Dr. Juan A. Garcia
Overcoming Rejection
by Dr. Juan A. Garcia
The Discarded focuses on the reality that every human being longs to be accepted. Every human being longs to live a life without filters and without having to check their worth. But unfortunately, not every human being has the joy of living as such. There are many who suffer in public; while others suffer in silence behind the loneliness that rejection or being discarded brings.
Author | Speaker | Clinical Therapist
Juan Garcia is an Ordained Minister, Clinical Therapist and holds a PhD in Clinical Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. Juan is a Certified Fatherhood Practitioner for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. He is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a member of the International Coach Federation and a speaker/member of the National Speakers Association, with affiliation to the NJ Chapter. He is currently a Chaplain & Life Coach to former and current players in the NBA and the NFL. Juan is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist as well as a Licensed Brain Health Coach through the Amen University. Juan has a passion in seeing men, young men and marriages experience a holistic approach to health. In 2016, he appeared on FOX News’, “Beyond the Dream” program and was also a guest speaker for TBN NYC. Juan has been married to Deborah since 1996, and together they have 2 children: Jordan and Hannah.
a journey to mental and emotional stewardship
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