PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Dr. Sprouse was born in 1956. He grew up in the Mid Atlantic region in a row house with his parents and 4 siblings. He started working as anewspaper boy at the age of 11, but decided by age 13 that he wanted to be a doctor to help people.In high school he earned accolades as the captain of the wrestling team, scholastic athlete of the year and salutatorian of his class. He attended George Washington University for his Bachelor's Degree. He continued his studies at GWU for his medical school training where he graduated in the top 10% of his class.Dr. Sprouse set up his medical practice in an underserved area in the Eastern Shore of Maryland. During his years in practice, he has worked hard to be a relatable physician to his thousands of patients.He has had a lot of stress throughout the years and has employed his own stress reducers. He sings karaoke, plays pick up basketball, travels, reads and loves to dress up for Halloween.He has 2 adult children from his previous marriage and his current wife, Terri, has 2 children from her previous marriage. He has two grandchildren, so far.This is his first time being a published author, but there are plans for many more books in the future. He is leading seminars on stress reduction. There is an online course for those that can't attend in person. He feels his unique and varied background and his skill for translating complex medical issues for his patients are the right combination to help people live a better life and spend more time in their Happy Place.
"""In the span of getting to know Dr. Gary Sprouse and reading his book, I have been introduced to many new concepts and ideas. His ideas and models for stress reduction are life-changing. You will absolutely love this. A must-read."" - Jack Canfield, coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul and author of The Success Principles ""Dr. Sprouse, I was crouched in the corner of my bedroom with a phone and knife, trying to decide which one to use. I could envision the blood spurting from my neck, draining all the stress from my body. You were my best hope. I summoned all the strength I had left and called you. You didn't give me a lecture or a pep talk or get hysterical. You gave me three things I needed: empathy, caring, and a reason to live. I'm still alive this morning because of you and what you taught me about handling stress."" -A Former Patient ""Dr. Sprouse, the 30 minutes I spent with you was more helpful than the 2 years I spent in counseling."" -Robert P., a patient ""After filling out your worry sheet, I felt like a 200-pound weight was lifted off my shoulders."" -Sharon C, Nurse Practitioner ""Dr. Sprouse, you gave me some self-esteem when I had none. You gave me hope when I had none. Dr. Sprouse, you gave me explanations that made sense when everything else was crazy. I'm so glad I met you. I don't think I would be here if it weren't for you. Thank you."" -Betsy H., a patient ""I would highly recommend buying this book to anyone who wants to alleviate their chronic stress. By learning the root cause, I have been able to reduce my stress. One technique I learned was compartmentalization. My mind is clearer and now I can break down my stresses in a way that allows me to handle my anxieties and fears better."" -Cindy, a patient ""This book has changed my life in such a positive way! It has given me easy and practical tools to manage my anxieties, worries, and stress. One of my favorite parts is the Worry Organizer. By objectively looking at the facts around my worries, it has allowed me to worry less."" -Kim, a seminar attendee ""My sessions with Dr. Sprouse have been a breath of fresh air. He inspires me exponentially more than any of my previous treatments. I highly recommend Dr. Gary J. Sprouse as a result of my tremendous progress under his care."" -Gus, a patient ""I loved the book. What it did for me, even before I finished reading it, blew my mind. It began to change a pattern of stress I could not let go of for years. The greater the knowledge, the greater the change. This book is a must-read!"" -Susan, a patient ""The Highway to My Happy Place, Off we go! If you make someone better off because of an interaction with them, you have accomplished a lot. This book is an easy read!"" -Anny, a patient ""This book is filled with innovative strategies on how to reduce your daily stress level and how to regularly find your 'happy place, ' something that eludes most of us. This book will be particularly helpful for those struggling to identify why they don't feel good and how to make the quality of their lives better. I highly recommend it!"" - Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP, Author of Reimagining Customer Service in Healthcare and Cruising Through Caregiving"
