Life is like a canvas; you are the artist holding the brush. Paint your dreams with courage, passion, and strength, and witness the beauty of your creation unfold. Create a life filled with joy. Acknowledge and navigate the challenges, sorrows, struggles, and pain that may hinder your growth. Reflect on your intimate life. Your background, beliefs, identity, and experiences are significant. Recognize how discrimination can dehumanize you. Develop ways to take care of yourself. The only limits that genuinely exist are the ones you impose on yourself. Let go of anger, anxiety, hurt, and fear. Embrace the endless possibilities.
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Dr. Willard W C Ashley is a distinguished New Jersey State Certified Psychoanalyst, accomplished Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Group Psychotherapist. He currently holds the esteemed position of President and CEO at Dr. Willard Ashley, Sr., LLC in Montclair. Dr. Ashley brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously served as a professor of practical theology at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS). His historical significance is evident as the second African American to hold such a tenured position in the institution’s 230-year-plus history, and the first African-American to be appointed as Dean of the Seminary.
Author, Psychoanalyst, Consultant, and motivational speaker in New Jersey
Dr. Willard W C Ashley is a New Jersey State Certified Psychoanalyst, trained Marriage and Family Therapist, and Certified Group Psychotherapist. He is the President and CEO of Dr. Willard Ashley, Sr., LLC in Montclair. Ashley is a retired professor of practical theology from the New Brunswick Theological Seminary (NBTS). He was the second African-American in the 230 year plus history of NBTS to be granted tenure and the first African-American to be named Dean of the Seminary. Currently, Ashley is an instructor at the Rutgers University, School of Social Work, DSW Program and a trustee/faculty at the New Jersey Institute for Training in Psychoanalysis. Since 1996, Dr. Ashley has served as the founder and senior pastor of the Abundant Joy Community Church, Jersey City, New Jersey.
New Rules for Radicals offers a bold, contemporary framework for navigating activism and leadership in today’s polarized times. It provides practical strategies for effecting meaningful change while addressing the unique challenges of today’s social and political landscape.
Willard Ashley revisits the need for radicals in a society that constructs systems and awards those who keep persons marginalized to maintain those in power and the status quo. Building community and national relationships are part of this effort. Ashley also gives an overview of a pioneer, Saul Alinsky and the IAF’s work and shortfalls as a historical backdrop for building community and national relationships. Ashley outlines strategies for radicals in creating relationships and striving for excellence, not mediocrity. His experiences, stories, collaborations, and leaning on his faith are given to encourage “new radicals.” Ashley encourages new radicals to know their context, embrace conflict, and do their homework. Although radicals face strong and life-threatening opposition, Ashley advocates hope for change.
Disaster Spiritual Care provides crucial insights into offering compassionate support during crises and addressing emotional and spiritual needs. It equips caregivers, chaplains, and leaders with practical tools for helping individuals and communities navigate the aftermath of disasters. By reading this book, you’ll understand how to provide meaningful care in the most challenging circumstances, fostering healing and resilience.
The first comprehensive resource for pastoral care in the face of disaster―a vital resource for clergy, seminarians, pastoral counselors and caregivers of all faith traditions. Updated and expanded!This essential resource for clergy and caregivers integrates the classic foundations of pastoral care with the unique challenges of disaster response on community, regional and national levels.
Offering the latest theological perspectives and tools―along with basic theory and skills from the best disaster response texts, research and concepts―the contributors to this resource are innovators in their fields and represent Christianity, Judaism, Islam and more.
Learning to Lead is a theoretical guide and a transformative tool that equips you with practical leadership strategies. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this book provides valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today’s world.
The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century―for all faith traditions.
America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century.
In this multifaith, cross-cultural and comprehensive resource for both clergy and lay persons, contributors who are experts in the field explore how to engage spiritual leaders and teach them how to bring healing, faith, justice and support to communities and congregations. They offer tools, advice, practical methodologies and case studies on how stakeholders―congregational leaders, ordained religious leaders, educators, students and community leaders―learn how to do theology in context and grow into faith leadership roles.
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Welcome to my blogs and articles, a rich tapestry of reflections, insights, and practical advice on various topics, including leadership, spirituality, and personal development. Each post is a unique journey that invites readers to explore and engage in thoughtful conversations about current events, leadership challenges, and the pursuit of personal and communal growth. Dive into my latest writings and join the dialogue as we navigate life’s complexities together, striving for greater understanding and impact.
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Willard Ashley In mental health and personal development, seeking professional assistance can be transformative. One such avenue is psychoanalysis, a therapeutic approach that delves deep
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