Rolf Merkle
Rolf Merkle is a German psychologist and psychotherapist . He is the author of numerous self-help books.
Life
After studying psychology, Merkle worked for two years as a qualified psychologist in a clinic for alcohol addicts. During this time he went through several therapeutic trainings ( behavior therapy , talk therapy , rational-emotional therapy ). He then went to the United States for six months to study at the University of Kentucky . He then opened a psychotherapeutic practice in Mannheim with his partner and colleague Doris Wolf , in which he still works today. He received his doctorate in 1988 with a thesis on bibliotherapy: the influence of reading during therapy on the emotional well-being of outpatients .
Rolf Merkle wrote a number of advice books in which he passes on strategies and assistance that have proven themselves in his practice. His advice is based on the methods of cognitive behavior therapy . His books have been translated into 10 languages and are bestsellers, especially the annual joie de vivre calendar .
Publications (selection)
- Doris Wolf, Rolf Merkle: Understanding feelings, coping with problems . 33rd edition. PAL, Mannheim 2017, ISBN 978-3-923614-18-9 .
- Doris Wolf, Rolf Merkle: How to overcome exam fears . 13th edition. PAL, Mannheim 2017, ISBN 978-3-923614-36-3 .
- Rolf Merkle: This is how you gain more self-confidence . 32nd edition. PAL, Mannheim 2017, ISBN 978-3-923614-34-9 .
- Rolf Merkle: jealousy . 23rd edition. PAL, Mannheim 2017, ISBN 978-3-923614-24-0 .
- Rolf Merkle: Don't let yourself go for everything . 24th edition. PAL, Mannheim 2016, ISBN 978-3-923614-35-6 .
- Rolf Merkle: When life becomes a burden . 22nd edition. PAL, Mannheim 2017, ISBN 978-3-923614-47-9 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Merkle, Rolf |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German psychotherapist and author |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |