Author: Shannon Ethridge Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0849964695 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 257
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Claims that sexual fantasies stem from past psychological tragedies, and argues that Christians should tap into God's love to overcome the desire to act out sexual fantasies in order to heal from past trauma.
Author: Jerome L. Singer Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317697170 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 209
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Daydreaming, our ability to give ‘to airy nothing a local habitation and a name’, remains one of the least understood aspects of human behaviour. As children we explore beyond the boundaries of our experience by projecting ourselves into the mysterious worlds outside our reach. As adolescents and adults we transcend frustration by dreams of achievement or escape, and use daydreaming as a way out of intolerable situations and to help survive boredom, drudgery or routine. In old age we turn back to happier memories as a relief from loneliness or frailty, or wistfully daydream about what we would do if we had our time over again. Why is it that we have the ability to alternate between fantasy and reality? Is it possible to have ambition or the ability to experiment, create or invent without the catalyst of fantasy? Are sexual fantasies an inherent part of human behaviour? Are they universal, healthy, destructive? Is daydreaming itself destructive? Or is it a force which facilitates change and which can even be harnessed to positive advantage? In this provocative book, originally published in 1975, the product of the previous twenty-five years of research, the author debates the nature and function of daydreaming in the light of his own experiments. As well as investigating what is a normal ‘fantasy-life’ and outlining patterns and types of daydreaming, he describes the role of daydreaming in schizophrenia and paranoia, examines the fantasies and hallucinations induced by drugs and also the nature of altered states of consciousness in Zen and Transcendental Meditation. Among the many topics covered, he explains how it is possible to help children enlarge their capacity for fantasy, how adults can make positive use of daydreaming and how people on the verge of disturbed behaviour are often unconscious of their own fantasies. Advances in scientific methods and new experimental techniques had made it possible at this time to monitor both conscious daydreaming and sub-conscious fantasies in a way not possible before. Professor Singer is one of the few scientists who have conducted substantial research in this area and it is his belief that the study of daydreaming and fantasy is of great importance if we are to understand the workings of the human mind.
Author: Rachel Hartman Publisher: Ember ISBN: 0375896589 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 425
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Lyrical, imaginative, and wholly original, this New York Times bestseller with 8 starred reviews is not to be missed. Rachel Hartman’s award-winning debut will have you looking at dragons as you’ve never imagined them before… In the kingdom of Goredd, dragons and humans live and work side by side – while below the surface, tensions and hostility simmer. The newest member of the royal court, a uniquely gifted musician named Seraphina, holds a deep secret of her own. One that she guards with all of her being. When a member of the royal family is brutally murdered, Seraphina is drawn into the investigation alongside the dangerously perceptive—and dashing—Prince Lucien. But as the two uncover a sinister plot to destroy the wavering peace of the kingdom, Seraphina’s struggle to protect her secret becomes increasingly difficult… while its discovery could mean her very life. "Will appeal to both fans of Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series and Robin McKinley’s The Hero and the Crown." —Entertainment Weekly “[A] lush, intricately plotted fantasy.” —The Washington Post "Beautifully written. Some of the most interesting dragons I've read." —Christopher Paolini, New York Times bestselling author of Eragon
Author: Minu Parti Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1982238429 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 108
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This story begins in a land of culture, India. It is the story of a little girl who grew into a beautiful, accomplished woman with two daughters of her own. In the beginning, the little girl’s life was simple and sheltered, with loving parents who always tried to fulfill her little demands. Living in an affluent section of a great city, surrounded by people of all races and classes, she grew to have many interests and triumphs as she developed a range of talents both artistic and intellectual. As a child and teen, her artistic side predominated, and she dreamed of someday becoming famous. And who can say she could not have been, for she was a supremely photogenic model who, as a young woman, became a successful print model in New York City and internationally. She was even given an explicit invitation to become a movie actress. But the Great River of Life took her on a course where she was able only to flirt with a fame that remained an island out of reach. As a result, her intellectual side eventually came into prominence. At a young age, she got married to a husband her parents chose for her, and she is grateful to her parents’ for their decision because he is a great guy. She became an excellent wife, learning all about her husband’s likes and dislikes, molding herself to his life, and giving up her own personality. She learned to live his life and is still living his life. Professionally, she also followed her husband, who became an outstanding cardiologist. Inspired by him to enter the Health field, she earned a university Master’s degree in Health Science and became a skilled physician assistant. But there was a third side to this young woman, one that came to the fore when she gave birth to two girls. This side was that of an intense and abiding Motherly Love that nourished, nurtured, and created the opportunities that enabled her children to become accomplished young women. This is the story of Minu, the story of her dreams, accomplishments, sacrifices, and enduring spirit.
