Gods and diseases
Book Description
In a world where traditional approaches often fall short, psychiatrist and spiritual writer David J. Tacey presents a provocative exploration of healing that transcends conventional boundaries. When faced with the rising tide of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other persistent challenges that resist purely medical solutions, Tacey suggests we must look beyond the limitations of reason and logic alone.
This thoughtful examination invites readers to consider how spirituality and what the author terms "meaning-making" might offer pathways to wellness that conventional medicine cannot provide. Rather than dismissing the role of the sacred in healing, Tacey argues for embracing the numinous as a vital component of our physical and mental wellbeing.
Drawing connections between religious understanding and psychological insight, the book addresses some of society's most pressing concerns, from alcoholism and suicide to child abuse and drug addiction. These issues, Tacey contends, require more than clinical intervention—they demand a deeper engagement with the spiritual dimensions of human experience.
For readers seeking fresh perspectives on healing and personal transformation, this work offers a bridge between the clinical and the sacred. Tacey's approach challenges us to expand our understanding of what it means to be whole, suggesting that true wellness emerges when we honor both the rational mind and the spiritual heart in our journey toward healing.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 260 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand psychological principles
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Mental illness
- ✓ Explore Guérison
- ✓ Explore Aspect religieux
- ✓ Explore paths to emotional healing
- ✓ Explore Guérison par la foi