Soul Therapy: The Art and Craft of Caring Conversations

<p>The New York Times bestselling author of the classic The Care of the Soul addresses the needs of those providing soul care to others--therapists, psychiatrists, ministers, spiritual directors, teachers, and even friends--sharing his insights for incorporating a spiritual or soulful dimension into their work and practices.<br> <br> <br> <br> Soul Therapy is the culmination of Thomas Moore's work. In his previous acclaimed books, he explored the soul in important areas of our lives--work, sex, marriage, family, religion, and aging. In this wise guide, he now returns to his core vocation: teaching practitioners--therapists, psychiatrists, ministers, spiritual directors, and others--how to offer soul care to those they assist.</p> <p>A training manual infused with a lifetime's worth of wisdom, Soul Therapy is divided into five sections: </p> <ul> <li>What therapy or "soul care" is and how it works;</li> <li>What soul work is required of the helper to be able to address the needs of others;</li> <li>How to access and move forward the spiritual dimension;</li> <li>How to apply this work to specific areas, such as work, marriage, parenting, or teaching;</li> <li>How to deal with other issues that arise, such as developing a therapeutic style, dealing with one's shadow, and the need for self-care. </li> </ul> <p>Profound yet practical, enlightened yet grounded in real-world experience, Soul Therapy will become a definitive resource for caregivers and practitioners for years to come. </p> <br> <br>