The Noonday Demon

The Noonday Demon
Author: Andrew Solomon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2014-09-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 145161103X

The author offers a look at depression in which he draws on his own battle with the illness and interviews with fellow sufferers, researchers, doctors, and others to assess the complexities of the disease, its causes and symptoms, and available therapies. This book examines depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms. He confronts the challenge of defining the illness and describes the vast range of available medications, the efficacy of alternative treatments, and the impact the malady has on various demographic populations, around the world and throughout history. He also explores the thorny patch of moral and ethical questions posed by emerging biological explanations for mental illness. He takes readers on a journey into the most pervasive of family secrets and contributes to our understanding not only of mental illness but also of the human condition.

What is My Purpose?

What is My Purpose?
Author: Leonardo Tavares
Publisher: Leonardo Tavares
Total Pages: 135
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

"What is My Purpose?" is an invitation to an intimate exploration, a journey through pages brimming with guidance and reflection. Along this literary journey, we will discover that purpose is not a static answer, but a melody in constant evolution, a symphony we compose with the beats of our heart. Each chapter is a note in this symphony, a piece of the puzzle that is our life. As we delve deeper, we will see that purpose is interwoven into our essence, waiting to be unraveled and lived. With each turn of the page, we will explore the many facets of this quest: self-discovery, connections with others, resilience in the face of challenges, and the impact we can have on the world. Embark on this enriching experience and discover the meaning that dwells within your soul.

Mindfulness Demystified

Mindfulness Demystified
Author: Leonardo Tavares
Publisher: Leonardo Tavares
Total Pages: 63
Release:
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

'Mindfulness Demystified' is a book that unravels common myths about mindfulness, showing that this practice is, in fact, accessible and beneficial for everyone. As we navigate its pages, we are guided through an engaging exploration of the foundations of mindfulness, meditation, and the integration of these concepts into daily life. From the importance of mental and emotional balance to celebrating progress and cultivating gratitude, each chapter is an essential piece in the puzzle of mindful practice. By demystifying mindfulness, we uncover its origins, explore scientifically proven benefits, and provide practical strategies for incorporating mindfulness into every aspect of life. Be ready for a journey that transcends expectations, diving into the deep waters of mindful awareness.

Burnout Survivor

Burnout Survivor
Author: Leonardo Tavares
Publisher: Leonardo Tavares
Total Pages: 148
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Modern life is like a winding road, full of crossroads and hairpin turns. As we navigate our careers, pursue our dreams, and nurture meaningful relationships, we risk encountering a silent threat, a chasm called burnout. “Burnout Survivor” is a deeply human experience, a journey through the complexities of this increasingly prevalent condition, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, socioeconomic status, or profession. This book is a compassionate beacon, designed to illuminate the path to understanding, preventing, and emerging from burnout. Within its pages, you will find a guide to self-discovery. We begin our journey with a deep immersion into burnout, a plunge into the turbulent waters of understanding. We will unveil the secrets of the early warning signs that often go unnoticed, empowering you to identify them in your own journey. Together, we will learn to use the essential tools for prevention, setting healthy boundaries, wise stress management, and strengthening our emotional well-being. Prepare yourself for a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Burnout can be overcome, and I am here to help you navigate this winding path.

Healing the Codependency

Healing the Codependency
Author: Leonardo Tavares
Publisher: Leonardo Tavares
Total Pages: 404
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Codependency is a complex and pervasive issue that can have a profound impact on our lives. Our relationships, our choices, and even our sense of self can be affected by patterns of codependency that can be difficult to understand and overcome. However, this book is not just about the challenges, but also about the possibilities for transformation and personal growth that are within our reach. Throughout the chapters, we will explore a variety of topics to help you understand the origins of your codependency, develop effective communication skills, create healthy boundaries, and cultivate a mindset of continuous growth. Embark on the journey that follows with an open mind and a receptive heart, ready to explore and heal the emotional layers that may be blocking your growth. Healing is possible, and each of us has the power to create a life that is emotionally rich, connected, and meaningful.

