Handbook for the Spirit

Richard Carlson, PhD, was considered to be one of the world’s foremost experts on happiness and stress reduction. As the author of twenty popular books, which have sold more than 26 million copies worldwide, including the runaway bestseller Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff, he has shown millions of people how not to let the small things in life get the best of them. Dr. Carlson spoke to enthusiastic audiences around the world and was a popular television and radio personality, having been a guest on Oprah, Good Morning America, the Today show, The View, NBC, CNN, FOX, PBS, and myriad other shows. He died in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Kris, and their two daughters.

Benjamin Shield, PhD, is a therapist, educator, and lecturer practicing in Santa Monica, California, and teaches throughout the United States and Europe. He holds degrees in biochemistry and biology from the University of California, and has performed advanced studies at the Boston University School of Medicine. His doctoral degree is in health sciences. He has been a frequent guest on television and radio talk shows. He was a featured guest on the BBC/Canadian TV series Medicine or Magic? and a contributing author to the book Alternative Medicine. His work focuses on the integration of body, mind, and soul, while helping individuals reduce levels of pain and access exceptional levels of emotional and physical choice in their lives. He believes that healing and spirituality share common denominators and are accessible to each of us. He has authored numerous articles on psychology, healing, and spirituality. He is coeditor, with Richard Carlson, of Handbook for the Heart, Handbook for the Soul, and Healers on Healing.