September 2011 Since I did not have any background or training in counseling, I was delighted to find that Dr. Lehman clearly defined each of his terms before using them in context. In this way, he built an easily climbable … Continue reading →

December 2010 OK, I’m Karl’s wife, so judge for yourself the value of my testimony—but I can tell you that Karl is a happier, easier to live with, more fun, more loving, more outgoing, and more relational person since he … Continue reading →

January 2011 New! Profound and urgently needed! For only the second time in thirty years I have read something that is fundamentally original, very practical, and solves critical problems (Dr. Allan Schore’s books were the first such experience). Throughout my career as … Continue reading →

January 2011 We have all had the experience of having emotional content from our past flood into a present moment, supercharging our reaction to the situation in front of us, and impacting not only our feelings and thoughts, but unfortunately … Continue reading →

February 2011 Outsmarting Ourselves should be required reading for anyone wanting to serve and minister to the needs of those whose lives have been devastated by addictions and trauma. Karl’s careful discussion of the dynamic relationship between trauma, the brain’s pain-processing … Continue reading →

February 2011 The Lehmans’ teaching and modeling have been tremendously valuable in our pursuit of a marriage and family life that reaches its fullest potential. We use the paradigm and practices in this book regularly to recognize when our past … Continue reading →

March 2011 People have an almost universal desire to be in strong, healthy, nurturing relationships where they are loved, known, and understood. However, finding and developing these types of relationships is often easier said than done. Dr. Karl Lehman gives … Continue reading →

June 2011 I have been using the concepts and tools in Outsmarting Yourself for several years in my own life, in my counseling, and in our recovery ministry. Understanding the Verbal Logical Explainer (VLE), being “triggered,” and the Immanuel approach to emotional … Continue reading →

June 2011 “Lehman’s work is original and fascinating, humbly written in plain English, which makes him rare in the field of psychiatry. Hats off!” Karen Struble, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Montreat College

July 2011 We got a copy of your book at the THRIVE conference a few months ago, and it has been a HUGE blessing. We have read through once and are going back over it. It has already been instrumental … Continue reading →

July 2011  What Dr. Lehman has done is nothing short of spectacular. By integrating the most recent findings on brain science with the most spiritually dynamic teachings on faith, he has produced a book that is uncompromising to both academically … Continue reading →

July 2011 Outsmarting Yourself is a relational life-preserver! This book is a must-read for every person who has a relationship with another human being. Karl and Charlotte candidly share from their personal experience, present fascinating corroborating information from mainstream scientific research, … Continue reading →

July 2011 I am an avid student with a great desire to understand how our brains function in the complex dynamics present in human relationships. Having read numerous books on the subject, I can honestly say that Outsmarting Yourself by Dr. Karl … Continue reading →

December 2011 I really appreciate Dr Lehman’s new book. He writes so clearly, leaving no details hanging where you wonder, “Now is this what he means?” Instead, he explains exactly what he means. Sometimes the sentences get r-e-a-l-l-y long, but … Continue reading →