Read Psychology for Dummies Online
Authors: Adam Cash
Tags: #Psychology, #General, #Body; Mind & Spirit, #Spirituality
by Adam Cash, PsyD
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ISBN: 978-0-7645-5434-6
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Dr. Adam Cash
is a graduate of Loma Linda University. He teaches psychology at both the community college and university level. He has worked as a clinical psychologist in a wide variety of settings and currently works as a forensic psychologist with mentally disordered criminal offenders. He is also in private practice in Pomona, California, specializing in chronic mental illness, stress and coping, and men’s issues.
To my beautiful wife Liyona. Thank you for the inspiration. Also to my family, friends, and colleagues.
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