It is my pleasure to support Bette Freedson’s unique contribution to the therapy literature. Her work is grounded in a wide and multilayered education that includes everything from social work and Ericksonian hypnotherapy to deep dives into the sphere of intuition and shared resonance. Other Ways, Other Realms offers step-by-step guidance in using intuition in the therapy room as well as moving case material that brings that guidance to life.

Other Realms, Other Ways is a timely primer for mental health clinicians who crave a new approach for expanding their clinical skills. Author Bette Freedson defines the meaning of intuition as a self state that instantaneously welcomes new skills. Her focus on the trusting relationship and step-by-step interventions in- vites us to build upon what we already do.

Years ago Bette taught me to use my own psychic abilities, which I went on to incorporate into my psychotherapy practice. I am delighted that she has now come out of the closet to share these tips with clinicians because bridging these two worlds is long overdue.

Bette Freedson is a leading voice when it comes to the appreciation and utilization of intuition in psychotherapy. One does not need to be a psychic to understand how important it is for clini- cians to be able to trust their own inner knowing. This book will give readers significant and practical insights into how and when to allow the mysterious element of intuition into their clinical work.

Bette Freedson takes us to a place that might seem unusual for a therapist and social worker, but is really the foundation of doing good work – empathy, sensitivity and intuition. Her personal journey through the intuitive world as a psychic is now sup- ported by academic degrees and professional practice. She shows us that our professional practice and our humanity are mutually inclusive and can produce effective results for clients and for the self. We need to explore these realms and Bette is one of those rare people with a foot in both experiences. This book is a gentle joy that opens insight into not only a fascinating way to practice psychotherapy, but also, to live.

This is a fine book full of support for single parents who have to face the job
 of raising children alone, and having to share them with another caregiver
 when they return to work. I would advise all single mothers to read it.

The responsibilities of single mothers can be daunting. “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom” provides inspiring counsel to help them flourish. The stories and insights provide unique resources that will foster a stronger sense of self and more fluid access to inner resources. Practical and eminently readable, “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom” offers a path for single mothers—and fathers—to reclaim their identities, and improve the lives of those who depend on them.

Bette Freedson has written a winner in “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom”. Her numerous insights and suggestions—gleaned from her own experience as a single mother as well as her years of practicing psychotherapy—are infused with compassion and wisdom. Her goal is to have women not just survive single parenting but instead thrive, and she succeeds wonderfully. “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom” is thus the go-to guidebook for anyone navigating these often-confusing and painful waters.

Bette Freedson provides lucid guidance in the form of a coherent, workable program that shows the reader how to rob the boogey man of his power to scare, victimize and stress women into believing that one person cannot do a two-person job. Self-care is not always easy to come by in the often harried existence of the single mother. Yet the gentleness of Bette’s yes, you can and the guidance she provides to an inner oasis can seem attainable. Not only that, but she highlights authenticity in a way that is quite miraculous by showing that meditation as a coping skill can be brought to the even deeper level of trusting intuition. In Bette’s able hands, the concept of psychic power—getting 
to know what your psyche is yelling at or whispering to you—would seem within reach even to the novice…
The phrase ‘Soul Mother’ does not seem like a cliche as it might, but rather a vast ocean of potential healing. The reader may not at first buy, but cannot deny, that Bette demonstrates how having ‘outrageous faith’ allows us to find gifts embedded in our problems. She is a role model par excellence, and has written a book that will be dog-eared by those who are willing to learn and practice what her experience, wisdom, intelligence, humor, kindness and enthusiasm has manifest. This book could pertain to anyone.

Bette Freedson has written an empowering and inspiring workbook for the single mother that will serve both as a trusted guide and a wise companion. Every chapter contains useful tips and important questions to reflect upon which, if truly engaged, will foster the psychospiritual evolution of the reader, enabling her to transform
 the inevitable challenges and hardships of single motherhood into blessings. Freedson has intimate knowledge of the territory of which she writes, both from a personal and professional perspective. This allows her to go directly to the heart of the matter, and inspires trust in the reader. It’s hard to continue to feel overwhelmed and alone when you read a book like this;
 rather you will feel encouraged, as well as connected to Spirit and the human family. Highly recommended.

As an educator, I particularly found the parenting advice on dealing with stress, building self esteem, and handling misbehavior to be on target and helpful. Single mothers will find this inspirational book to be a valuable resource!

Soul Mothers’ Wisdom shines with abundant hope, encouragement, inspiring stories, manageable and memorable tools, powerful affirmations and opportunities for personal reflection. Single moms, come dip your cup into the life-affirming well of Soul Mothers’ Wisdom. Draw up the inspiration, the peace and the guidance that flows in these healing waters. You can drink in the truth that together you and your children can grow strong, resilient, joyful and whole. Liquid light will lift you as you embrace your new life. Soul Mothers’ Wisdom is indeed a healing gift.

“Soul Mothers’ Wisdom” is not your usual ‘how to’ book. It gives real-life examples of single mothers coping with their situations. In a lovely narrative style and using concise tips, Bette Freedson outlines the steps that individual ‘Soul Mothers’ took and others can take to succeed as single parents. “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom” is both readable and useful.

In telling the stories of a diverse group of women in “Soul Mothers’ Wisdom”, Bette Freedson reminds us that being a single parent is just one attribute of a full person. As single parents many of us feared we were wreaking havoc on our child or children. Freedson reminds us of the possive attributes we can bring to our parenting and to our children by finding the silver lining and coming to a place of acceptance and joy. She releases readers to find their souls in the midst of their circumstances. While that may look and feel different for different women, the touchstone is that ‘I’m a single parent and I am going to write the script for my children and myself. You can see in Freedson’s writing that she is a therapist in the best ways. In Soul Mothers’ Wisdom you will find a gentleness and an all-loving mother in the way Freedson reaches out her arms and says ‘you will be great, you’ll turn out OK!

Bette Freedson has written an enormously useful book on single parenting. As an expert clinician, she has illustrated her suggestions about single parenting with real life clinical cases. But most important, she describes her own experiences from shock and despair through adaptation after successful adaptation. This book gives advice and hope to so many overwhelmed parents traveling the same path. A must read!

For twenty-six years I’ve had a solo general practice of Osteopathic medicine. This has taught me and continues to teach me that the body’s inherent mechanism has the wisdom and potency to heal. In Soul Mothers’ Wisdom, Bette Freedson has given a flexible road map to access this soul’s sparkle, the spirit of one’s truth, the psychic intuitive wisdom and the realization of inner peace. This is a gift that will last forever and is useful to everyone. It transcends so-called self-help books, for it allows one to see the truth that life’s friction gives us direction and is the centripetal force that keeps us on the spiral path.

Bette Freedson provides lucid guidance in the form of a coherent, workable program that shows the reader how to rob the boogey man of his power to scare, victimize
 and stress women into believing that one person cannot do a two-person job.