BLOG
The Inspiration of Rev. Jeffrey Brown and His Work Developing Relationships with Adolescents in Boston
Dr. Faber talks about the proactive ways Rev. Jeffrey Brown took to connect and develop relationships with adolescents in Boston. He made a concerted effort to seek them out, (this generally occurred at nighttime) and get to know them personally. In doing so, he got...
Why My Book “Escape” is Such a Valuable Tool for Defense Attorneys Supporting Their Clients
The attached video takes a closer look at how defense attorneys can use proven methods regarding brain rehabilitation to support clients in their respective cases, particularly those with substance abuse and traumatic brain injury. My free new book "Escape" - secured...
Taking a deeper look at anger for people with legal issues, why it exists and how do you control it?
In this video, Dr. Faber is looking at the subject of anger and how it affects those who have been involved or may know someone currently involved with the legal system, asking the following questions: what causes it, why do some people get so angry, how does it lead...
Constructive Ways for Juveniles to Work with the US Justice System
During a recent trip to Atlanta, Dr. Faber appeared on the Atlanta Legal Experts Show along with former criminal turned defense attorney David Lee Windecher and Judge Asa jackson, representing DeKalb County. Judge Jackson and Mr. Windecher are working on various ways...
Dr. Jay Faber talks with Dr. Keith Kantor about the role diet and nutrition play battling substance abuse and mental illness
In this video, Dr. Faber and Dr. Keith Kantor, CEO of the program NAMED (Nutritional Addiction Mitigation Eating & Drinking), discuss how diet and nutrition can have a game-changing impact on the lives of those battling substance abuse and mental illness. With...
David Lee Windecher – The Inspirational Story of Man Who Left Behind a Life of Crime and Became a Defense Attorney
At a quick glance, David Lee Windecher’s book, “The AmerIcan Dream: HisStory in the Making," seems to be like any of our culture’s great “rags-to-riches” narratives. From empire-building Oprah Winfrey’s early childhood years of wearing potato sack dresses, to coffee...
The Necessity of Scheduling
Recently, one of my patients was moving to another state. One of the challenges that was discussed involved a lack of structured time. Just as recommended in "Escape," I urged my patient to go home, break her day into morning-afternoon-evening and place one...
Some Amazing Facts Behind Sobriety
In 2005, the Bureau of Justice conducted a study following the recidivism rates of 404,638 prisoners in 30 states (Durose, Matthew R., Alexia D. Cooper, and Howard N. Snyder, Recidivism of Prisoners Released in 30 States in 2005: Patterns from 2005 to 2010 (pdf, 31...
A Terrific Book to Work on Self-Improvement
For those of you wondering what might be a good resource to turn to for working on self-improvement, I would recommend taking a close look at Stronger: Develop the Resilience you Need to Succeed, by George S. Everly Jr., Ph.D., Donald A. Strouse, Ph.D., and Dennis K....
The Powerful Impact of Self-Esteem
During the recent holiday season, movie theaters around the world were packed with the much anticipated release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." For the first time in history, this science fiction epic grossed $1 billion in just 12 days. That global milestone...