Drawing on 40 years of research and patient care, Dr. Wayne Jonas explains how 80 percent of healing occurs organically and how to activate the healing process. In How Healing Works, Dr. Wayne Jonas lays out a revolutionary new way to approach injury, illness, and wellness. Dr. Jonas explains the biology of healing and the science behind the discovery that 80 percent of healing can be attributed to the mind-body connection and other naturally occurring processes. Jonas details how the healing process works and what we can do to facilitate our own innate ability to heal. Dr. Jonas's advice will change how we consume health care, enabling us to be more in control of our recovery and lasting wellness. Simple line illustrations communicate statistics and take-aways in a memorable way. Stories from Dr. Jonas's practice and studies further illustrate his method for helping people get well and stay well after minor and major medical events.
Drawing on a lifetime of pastoral experience, The Care of Souls is a beautifully written treasury of proven wisdom which pastors will find themselves turning to again and again. Harold Senkbeil helps remind pastors of the essential calling of the ministry: preaching and living out the Word of God while orienting others in the same direction. And he offers practical and fruitful adviceâ€"born out of his five decades as a pastorâ€"that will benefit both new pastors and those with years in the pulpit. In a time when many churches have lost sight of the real purpose of the church, The Care of Souls invites a new generation of pastors to form the godly habits and practical wisdom needed to minister to the hearts and souls of those committed to their care.
Therapeutic presence allows mental health practitioners to engage more deeply with their clients and build a healing therapeutic alliance. This book outlines easy-to-use exercises that clinicians can implement in sessions and in their daily lives to develop therapeutic presence.
In "The Self Healing Power with Prayer," embark on a transformative journey that unveils the extraordinary potential of prayer as a profound tool for healing and strengthening your connection to the Divine. This illuminating book delves into the timeless wisdom of prayer, guiding readers towards a deeper understanding of their inner selves and the boundless spiritual energy that surrounds them. As human beings, we all encounter moments of vulnerability, emotional turmoil, and physical challenges. At such times, the power of prayer can be an invaluable source of solace and rejuvenation. Drawing from a rich tapestry of religious and spiritual traditions, this book seamlessly weaves together universal principles, making it accessible to individuals from all walks of life, regardless of their faith or beliefs. Through eloquent prose and heartfelt anecdotes, "The Self Healing Power with Prayer" demonstrates how prayer can serve as a potent catalyst for self-discovery, personal growth, and spiritual renewal. It offers practical insights on how to develop a consistent and sincere prayer practice that aligns with one's unique journey, aspirations, and values. Key Highlights: 1. Uncover the Essence of Prayer: Explore the essence and significance of prayer in various cultures and belief systems, discovering its fundamental role in fostering self-awareness and establishing a connection with the Divine. 2. Transformative Prayer Practices: Learn an array of prayer techniques, affirmations, and meditative exercises that promote healing, boost resilience, and empower positive transformation in your life. 3. Nurturing Spiritual Connection: Gain profound insights into nurturing a profound and authentic relationship with the Divine, finding comfort and guidance in moments of doubt and despair. 4. Harnessing Inner Strength: Tap into the wellspring of inner strength that resides within, and discover how prayer can provide the courage and resolve to overcome life's challenges. 5. Embracing Universal Oneness: Embrace the idea of universal oneness, transcending differences and embracing the interconnectedness of all living beings through prayer. 6. Cultivating Gratitude and Compassion: Experience the power of gratitude and compassion as integral components of the prayer journey, fostering a sense of harmony, understanding, and empathy towards oneself and others. 7. excample script prayer for healing "The Self Healing Power with Prayer" is a beacon of hope for those seeking solace, healing, and spiritual growth in their lives. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a curious seeker, this book will resonate with your soul, leaving you inspired to embark on a profound exploration of the transformative potential of prayer and its ability to strengthen the bond between the human spirit and the Divine.
