The Worry Book: Finding A Path To Freedom - Brossura

Van Der Hart, Will

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ISBN 10: 1844745430 ISBN 13: 9781844745432

Casa editrice: IVP, 2011

Riassunto

Statistically, life has never been safer. Yet worry has reached epidemic proportions. So what has gone wrong? Many Christians are suffering in silence, unsure if psychological solutions are appropriate for them, or if biblical teaching can lead them to freedom.
The Worry Book offers a fresh solution: seeing the process of worry as the problem, rather than getting stuck into individual concerns. We can use worry to create a sense of certainty and control, but the illusion is temporary, and we generate even more problems in the process. Here we learn about the factors behind worry, and how to disable the cycle of worry and tolerate uncertainty - principles we can apply to every situation.

This is a journeyman's guide through the comedy and heartache of discovering worry's function, and so removing its power. Good theology and psychology combine to offer new perspectives and real hope.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

1. Why we worry

2. Understanding my worry

3. What happens when we worry

4. Worry fuel: what keeps my worries alive

5. My faith and my worry

6. Tolerating uncertainty

7. Taking action

8. Worry and hope

Appendix 1: Going deeper

Appendix 2: Prayers and contemplations for times of anxiety

Appendix 3: Other resources

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Recensione

Jesus didn't say, 'There's nothing to worry about', but 'Don't worry in spite of everything there is to worry about.' Will van der Hart and Rob Waller tackle this key issue in many people's lives.' --Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton

'One of the hardest verses in the Bible is 'Do not worry', and I was therefore intrigued by The Worry Book. Well, I couldn't put it down! It is honest, humorous and holistic. I was re-educated and I am already seeing the benefits.' --Canon J.John, author and evangelist

'A very thoughtful, balanced and practical approach to the reality of anxiety. The authors have authority to write on worry, not only because they know the subject very well, but especially because they have a passion to help others with the same spirit as the Great Physician: reaching the whole person and not only their emotions. 'The Worry Book' goes far beyond the practical help of a mere self-help book; it is a therapeutic tool that is solidly founded on the Scriptures.' --Dr Pablo Martinez, author and psychiatrist

L'autore

Revd Will Van Der Hart is the Vicar of St Peter's Church in West Harrow, London. St Peter's incorporates an NHS Christian Medical Practice and a healing prayer clinic. Will is a passionate Christian speaker and evangelist who also longs to see people set free from emotional health problems.
Dr Rob Waller is a Consultant Psychiatrist working for the National Health Service in Scotland and an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - the recommended psychological approach to worry.
Both authors are Directors of Mind and Soul, a national network exploring Emotional Health and Christianity - mindandsoul.info

Su questa edizione

• Editore: IVP
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1844745430
• ISBN 13: 9781844745432
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 188