Numerous studies have found that a
psychologist's ability to help people appears
to be more of an intuitive art than an actual
science. There are several reasons why
psychology has been unable to live up to it's
potential.

A primary reason is that the techniques of
psychology mainly deal with the cortex - the
thinking part of the brain.  In human beings,
the cortex is unique and the most developed
in the animal kingdom. However, our human
brains also contain a more primitive structure - the "reptilian" brain. The reptilian brain's innate protection mechanisms have helped human beings survive millions of years as a species.  Unfortunately, when we are under stress or experiencing extreme emotions, such as love, these protection mechanisms tend to interfere with the operation of our cortex, or rational brain. During times of stress, these protection mechanisms are programmed to dominate our rational thinking brain. Hence, many of the so-called psychological problems that people have (including depression) are actually due to interference from the reptilian brain.

The challenge for psychologists has always been how to create a situation where one is no longer a slave to their protection mechanisms. Unfortunately, analyzing problems or trying to intellectually decide how to get out of this trap does very little to change this innate wiring in our brains. For instance, it is quite common for a psychologist's patient to know intellectually what his or her problems are; but even with this knowledge, most keep making the same mistakes over and over again. This is especially true in the case of love relationships, where it is common to repeat the same mistakes with each new partner. Most of us would agree that the goal of growth is to somehow change our orientation from one of protection to one of love and openness.

The question then becomes, "How can we effectively 'rewire' our brains so that we can more fully become the person that we know we are or would like to be?" Having had thousands of sessions both with individuals and with groups, Dr. Landrith has come to the conclusion that we need a holistic approach in order to achieve the growth that we all desire. Dr. Landrith achieves this goal by teaching his clients various tools so that they can, in essence, "heal themselves." In essence his orientation could be considered that of a Life Coach.

Life coaching is a new way of looking at self-development that contrasts greatly with traditional psychology. Traditional Psychology generally looks at our limitations and attempts to find ways to get us back to a more normal state of functioning.

Life coaching takes people who are functioning normally but want to go further and achieve a life of abundance and wisdom. To achieve this, life coaching utilizes a number of techniques, like visualization and positive thinking as well as energy work, to generate a whole new pattern of thoughts that allows us to create something new out of our lives. Typically life coaching is oriented around the client’s career, love relationships, finances, personal development and/or life goals as well as releasing the blocks to this growth.

The idea that the mind can help us manifest miracles in one’s life is not a new one.  In fact, there have been numerous scientific studies that have proven beyond a shadow of doubt that what we think becomes our reality.  For instance, a recent study demonstrating the effectiveness of Prozac on children suffering from depression found that nearly 69% of them improved with Prozac. At first glance, those numbers suggest that this drug has a large effect. However, what is even more intriguing is that the control group, which was given a placebo sugar pill, depression improved by nearly 59%.  In short, the sugar pill generated nearly the same benefits, as did a very powerful drug. This is an excellent example of the power of the mind, as these kids became happier because they thought they were taking a drug! Another example of the power of our thoughts is found in scientific results from prayer and group meditation research, in which it was found that just by thought alone we can help change the world for the better (click here for the section “About Dr. Landrith” for a more thorough discussion of these mind blowing studies). These results have been replicated in numerous scientific studies and demonstrate quite clearly that what we think can make a huge difference in our life!

 Unfortunately, many of us have hidden negative thought patterns that interfere with our ability to move forward in life.  These patterns generate all kinds of barriers, including the inability to love fully, overachieving (especially as a subconscious way of avoiding love relationships), underachieving, depression, addictions, weight problems, midlife crisis, life out of balance, and the inability to make life changes. However, trying to change a negative pattern to one that embraces positivity is not the easiest thing to do. Many people have tried to be positive in their thoughts and have found that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to change negative patterns. This problem is confounded even further by the fact that much of our negative thought patterns are actually in our unconscious, so that we are not totally aware of them. Most of us had dysfunctional childhoods and hence quite often these subconscious blocks were picked up in our early childhood because we never thought we were worthy enough to be loved. To help us understand why it is so difficult to change these patterns, a further clarification of how the brain works is needed. 

 
He uses three unique approaches to achieve this goal, by helping clients: 1) enhance the experience of their own particular spiritual path 2) improve their health and brain development through nutrition and energy work, and 3) learn how to tune into their own inner wisdom through greater intuition and positive visualization.

Dr. Landrith's intuitive approach varies with each client. Typically, he uses stress management techniques, EFT or the Tapping Technique, visualization techniques, meditation, and self-hypnosis as the foundation for life transformation. These techniques vary depending on the needs and particular spiritual orientation of the client. He is especially concerned with nutrition and health issues as a way to enhance life changes. For these, he uses an integrative approach and has dramatically helped those suffering from cancer, as well as a variety of other life-threatening diseases, including autoimmune diseases. He has had training in both Western and Eastern nutrition and has had much success with "healing the mind by healing the body." His therapeutic approach is very similar to that of a life coach in which he honors one's strengths, rather than weaknesses. The following three sections - EFT, Spiritual Mentor, and Health Advisor - will expand these ideas and explain how you can radically transform your life and your love relationships. 

                                 Dr. Garland Landrith 913 307 2018