<I>'When I Stopped Directing Traffic The Lights Turned Green</I> is author Sheila M.Cooperman's true account of her developing metaphysical abilities which is misdiagnosed as mental illness and the adversities she is forced to overcome. </p><P>As a result of her need to 'Direct Traffic Sheila finds herself in many unfavorable situations. After a harrowing experience involving a sociopath Sheila seeks safety by turning to practicing metaphysics. Due to an unforeseen spiritual overload she spirals into psychosis. For the next eight weeks anti-psychotics are involuntarily administered to her-that exacerbate her condition. </p><P>Throughout Sheila's journey she experiences a multitude of metaphysical and mortal events. She surrenders her control to God and embraces that 'Everything happens for a reason. Against all medical odds she attends graduate school. Hers is a story of survival conviction empowerment and infinite determination. </p><P>Today New York native Sheila M. Cooperman works as a licensed psychotherapist and hypnotherapist in South Florida. She is also a skilled psychometrist who can psychically channel information by holding jewelry or photographs.</p>