Doris Wolf

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Doris Wolf (* 1954 in Mannheim ) is a German psychologist , psychotherapist and author of numerous self-help books.

Life

After studying psychology at the University of Mannheim, Wolf went through several therapeutic trainings in behavioral therapy , talk therapy and rational-emotional therapy . In 1981 she went to the USA for six months to expand her therapeutic qualification. Subsequently, she and her partner and colleague Rolf Merkle opened a psychotherapeutic practice in Mannheim , where she still works today. In 1988 Wolf received his doctorate on the use of bibliotherapy in psychotherapy at the University of Heidelberg . Her specialties are overcoming fears and phobias , dealing with separation and grief , dealing with feelings of guilt , loneliness and obesity .

Doris Wolf wrote a number of advisory books in which she provides scientifically sound, but easily understandable, psychological assistance that has proven itself in her practice. Their advisors are based on methods of cognitive behavior therapy and, according to their own statements, are used by psychotherapists and clinics in their therapeutic work; Self-help groups use them as a basis for discussion. Some of her books are bestsellers; as does the annual joie de vivre calendar that she publishes together with Rolf Merkle. She writes regularly as an expert for magazines and as a psychotherapist comments on psychological topics in radio and television programs.

Publications (selection)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Doris Wolf: Bibliotherapy in the psychotherapeutic practice. The influence of reading during therapy on cognitive variables and physical well-being. PAL Verlagsgesellschaft, Mannheim 1989, ISBN 3-923614-27-6 . Zugl. udT : Doris Wolf: The influence of cassette recordings and bibliotherapy on cognitive variables and physical well-being . Dissertation . University of Heidelberg, 1988.
  2. Doris Wolf: Fear of Criticism - Its Consequences. In: Angst-Panik-Hilfe.de. Retrieved August 28, 2017 .
  3. Overcome fear! 3sat, Vivo broadcast of March 21, 2009; see also forum posts on the topic of Doris Wolf in 3sat. In: Psychic.de. March 21, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2017 .
  4. Bestseller books, total circulation 1.8 million copies. In: palverlag.de. Retrieved August 27, 2017 .