today's world in the most surprising of ways.  Modern life and technology have offered us easy doorways to explore ourselves and the world. For example, the internet has allowed us to find mentors around the world, to educate ourselves in schools without walls, to make friends in nations we may never get to visit, etc.

"The smartphone has opened the world to all of us! The smart phone allows all of us to become filmmakers, visionaries, comedians, historians, keepers of the family legends, creators of fictional drama, documentaries, etc.  What does that mean? It means that each of us, becoming a Selfie Filmmaker, can add information and relevance of one kind or another to the world at large, if one uses a stage such as TikTok or You Tube or just to ourselves as a diary in pictures and thoughts of our lives.

"For me, as a positive psychologist, the smartphone revolution has given me a way to merge psychology with filmmaking in a way that helps kids, parents, grandparents, teachers, therapists, understand the trials and tribulations of coming of age, a process we all must go through. My films are drama, humor and psychological development rolled into one. The Selfie project has taken off around the world. In its 6th year, I'm proud to share that my selfie films have been selected and/or won awards over 100 times at film festivals and contests.  What is most exciting is that the world at large moves closer to my visions of filmmaking with smartphones. There are now film festivals that only accept films made with a smartphone crew.  On TikTok we see people from around the world making fun films and professionals sharing information.

"When you have done visionary work, which I have, you must realize that if the ideas are good, the world will catch up to you. My films such as 'Falling in Love, a Coming of Age, Selfie Film' are still the only smartphone films out there in which rather than the standard crew, the actors use smartphones with little use of a crew.  And now I'm about to make a film: 'Do Dreams come True?' where the crew uses smartphones and the major actress also does many of her scenes without a crew, using her smartphone.

“Yes, my purpose in life is to encourage and help others find their potential.  To do this I have encouraged my mind to think out of the box, leading to the development of filmmaking that utilizes smart phones in new amazing ways. Will I be center stage? Yes, to myself and that is the most important place to feel proud and useful. To the world, the smart phones  will allow millions to tell their stories, and reach for the stars. After all, each of us is An Enchanted Self. Tap  into your potential, fulfill your destiny!"

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her latest book, ‘Conflict and a Bit of Magic’ helps kids build self esteem though reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous “girl” from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen'

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein recently created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people. She is now accepting submissions from the public for the "Selfie Showcase" and is actively seeking change-makers and mental health professionals to appear on her monthly video podcasts.

The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects, using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some of the issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.

Selected participants may appear on the Selfie Project Channel, available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3uaOTcYF70z5CpBh11VoUQ. They will also appear in the Selfie Showcase on SelfieFilmmakers.com. They will receive a certificate of merit and may be invited to be on Holstein's monthly podcast or perhaps be a part of her next film. Full details, rules for submission and helpful hints can be accessed at the Selfie Filmmakers site at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com/instructions.

Holstein's unique Selfie Films have taken many awards and have been shown in many film festivals and competitions. A full list, now over 100, can be found at Enchantedself.com.

Holstein's podcast series is actively seeking change-makers and visionaries to appear on her podcasts. Dr. Holstein hopes to feature members of traditional media, mental health professionals and educators who can make a real difference in the lives of young people. Many of the podcasts feature young people - to give them a voice regarding their concerns and their solutions. Guests, if accepted, can arrange to appear by contacting Dr. Holstein directly.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time on line, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
170 Morris Ave.,
Long Branch, New Jersey 07740
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
732-571-1200
http://www.enchantedself.com

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