Welcome! I’m Glad You’re Here!
I’m a retired psychotherapist; during my 32-year career, I counselled over 1000 clients. And one thing they said was: “Why don’t you write a book?”
They wanted to work with what I was saying to them — to practice — to learn to “do” life differently.
They wanted to begin living elegantly
So, back in 2004 I started writing…
… and I’ve written 5 books and a wellness program, as well as several free booklets. All are designed to help anyone make profound shifts in their being.
And I created The Phoenix Centre Press to make my books widely available.
Zen and counselling are the underpinnings
for all of my books and products.
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What I’m saying is, my approach to writing, life, and relating comes first of all from my love of Zen. I emphasize living in the now and taking full responsibility for “how everything goes.”
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And my 32 years of counselling has led me to some important insights about how people live, communicate, and enact with the world. Problems abound, and I’ve come up with some solutions you really need to check out!
That’s the intro — here’s a bit more about The Phoenix Centre Press for the detail-minded among you!
I wrote and self-published my first book back in 1994 — it was a collection of therapy stories called “Stories from the Sea of Life.”
The stories were pretty well written, if I do say so myself — (the book is out of print, but you can have a PDF copy for free by signing up for our mailing list — see form to the right.) I was less than impressed with the look of the book.
So, I formed a publishing company, and took matters into my own hands.
Our first book, This Endless Moment, rolled off the presses in 2004. It’s our biggest seller, and is newly revised — and called — wait for it This Endless Moment 2nd. edition.
Please, take the time to look around, to download some of the free stuff, and use the resources you find here to begin a deep round of self-exploration. Your life will be different after you start. We know this and celebrate this reality.
Warmly,
Special Deal!
The Watcher
A Responsible Discipline for
Managing the Voices in Your Head
Learn to manage the voices in your head by establishing an “Observer / Coach” persona. This booklet provides practical lessons for learning to be in charge of your inner theatre. An excellent resource if you’re dealing with depression.
You can have this booklet for
.99 instead of 4.99!
This Endless Moment 2nd. edition
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Paperback: $20.00,
E‑book digital downloads $2.99,
PDF download $4.00
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A guide to self-actualization
Newly revised, this is an amazing book on living the enlightened life. A perennial best-seller at The Haven, and used as a textbook for new therapists, this book quite simply changes lives.
Worthwhile change comes at a price. If you’re tired of the same old relationships, the same situations cropping up again and again, and you find yourself stuck in the middle, then right now, you can do something about it! It’s time to decide! If you are willing to commit to living the life you have dreamed of, surrounded by meaningful and deep relationships, while making a real difference in the world, you need This Endless Moment.
Living Life in Growing Orbits
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Paperback: $20.00,
E‑book digital downloads $2.99,
PDF download $4.00
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Living Life in Growing Orbits has been a best seller since it was originally published in 1998. It’s been revised and reformatted, and is now available in both digital and print versions.
As I was writing This Endless Moment my reviewers asked me to include exercises and projects readers could complete, to make learning the principles easier to do. I eventually gave in and added the exercises, and also wrote an additional twenty as a bonus download.
I’d shake my head a bit, though, because I’d already written Living Life in Growing Orbits, and this book is the ultimate collection of practical, daily exercises.
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The. Best. Relationship. Ever.
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Paperback (220 pages): $20.00,
Digital E‑Book editions $2.99,
PDF Download $4.00
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Elegant, Intimate Relating is an art. It requires attention, focus and persistence. My new book, The. Best. Relationship. Ever., is packed with guidance, exercises, and directions for drastically improving your relationship.
Find Your Perfect Partner
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Paperback (142 pages): $20.00,
Digital e‑book editions $2.99,
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Back in 1999, I wrote a booklet called “The List of 50.” Part of a series of free booklets on aspects of relationships, “The List” was a guide to deciding whom you want to be in relationship with, and then putting what you decide into action.
My clients, since then, have asked me to expand upon this concept of conscious dating. So, I completely re-wrote the booklet into a 140 page book.
In addition to revising the structure and contents of the booklet, I have included comments from readers, as well as sample Lists of 50.
Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall
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* Paperback book, 204 pages, $20.00,
Digital E‑Book editions $2.99,
PDF Download $4.00
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Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is a light-hearted guide to living life fully and deeply. Using Zen stories old and new, illustrations and exercises, Wayne C. Allen takes you on a walk through the workings of your mind, heart, and soul.
For those who love Eastern thought, and equally for those who are fearless explorers of their internal space, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is an eye-opening jaunt through the ages-while always bringing you into direct contact with yourself-in this moment.
Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall is designed to help you to see the wisdom that is contained in simplicity, in “not knowing,” and in fully living your life.
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Finding Your Flexibility — Book and Online Videos
Available format:
* downloadable pdf book, and Online videos 40.00
ON SALE $21.00
Darbella and I were asked to lead a 3‑hour seminar on alternatives to drugs for pain management for Ontario’s Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB.) At the end of the seminar, we offered to run an all day workshop. We developed a book and CD package that became the backbone of the program.
The book from the package has been re-worked to be of benefit to anyone who wishes to gain (or regain) flexibility, freedom of movement, and peace of mind, and we’ve taken the videos from the DVD and put them online, for you to use as guides.
We’ve put a short video on the Information page, so have a look, and order the set—it’s for anyone wanting to establish a Meditation Practice, too.
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