Dr. Nancy Buck
Nancy S Buck, PhD, is now devoting her time, talents and energy to changing the paradigm of Mental Health. How did she get here? Read on . . .
Here is the list of the traditional relevant educational milestones and career achievements:
- BSN in nursing
- MA in counseling education
- PhD in developmental psychology with an emphasis on parenting
- Certified in Reality Therapy 1979
- Senior Faculty Member of William Glasser Institute for over four decades
Her significant contributions to the field:
- Human development model from birth to death based on Choice Theory
- Created the model applying Choice Theory to parenting, Peaceful Parenting
- Parent Coach
- Books Authored:
- Peaceful Parenting
- Peaceful Parenting Workbook
- Why Do Kids Act That Way
- How To Be A Great Parent
- The Art of Raising Great Children: A Choice Theory Psychology Guide to Parenting
She has long been searching, teaching and advocating for a dramatic shift in the Mental Health paradigm, as occurred in the physical and dental health paradigms. (Please read Let’s Imagine That for the full story) Carpe Diem! Now is the perfect time for her to embrace her buddies, Ellen and Kathy, and charge into the world as Curious Wild Women
If you want to change the world - be the change
Nancy Defines Mental Health
Good Mental Health is much more than the absence of mental illness or distressing symptoms.
Growing good mental health: Mental Health is your daily practice and ability to meet your basic needs for safety and security; love and belonging; fun, laughter and learning; power, influence and meaningful contributions; by making responsible choices. This results in a vibrant, joyful life. When there is an upset, disturbance or challenge, such as COVID 19, you accept the experience, including all the accompanying negative emotions, knowing you have abilities, and strategies to regularly and effectively meet your needs, even in the face of the adversity. You know your ability to resiliently rebound from these upsets will restore your original joyful set point. This upset is likely to provide you with greater wisdom and meaningful learning because of the experience.