Zen wisdom meets cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Alan Gettis, a Zen practicioner and a psychologist for over 30 years, announces the release of his new self-help book. "Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up: Landing On Your Feet In An Upside Down World". Reviewers have characterized it as "spiritual", "practical", "profound", and having the ability to "change your life forever".

Trafford Publishing announces the release of "Seven Times Down, Eight Times Up: Landing On Your Feet In An Upside Down World" by Dr. Alan Gettis, a Zen practicioner and noted psychologist for the past thirty years. The book contains a hundred parable like stories that are meant to encourage, teach, inspire, and point the way to a healthier and more spiritual life. East meets west in this marriage of Zen philosophy and cognitive behavioral therapy. This self-help book could "change your life forever" according to the review of the acclaimed author, Dr. Joseph Luciani.

Dr. Gettis, a psychologist and Zen practicioner for over 30 years, doles out the wisdom in a hundred parable like stories that are multi-layered and gripping. He believes that human beings are essentially hard wired for stories, and that healing occurs when people resonate to the stories to the degree they are ready to do so.

Although anyone who is depressed or anxious or suffers with low self-esteem will benefit from this book, it is really a book for everyone as it addresses how to be happy in spite of yourself.

The book is now available on line or can be ordered at bookstores.