Wu Wei, Negativity, and Depression The Principle of Non-Trying in the Practice of Pastoral Care |
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| Author:
| Sorajjakool, Siroj |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7890-1093-3 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2001 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $239.00 |
Book Description:
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Wu Wei, Negativity, and Depression reveals a way to break the cycle of depression, not by denying it or fighting it, but by the ancient principle of wu wei, non-trying. By giving up on the self-imposed and unattainable oughts and shoulds, the depressed person stops focusing on self. Wu wei breaks the cycle of negativity, allowing the depressed person to begin to heal. This significant book offers a comprehensive discussion of depression, including biological causes, psychosocial...
More DescriptionWu Wei, Negativity, and Depression reveals a way to break the cycle of depression, not by denying it or fighting it, but by the ancient principle of wu wei, non-trying. By giving up on the self-imposed and unattainable oughts and shoulds, the depressed person stops focusing on self. Wu wei breaks the cycle of negativity, allowing the depressed person to begin to heal. This significant book offers a comprehensive discussion of depression, including biological causes, psychosocial theories, standard treatments of the past and present, and pastoral care of depressed persons. Wu Wei, Negativity, and Depression can bring new hope to those who most need it. To view an excerpt online, find the book in our QuickSearch catalog at www.HaworthPress.com.