After the Darkest Hour by Kathleen A Brehony Phd
Most people understand that suffering and sorrow--whether illness, the death of a loved one, or the loss of a job--are inevitable parts of every life. They are truly universal experiences, and yet few of us comprehend the ways in which suffering can give rise to growth. In this thoughtful, compassionate book, Kathleen Brehony reveals the transformative power of suffering and shows how to turn grief into an emotionally and psychologically strengthening experience.
In relating the stories of people who have endured trials and consequently found deeper spiritual and psychological meaning in their lives, After the Darkest Hour illustrates the universal nature of suffering and the opportunity it creates for connecting with others. Drawing on a rich selection of mythological and religious stories from many faiths, Brehony provides a historical and cultural context that enriches the meaning of those deeply personal tales and explores the qualities-psychological, behavioral and spiritual-of those who have turned periods of pain and suffering into opportunities for growth and renewal. After the Darkest Hour offers practical advice, strategies, and exercises that will help approach the difficult situations you face in a more conscious, enlightened way, as well as specific suggestions for creating personal healing rituals. With Kathleen Brehony showing the way, you can find the blessing and challenges in suffering, and meet even the darkest moments of your life with courage and wisdom.
Kathleen A. Brehony is a licensed clinical psychologist and Jungian-oriented psychotherapist. She holds a PhD and MS in clinical psychology from Virginia Tech and a BA in Sociology from Catholic University. She completed her residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she served as chief resident. She has taught at the university level and been in private practice for more than 15 years, specializing in issues related to transitional developmental periods of life, including midlife and death and dying, as well as the relationship between spirituality and psychology. Throughout her career she has conducted hundreds of professional workshops, seminars, and training programs on these and other subjects. She is especially interested in bringing academic and scholarly information to the general public.Brehony has published extensively in professional journals and books. She is coeditor of Marketing Health Behaviors (Plenum, 1984) and Boston Marriages (The University of Massachusetts Press, 1993). She is the author of Awakening at Midlife (Riverhead Books, 1996).Dr. Brehony lives in Norfolk, Virginia, where she maintains a private clinical practice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780805064353 |
| ISBN 10 | 0805064354 |
| Title | After the Darkest Hour |
| Author | Kathleen A Brehony Phd |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Henry Holt & Company |
| Year published | 2000-09-11 |
| Number of pages | 274 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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