How To Survive Your Childhood Now That You're An Adult: A Conversation with Ira Israel

Published: March 3, 2018, 2 p.m.

b'Ira Israel is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He has graduate degrees in philosophy, religious studies, and psychology. He has a private practice in Santa Monica, California as well as on-line coaching. He leads workshops at the Esalen Institute and throughout the United States. He has 28 years of experience working in various capacities with award-winning filmmakers, musicians, artists, and writers. His website is\\xa0www.iraisrael.com.\\nWe discuss his book,\\xa0How to Survive Your Childhood Now that You\\u2019re An Adult: A Path to Authenticity and Awakening\\xa0and an article,\\xa0\\u201cHow The Internet Engendered The Fall of Consumer-Based Capitalism and the Rebirth of Democracy: A Brief History of the Future,\\u201d\\xa0 He writes:\\xa0 \\u201cMy mission is to inspire you\\xa0to be your\\xa0best self and live an extraordinary and satisfying life full of supportive relationships, intimacy, love, creative expression, authentic communications, a thriving career, mental and emotional wellness, and a healthy balance of work and pleasure.\\u201d'