Wounded Workers: Tales from a Working Man's Shrink is Dr. Bob Larsen's first book intended for an audience of folks who have worked or are still working. The book recounts the stories of America's workforce subjected to physical and psychological trauma for doing their jobs. Tales from the trenches, of workers tormented by ill fortune, both natural and man-made, is the book's focus. A bank teller robbed one too many times, a paramedic who cannot save his own father's life, a prostitute who becomes an advocate for sex workers and other unfortunate employees find themselves sent to Dr. Bob.

Empowers wounded Christian workers. Prevents their wounds from becoming their dwelling place. Prevents their woundedness from becoming their destiny. Asks the important questions: 1) Are you upset with a neurotic boss? An addictive organization? A spiritually abusive pastor? 2) Are you struggling to behave in a Christian manner while working in a non-Christian environment? 3) Are you frustrated, disappointed or angry that your place of work or worship is not living up to its Christian name? Helps you evaluate your situation, take control of your vulnerability and find a peaceful solution. Gives you reliable tools for recovery: 1) Tools to assess the organizational and personal realities of the situation that has turned sour. 2) Truths to hold on to while refusing to compromise your Christian commitment and convictions. 3) Tactics to consider before deciding whether to ride it out, to run, or to fight for what is right.

It's always been tough. Whether you are serving the Lord as an office worker, a doctor, a missionary, or a teacher - if you put your head above the parapet you will get shot at. Sometimes you will get hit. This book is for all who have found themselves in the line of fire. Dr Marjory Foyle draws upon her extensive clinical experience and her work as a missionary to address a range of important topics: Depression; Occupational stress; Interpersonal relationships; Parental and home-country stress; Singleness and marriage; Children; Burnout; Caring for Christian workers.

Working Wounded is for anyone who has lived in a cubicle, slaved away in the corner, or swept the shop floor. Straight from Rosner's syndicated column come these hilarious remedies for dealing with common work ailments. Illustrated by cartoonist Robert Mankoff of "The New Yorker".

Wounded Workers: Tales from a Working Man's Shrink is Dr. Bob Larsen's first book intended for an audience of folks who have worked or are still working. The book recounts the stories of America's workforce subjected to physical and psychological trauma for doing their jobs. Tales from the trenches, of workers tormented by ill fortune, both natural and man-made, is the book's focus. A bank teller robbed one too many times, a paramedic who cannot save his own father's life, a prostitute who becomes an advocate for sex workers and other unfortunate employees find themselves sent to Dr. Bob.Wounded Workers will grab your attention while experiencing the human response to horrific, yet common critical incidents. Clinical terminology is minimized. You won't need a medical degree to understand what these workers go through. Dr. Bob's personal journey as a working-class kid who becomes a scientist, physician and professor is intertwined with the dynamics of victimization, recovery, and advocacy. Readers will be exposed to stories of workers subjected to shootings, amputations, sexual assaults and healthcare-induced disability. Readers will relate to the plight, courage and persistence of victims who could be your neighbor, friend, family member or co-worker. You will be glued to the couch while turning pages.