PAUL INTERVIEWS AUTHOR RAY LAFERLA
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In this interview, Dr. Ray Laferla talks about his new book “Empowered! A practical guide for overcoming the challenges of everyday.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section] “With the hopes of helping others, Greenstone resident and author Dr. Ray Laferla published his book, EMPOWERED! Written during the lockdown, the book is described as a practical guide for overcoming the challenges of everyday life. It was published on February 25, 2021. Ray has a master’s degree in clinical psychology and a Ph.D. in occupational psychology, which he attained in the USA. Ray is an international speaker on the topics of leadership, organisational development, strategy formation, and personal development. He decided to study in the field of psychology after he overcame what he describes as his problems. “I was a shy youngster and I had a lot of fears and complexes.” Growing up, Ray had many self-help books which he had a keen interest in. He said that once he had looked after himself, he wanted to help others. Ray said the 35-chapter book covers topics ranging from overcoming feelings of inferiority, breaking bad habits, acquiring self-discipline, protecting oneself from toxic people, and dealing with anger. He said the book was written to help the individual and the counsellor or other, like parents or teachers, who may be providing advice. “The focus of this book is to help people overcome the stumbling blocks that plague them and build on the positive attributes which already exist in their life” He said the chapters provide a strategy to the reader on how to deal with the specific topic or matter at hand. “This book will help a person by giving them practical guidelines on how to cope and manage a certain situation.” Speaking about the writing process, Ray initially thought about doing a podcast. After receiving feedback from family and close friends, Ray decided to reinvent his ideas as a book and has already started working on a sequel. He plans to release the book in multiple formats to make it more accessible to his audience. Between the two books, there will be 70 chapters. The book can be purchased on Amazon or Kindle.WE MADE THE BEDFORDVIEW & EDENVALE NEWS!
