Alan Yarbrough earned his Doctorate in psychology from
Tennessee State University in 1994. He developed a successful private practice serving a wide range of clients including school-age children, teenagers, adults, and the geriatric population. His practice also included consulting in a drug and alcohol program, consulting in multiple nursing homes, and consulting with the State of Tennessee Disability Determination Services and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
In November 2002, Dr. Yarbrough was diagnosed with ALS [Lou Gehrig's disease] and eventually closed his private practice in 2004 when he lost his speech to the disease. Today, with the help of a communication device, he continues to share helpful insight and knowledge through his writings. Dr. Yarbrough resides in Hendersonville, TN with his wife and two children.
Works by Alan Yarbrough
Golf can be the greatest game in the world and, on bad days, the most frustrating. In the mental war of golf, we become the enemy. It is a battle against our own self-sabotaging mindset that often sends us into a downward tailspin. The harder we try, the worse we play, and the pressure builds.
Drawing from the newly emerging field of energy psychology, Dr. Yarbrough walks the reader through specific techniques that are designed to quickly correct this self-defeating dynamic. These subtle techniques can be done on the course during play. In addition, the reader will learn similar techniques to help control emotions during play, such as nervousness, frustration and anger.
Remove the stumbling blocks and play more consistently at a level that reflects your true ability.
A serious illness can be devastating for the patient and family members alike. The reader of this book will learn little known but amazingly effective techniques from the newly emerging field of energy psychology. These techniques are easily learned and are designed to quickly reduce or eliminate the anxiety, trauma, sadness and emotional hurt that typically accompany a serious illness. Dr. Yarbrough also offers insight and advice, drawing from both his professional training and his own struggle with ALS [Lou Gehrig's disease], a life threatening illness.
This book is appropriate for both family members and patients who are dealing with a serious illness. It is also appropriate for mental health professionals who wish to integrate energy psychology techniques into their current treatments.
