RESOURCES FOR FINDING JOY IN EVERY AREA OF LIFE

Greetings!  My mission is to encourage, nurture, and support clients as they learn to experience JOY — FULFILLMENT, INNER PEACE, and SATISFYING RELATIONSHIPS.       

As a psychologist I have always been more interested in mental health than in mental illness.  At the same time, I believe that the answers to TRUE WELLNESS can only be found by using an approach that integrates the entire realm of human experience — intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual.  In 2004, after a 40-year quest, I made a stunning discovery … an ancient blueprint for vibrant mental health as valid today as it was 2000 years ago!  Since that time I have shared this amazing message in two books:  DISCOVER JOY:  Well-being God’s Way, and DISCOVER JOY IN YOUR MARRIAGE:  Living the Beatitudes.

NEW BOOK!

DISCOVER JOY IN YOUR MARRIAGE, available from dpibooks.org (co-authored with my husband Adam)

Here’s what you need to know for making the most of this website:

WHO NEEDS EMOTIONAL WELLNESS? Those who want to find and fulfill the “divine design” for their lives!

WHAT IS EMOTIONAL WELLNESS? The glow of vibrant mental health.  This comes from following the “royal road map” for being your unique best — using your highest qualities for a noble purpose.

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TEACHING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES: Fusing Positive Psychology and Christian Spirituality

TALKS & WORKSHOPS tab:

* DISCOVER JOY – The Path to Unexpected Blessing: Perfect for a retreat, women’s day, or midweek service.

* EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, GOD’S WAY – Recognizing & Cultivating Vibrant Mental Health: 2, half-day training programs for church leadership.

* DISCOVER JOY IN YOUR MARRIAGE – Marriage workshop co-facilitated by Adam & Joy Bodzioch.

TRAINING WORKSHOPS (PLEASE SEE “TRAINING PROGRAMS” TAB FOR DETAILS ABOUT THE FOLLOWING 2 PROGRAMS):

* The DISCOVER JOY “WAY to Well-being Workshop” – A 10-week workshop designed to help you live the Beatitudes and enjoy well-being.

* The DISCOVER JOY “WAY to Well-being Workshop” Facilitator Training & Certification program.  Please inquire by e-mailing Dr. Joy (drjoy@discoverjoyonline.com).

* THE “DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY” WORKSHOP – How to Find & Live God’s Dream for Your Life

PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE tab:  (Please contact me by telephone at 925.400.5744 for more information or an appointment)

PRACTICE IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY – Located in Pleasanton CA.  A licensed psychologist in Texas for 17 years, I am now operating a practice in California.  My specialty areas include women’s issues, emotional wellness, enhanced self-worth, recovery from grief and loss, treatment of depression and anxiety.  I use a powerful step-by-step model, based on the following 8 steps:

Decide on the Way of Truth (cognitive behavioral strategies to reduce depression and anxiety);

Imagine Letting Go (recovery from grief and loss);

Surrender to Peace (preventing and managing harmful stress);

Commit to Life (decision making and career coaching);

Overflow with Compassion (forgiveness and building relationships);

Value Integrity (finding and expressing your personal “voice”);

Encourage Reconciliation (conflict management);

Reflect a Servant Heart (leadership skills at home and at work)

Services for individuals, couples, parents and families.  Psychological evaluations, women and senior issues, leadership and communication. I am a Clinical Psychologist, California License #PSY 25597.  Go to “Psychology Practice” tab for complete information.  Note:  I am eager to accommodate your busy life by offering flexible scheduling!)

TRAINING MINISTRY: Helping People “in-JOY”  life!

TRAINING PROGRAMS tab:

Coming – Emotional Wellness DVDs: Educational DVDs designed to help you understand and cultivate the experience of vibrant mental health in yourself and the people you love.

Topics include:

* LIFE SKILLS DVD SERIES – Spiritual principles for the most important areas of your life:  your own emotional well-being, marriage, parenting, and becoming a great communicator.

* VIBRANT MENTAL HEALTH & THE FRUITFUL LIFE

* THE DISCOVER YOUR DESTINY WORKSHOP – How to Find & Live God’s Dream for Your Life

* EMOTIONAL WELLNESS TOOLS FOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS: pastoral counselor training program

* GRIEF RECOVERY OUTREACH seminars:  a 10-12 week program for anyone who has experienced a loss such as death, divorce, job loss, loss of trust or significant health challenges.  This program goes beyond counseling to teach you skills for resolution and completion, with the goal of helping you move past the loss for a richer and more fulfilling life.   Co-facilitated by Adam & Joy Bodzioch, certified Grief Recovery specialists.  This program is affiliated with the Grief Recovery Institute in Sherman Oaks CA.

Please contact Dr. Joy for information about any of the above services:  e-mail drjoy@discoverjoyonline.com or phone 925.400.5744.

(*VIBRANT MENTAL HEALTH is my term for true emotional and spiritual wellness.  [See Psalm 34:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Exodus 34:29, Acts 6:15].  Experiencing this well-being involves an inner experience and outward expression of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control [Galatians 5:22-23])

ALSO ON THIS SITE

EXCERPTS tab:

A reading sample from the book, Discover Joy – Well-being God’s Way.

TESTIMONIALS tab:

Read what others have said about some of Dr. Joy’s programs and services.

ABOUT DR. JOY tab:

A biography giving you more information about Dr. Joy’s  mission, education, and experience.

To contact Dr. Joy, call 925.400.5744 or e-mail her at drjoy@discoverjoyonline.com.