Author: Ellen Luchinsky Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135659265 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 1384
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The Song Index features over 150,000 citations that lead users to over 2,100 song books spanning more than a century, from the 1880s to the 1990s. The songs cited represent a multitude of musical practices, cultures, and traditions, ranging from ehtnic to regional, from foreign to American, representing every type of song: popular, folk, children's, political, comic, advertising, protest, patriotic, military, and classical, as well as hymns, spirituals, ballads, arias, choral symphonies, and other larger works. This comprehensive volume also includes a bibliography of the books indexed; an index of sources from which the songs originated; and an alphabetical composer index.
Author: Andrew Samuels Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 0814778801 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 276
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"In this book the father comes to life as a whole human being in analytical theory." —British Journal of Psychiatry "A most welcome book...A rich compendium on a theme that all readers will recognize as one that has, until recently, been conspicuous by its absence in the literature of both analytical psychology and psychoanalysis." —Journal of Analytical Psychology A rapprochement of analytical psychology with psychoanalysis is long overdue. Much of the movement in this direction has stemmed from the professional organizations in San Francisco and London. With this volume, Samuels has made a valuable contribution to this development. A very fair and helpful review of the relationship between Freud and Jung and the differences that developed in their psychologies, partly as a result of the interaction between the two pioneers, is included in the editor's introduction." —Contemporary Psychology "An erudite and excellent introduction...provides a clear exposition of the key issues that caused dispute between Freud and Jung, a summary of Jung's view on the structure and dynamics of the psyche and his view of therapy. It is commendable that many of the papers that follow provide a wealth of clinical illustrations." —Group Analysis "Important for clinicians, The Father will also serve the general reader who has had aminimal introduction to Jungian thought and who seeks further authoritative insight." —Reference and Research Book News "True to its subject, this book opens witha tantalizing archetypal dilemma...which in this case, is the psychological consequences of feminist consciousness among men. Samuel's excellent introduction describes the Jungian perspective." —Science
Author: Chogyam Trungpa Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 0834821524 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 656
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The Collected Works of Chögyam Trungpa brings together in eight volumes the writings of the first and most influential and inspirational Tibetan teacher to present Buddhism in the West. Organized by theme, the collection includes full-length books as well as articles, seminar transcripts, poems, plays, and interviews, many of which have never before been available in book form. From memoirs of his escape from Chinese-occupied Tibet to insightful discussions of psychology, mind, and meditation; from original verse and calligraphy to the esoteric lore of tantric Buddhism—the impressive range of Trungpa's vision, talents, and teachings is showcased in this landmark series. Volume Three captures the distinctive voice that Chögyam Trungpa developed in North America in the 1970s and reflects the preoccupations among Western students of that era. It includes Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism and The Myth of Freedom, the two books that put Chögyam Trungpa on the map of the American spiritual scene. The Heart of the Buddha and sixteen articles and forewords complete this volume.
Author: David Polizzi Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 303128299X Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 149
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This book examines various aspects of the work of Bruce Arrigo related to therapeutic jurisprudence, criminal justice ethics, and the place of critical theory in criminology and related fields. Arrigo’s work spans over thirty years and during that time has been an important voice in the practical and theoretical application of post-modern and critical theoretical approaches to mental illness, the practice of forensic psychology, and a wide variety of critical reflection concerning incarceration, rehabilitation, and the ethical practice within the criminal justice system. Each individual contributor offers their own perspective on his work and its specific influence on the topic under discussion. This book speaks to academics focused on the application of critical criminological theory within a variety of disciplinary contexts. These include forensic psychology, psychological jurisprudence, criminal justice ethics, and philosophically based critiques of the law and mental health and criminal justice activism.
Author: Shannon Ethridge
Author: Jerome L. Singer
Author: Rachel Hartman
Author: Minu Parti
Author: Ellen Luchinsky
Author: Andrew Samuels
Author: Don D'Ammassa
Author: Kenchō Suematsu
Author: Chogyam Trungpa
Author: David Polizzi