In Don't Buy This Book, Dr. Stacy Raymond, a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience, debunks the lies we live by.
Her writing is sharp, gutsy, and says what most people won't (or can't).
Dr. Stacy's book exposes the comfort-driven nonsense underneath what many call "progress". Supporting her points with sound research, Dr. Raymond challenges her readers to wake up and engage with reality. Readers are encouraged to challenge the status quo and question the answers.
Chapters will be germane to you personally, discuss those around you, and expand outward to cover global truths.
Topics covered include:
- Personal Control,
- Happiness
- Mental Health Misdiagnosis
- The Limits of Psychotherapy
- The Mystery of Menopause
- Societal Self-Deception
- Tribalism, and others.
Dr. Raymond's style is biting, clear-eyed, and unapologetically anti-delusion.
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READER REVIEW -
5.0 out of 5 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 You Should Buy This Book!
I’ll admit, the title hooked me right away. Don’t Buy This Book? Naturally, I had to see what the reverse psychology was all about and I’m so glad I did. Stacy Raymond has created something truly original here. It’s clever, honest, and straight to the point. Whether you’re into self-reflection, enjoy a witty twist on personal development, or just want a fresh perspective on life, this book delivers. The tone is conversational but impactful, and filled with insight. I found myself highlighting more passages than I expected. Don’t let the title fool you—this is exactly the kind of book that should be on your shelf. Highly recommend! ~Nicole
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Education
Dr. Raymond received a B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College, having graduated Magna Cum Laude and been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She earned the Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hartford. Â
Training
Dr. Raymond's pre-doctoral internship was completed at the Greater Hartford Psychology Consortium in Farmington, CT. This training took place on the adult inpatient psychiatry unit and the drug and alcohol unit at the University of CT Health Center. It also included seeing psychiatric patients at the Newington VA Hospital. Her post-doctoral fellowship was at the Adult Day Hospital program at Danbury Hospital, where she conducted group and individual therapy.
Teaching
Dr. Raymond was an adjunct professor at Central CT State University and also Peace College in Raleigh, NC. She taught undergraduate courses in Introduction to Psychology, Child & Adolescent Development, and Psychological Assessment. Shortly thereafter she volunteered as a guest lecturer at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Danbury Hospital. There, she taught cardiac patients how to manage their stress, depression and anger in relation to their heart health.
Prison Psychologist
Following her post-doctoral training, Dr. Raymond worked at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) for Women in Danbury, CT. She helped female felons individually and in support groups such as Eating Issues, Sexual Abuse, and Battered Women.
Private Practice
Dr. Raymond has been in private practice for nearly 25 years. The majority of her work is with men and women in individual trauma-focused therapy. Approximately half her practice is dedicated to first responders and combat veterans (for a reduced fee). Â
Professional Memberships
EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
Fairfield County Trauma Response Team Inc (www.FCTRT.org)
Fraternal Order of Police Approved Clinician
IACP - Police Psychological Services Section
IAFF Approved Clinician
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology
Certificates
Approved Consultant in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
POST Certified instructor
CISM / CISD trained
Reiki Master
Giving back
Responder Welless Inc, Founder and Executive Director, non-profit 501c3
Responder Resilience Podcast host (www.Respondertv.com)
Interests
  Spending time with my husband and sons
  Laughing
  Making other people laugh
  Yoga
  Rock climbing
  Landscaping
  Snow shoeing