When I Stopped Directing Traffic, the Lights Turned Green

'When I Stopped Directing Traffic, The Lights Turned Green" 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.

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.

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.


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.