This volume should not be required reading, but required study for everyone offering care in America. The biggest complaint about care in the USA is that nobody listens. Tom Balles book lays out, in simple detail, the basic human habits that we lost in our addiction to technology. Care is about individuals caring for other individuals. ROBERT M. DUGGAN, MA, MAc (UK), Dipl Ac, (NCCAOM), author of Common Sense for the Healing Arts and Breaking the Iron Triangle: Reducing Health-Care Costs in Corporate America Becoming a Healing Presence is simply elegant. Tom Balles calls all those who offer care to a high standard to be present, with senses wide open. He offers uncomplicated practices for exploration; inviting us to sharpen our attention and deepen our awareness . . . . The book serves head and heart and will transform the caring experience for both giver and receiver. BARBARA CATLIN, Founder and Director, Bigger Conversations, Columbia, Maryland Over the last thirty years the delivery of healthcare has gone through enormous changes. The insurance industry, managed-care, the use of pharmaceuticals, and high-tech medicine have all grown exponentially. In the midst of these changes have we developed a bit of amnesia? In offering our care, have we forgotten the capacity of human beings to help heal other human beings? Have we overlooked the need to cultivate ourselves as instruments of healing? Are we in danger of losing the healing power of the relationship between those giving and receiving care? The tribe of caregivers is in need of some potent medicine. Whether youre at home caring for an aging or ailing family member, trained to be a volunteer, or working as a health-care professional, youll find powerful elixirs in these essays. Theyll remind you of the many healing capacities you possess as a caregiver, and of the great strength to be found in the healing relationship. Becoming a healing presence requires practice. Each essay is accompanied by practices that will transform your care and compassion into effective action and help you focus on what truly matters when offering care.
We all spend a lot of energy reaching for happiness, but we're never quite able to hang on to it. Real life happens, and our circumstances take us on an emotional rollercoaster. Oftentimes, the Bible's call to "be joyful always" seems out of reach--but it doesn't have to be. We are called to live. And, miraculously, to live with joy. Join bestselling author Stasi Eldredge as she shows us how to choose a joy that stands against the tides of life's real and often overwhelming pain. Defiant Joy reminds us that a joy that is defiant in the face of this broken world was meant to be ours. This joy isn't simply happiness on steroids, it's the unyielding belief that sorrow and loss do not have the final say. It's the stubborn determination to be present in whatever may come and interpret both goodness and grief by the light of heaven. Defiant Joy will give you the encouragement you need to: Finally experience daily joy Learn how to have a posture of holy defiance when circumstances threaten to weigh down your soul Find new perspectives on the painful circumstances you've faced In Defiant Joy, Stasi invites us with courage, candor, and tender vulnerability to a place beyond sadness or happiness, leading the way as we learn how to maintain a posture of holy defiance that neither denies nor diminishes our pain but dares to live with expectant, unwavering hope.
There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast: "This much, O God, I want you." Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives - whether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God. But for the Christian, the hunger for anything besides God can be an arch-enemy. While our hunger for God - and Him alone - is the only thing that will bring victory. Do you have that hunger for Him? As John Piper puts it: "If we don't feel strong desires for the manifestation of the glory of God, it is not because you have drunk deeply and are satisfied. It is because we have nibbled so long at the table of the world. Our soul is stuffed with small things, and there is no room for the great." If we are full of what the world offers, then perhaps a fast might express, or even increase, our soul's appetite for God. Between the dangers of self-denial and self-indulgence is this path of pleasant pain called fasting. It is the path John Piper invites you to travel in this book. For when God is the supreme hunger of your heart, He will be supreme in everything. And when you are most satisfied in Him, He will be most glorified in you.
Cultivating Faith: Growing Deeper is a devotional book that points the reader to The Bible as truth and a road map for daily life. Although all of our relationships with the Lord are individual, we as a body of believers can share our experiences to provide encouragement to one another. Staying rooted and grounded in God’s Word is the foundation for the greatest relationship each of us can ever have. It is my hope that the wisdom and experiences that I share in this book will point to a loving Father who gave me access to salvation through His son, Jesus Christ. He is full of love, grace and mercy for all who call on His name.
An invitation for all nurses to re-engage with the passion and commitment that originally inspired them! "...represents an act of passion for the profession, a window to a personal journey, and an invitation to view the nursing profession's contribution to healing in a Jungian context....The work's value comes from its integration of scientific, creative, and spiritual philosophies as a core context for the complex nurse-patient interaction involved in the promotion of a healing environment....Recommended."--Choice Nursing is at a crossroads, facing shortages of unparalleled proportion at a time when society is experiencing health care challenges of great magnitude. At the center of professional nursing lies the authentic presence of the nurse, the intention and commitment that brings nurses to the profession in the first place. When there is congruence between who nurses are and what they do, nurses bring their souls to work. This balance is experienced as a healing presence that encourages the patient's self-healing capacity. Throughout this book, JoEllen Koerner explores ways--scientific, creative, and spiritual--of understanding the power and impact of this "healing presence" on both the caregiver and those receiving care. Wisdom from the field is presented in a series of reflections from multiple areas of practice. For all nurses and nursing students, the book offers practical application strategies for integrating the nursing process with the nurse's presence and a framework for personal and professional development.