Transforming Depression

Transforming Depression
Author: David H. Rosen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2002
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

In this groundbreaking book, David H. Rosen, M.D., offers depressed individuals, their families, and therapists a lifesaving course in healing the soul through creativity. This is a book about transforming depression and its powerful pull toward suicide into a meaningful alternative.In Transforming Depression, Dr. Rosen applies Carl Jung's method of active imagination to treating depressed and suicidal individuals. Having dealt with depression in his own life and the suicides of loved ones, Dr. Rosen shows that when people learn to confront the rich images and symbols that emerge from their struggles, they can turn their despair into a fountain of creative energy. He details the paths of four patients whose work in painting, pottery, and dance -- in conjunction with psychotherapy -- led them from depression to a more meaningful life. Their dramatic paintings illustrate the text. Part One presents an overview of the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual factors involved in the diagnosis of depression. Part Two provides a new therapeutic approach to treating depression, focusing on the symbolic death and rebirth of the ego (ego-cide) as an alternative to suicide. Part Three presents in-depth case studies from Dr. Rosen's practice. Part Four discusses how we can recognize crisis points and how creativity can transform depression. The author pays particular attention to the problem of teen suicide.

A Hell of Mercy

A Hell of Mercy
Author: Tim Farrington
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2009-02-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0061972916

n this unflinching look at depression and the human struggle to find hope in its midst, acclaimed author Tim Farrington writes with heartrending honesty of his lifelong struggle with the condition he calls "a hell of mercy." With both wry humor and poignancy, he unravels the profound connection between depression and the spiritual path, the infamous dark night of the soul made popular by mystic John of the Cross. While depression can be a heartbreaking time of isolation and lethargy, it can also provide powerful spiritual insights and healing times of surrender. When doctors prescribe medication, patients are often left feeling as if part of their very selves has been numbed in order to become what some might call "normal." Farrington wrestles with profound questions, such as: When is depression a part of your identity, and when does it hold you back from realizing your potential? In the tradition of Darkness Visible and An Unquiet Mind, A Hell of Mercy is both a much needed companion for those walking this difficult terrain as well as a guide for anyone who has watched a loved one grapple with this inner emotional darkness.

Amazing Gifts

Amazing Gifts
Author: Mark I. Pinsky
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2011-12-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1566994659

Amazing Gifts: Stories of Faith, Disability, and Inclusion is a new publication by noted religion writer Mark I. Pinsky. Pinsky has gathered stories from churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples across the country, "stories of people with disabilities and the congregations where they have found welcome." He has taken special care to include the widest range of disabilities, including non-apparent disabilities like lupus, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, depression, and mental illness. There were 54 million American with disabilities as of 2000, and that number is now being swelled by wounded warriors from the Afghan and Iraq wars and an aging population. he author emphasizes that his purpose is to not to write a resource manual on accessibility and inclusion. Rather, Pinsky seeks to share stories of how people with disabilities have experienced their faith in the context of their disability, and how congregations have gained when they value the gifts that people with disabilities bring along. "This book," notes the author, "is for congregational leaders and others who may have no expertise or personal experience with disability, but who make the congregational decisions about accessibility and inclusion."

Freedom: The End of the Human Condition

Freedom: The End of the Human Condition
Author: Jeremy Griffith
Publisher: WTM Publishing and Communications
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2016-05-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1741290252

FREEDOM has its own very informative website: visit www.humancondition.com The fastest growing realization everywhere is that humanity can't go on the way it is going. Indeed, the great fear is we're entering endgame where we appear to have lost the race between self-destruction and self-discovery―the race to find the psychologically relieving understanding of our 'good and evil'-afflicted human condition. Well, astonishing as it is, this book by biologist Jeremy Griffith presents the 11th hour breakthrough biological explanation of the human condition necessary for the psychological rehabilitation and transformation of our species! The culmination of 40 years of studying and writing about our species' psychosis, FREEDOM delivers nothing less than the holy grail of insight we have needed to free ourselves from the human condition. It is, in short, as Professor Harry Prosen, a former president of the Canadian Psychiatric Association, asserts in his Introduction, 'The book that saves the world'. Griffith has been able to venture right to the bottom of the dark depths of what it is to be human and return with the fully accountable, true explanation of our seemingly imperfect lives. At long last we have the redeeming and thus transforming understanding of human behaviour! And with that explanation found all the other great outstanding scientific mysteries about our existence are now also able to be truthfully explained―of the meaning of our existence, of the origin of our unconditionally selfless moral instincts, and of why we humans became conscious when other animals haven't. Yes, the full story of life on Earth can finally be told―and all of these incredible breakthroughs and insights are presented here in this 'greatest of all books'.