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The relationship between a counselor and a client is unique. I am a trained therapist who uses modern, evidence-based therapeutic strategies and techniques, and who is also outside of your daily life and social circles. My role is to listen to better understand you, to empathize with you without prejudice and judgment, to validate your feelings (because how we feel is how we feel), and to help you develop strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles. You cannot offend me in a therapeutic session, and you can speak freely and openly about anything you think or feel, being free to express yourself.
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“We the People and Our Freedom Charters” Explores the History, Psychology, and Philosophy Behind the American Republic
In an era of political polarization and cultural confusion, We the People and Our Freedom Charters by John K. Pitkethly, MA, LMHC, offers a timely and deeply reflective look at the foundations of the American republic—not merely as stories and documents in a museum, but as living ideas that shape the identity of a nation.
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The book introduces the concept of “Our Freedom Charters,” which includes the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all subsequent amendments—not just as static texts, but as the product of the collective ideas from the history of human civilization and the actions that formed a new nation. While the “Charters of Freedom” sit in the National Archives, Pitkethly’s Our Freedom Charters reclaims their broader meaning, inviting readers to re-engage with the values, context, and intentions behind these American ideals.
“I didn’t set out to write a book,” says Pitkethly. “It was originally a letter to my children, but what emerged was an unofficial psychoanalysis of the American republic—a reflection of how our collective understanding of freedom, rights, and civic responsibility has evolved and fractured.”
Pitkethly, a licensed mental health counselor with a master’s in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida, blends his passion for understanding human psychology and history to produce a unique, accessible guide for readers who feel disconnected from the American story. His motivation stemmed from witnessing societal unrest and public misinformation, especially in 2017, prompting him to offer clarity, context, and hope for constructive dialogue.
Key Messages from the Book
- Freedom depends on an informed citizenry.
- The American people are increasingly disconnected from their founding principles.
- Constructive disagreement is possible—and necessary—for a free society.
- Despite current challenges, Americans enjoy unprecedented lifestyles with opportunities that should be recognized and appreciated.
Whether you’re a concerned citizen, educator, student, or someone simply seeking truth beyond politics, We the People and Our Freedom Charters serve as both a call to remember and a guide to rediscover the essence of American life.
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The Declaration of Independence, by Thomas Jefferson and the Second Continental Congress
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If you are reading this blog, I am assuming that you have already read the book We the People and Our Freedom Charters. If you have not, please do so before commenting here. My objective with this book was to demonstrate the lineage of thoughts, feelings, ideas,...