Published by Fulton Books, Dr. Jerry Bockoven’s book “What Rhymes with Therapy” is inspired by the author’s love of rhyming poetry, which he has often used as a tool in his professional endeavors to help relate with clients of all backgrounds. Heartfelt and deeply personal, Dr. Bockoven shares his poems and professional expertise in the hope of connecting with his readers, providing the tools and necessary information required to overcome the challenges and trials of life so that they may find their way back home through healthy and lasting methods.
Jerry Bockoven is a native of Lincoln Nebraska. Holding master’s degrees in both divinity and counseling and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, he provided mental health therapy to individuals and couples for more than 30 years. During his career, he also worked as an ordained parish minister, nonprofit executive, leadership consultant and university professor. He was granted the title of Professor Emeritus of Psychology by Nebraska Wesleyan University following his retirement in 2021. He currently maintains an active public speaking schedule and enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling, playing guitar, doing close-up magic and surviving Midwest winters.
“What Rhymes with Therapy” is a comprehensive self-help resource that addresses ways to deal with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, couples issues and trauma recovery. Using the charm of poetry to communicate important and effective ideas that enhance emotional resiliency, the book also offers detailed descriptions of each therapeutic concept along with exercises designed to help you implement the ideas into your own life. Filled with poems, stories, metaphors and common sense, this book is an easy read that will appeal to a wide variety of readers.