Family therapy has become a well-established treatment modality across many mental health disciplines including clinical social work, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and counseling. This book tells the story of how family therapy began based on the work of one of the pioneers of family theory and therapy, Murray Bowen, M.D.Bowen's psychiatric training began at the Menninger Foundation in 1946. It was during the later part of his eight years at Menninger's that he began his transit...

The concepts of Murray Bowen, one of the founders of family therapy and the originator of family systems theory, are brought together here in an integrative fashion.Michael Kerr (who worked with Bowen for many years) and Bowen propose that the enormously complex task of evaluating a clinical family can be orderly when it is grounded in family systems theory.Using family diagrams and case studies, the book is devoted to an elegant explication of Bowen theory...

In "Absolute Surrender," Andrew Murray explores the profound concept of surrendering fully to God's will and authority. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal insights, Murray presents a compelling argument for the transformative power of absolute surrender in the life of the believer.Murray begins by emphasizing the central importance of surrender in the Christian life, asserting that true spiritual growth and blessing are only possible when one relinquishes control and submi...

"The Ministry of Intercession" by Andrew Murray is a profound exploration of the vital role of intercessory prayer in the life of the believer and the advancement of God's kingdom. Drawing from biblical principles and personal experience, Murray offers deep insights into the power and significance of intercession.In this insightful book, Murray delves into the biblical foundation of intercessory prayer, highlighting the examples of prayer warriors throughout Scripture and their impa...

"The Power of the Blood of Jesus" by Andrew Murray is a profound exploration of the significance and transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood in the lives of believers. Murray, a renowned Christian minister and author, delves into the biblical teachings surrounding the blood of Christ, emphasizing its crucial role in the processes of redemption, sanctification, and spiritual life.In this insightful book, Murray draws upon scriptural passages and theological insights to illuminat...

"The Classic Collection of Andrew Murray" is a comprehensive anthology that brings together five timeless works by the acclaimed Christian author and minister. Illustrated with captivating imagery, this collection offers readers a profound journey into the depths of Christian faith and spirituality.In "The Power Of The Blood," Murray explores the transformative power of Jesus Christ's blood in the lives of believers. Drawing from biblical teachings and personal reflections, he revea...

The story of Medea is only one part of a myth about the Argonauts' campaign. It portrays Jason joining a battle with fire-breathing bulls and a dragon guarding the Golden Fleece, Medea is helping him tame the beasts. She then follows him to Greece, because she falls in love.It is also a story of how a once young, beautiful and joyful woman, transforms into a monster, hungry for revenge, she kills even her own children. A long trail of horrible deaths, tied to her life path, is hard ...

This book weaves together the experience of trauma, neuroscience and Gestalt theory and applies these to clients.

Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma is a practical, introductory guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, rape, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and domestic abuse.Written in an accessible style, it provides a comprehensive introduction to complex trauma accompanied by advice on how to create a safe environment in which survivors can learn the skills to restore control over trauma symptoms, to aid healing and post traumatic growth. ...

Written for those working to heal developmental trauma and seeking new tools for self-awareness and growth, this book focuses on conflicts surrounding the capacity for connection. Explaining that an impaired capacity for connection to self and to others and the ensuing diminished aliveness are the hidden dimensions that underlie most psychological and many physiological problems, clinicians Laurence Heller and Aline LaPierre introduce the NeuroAffective Relational Model®(N...

Addresses the flurry of questions about the practical application of neuroscience in clinical treatment.Recent advances in research in the fields of attachment, trauma, and the neurobiology of emotion have shown that mind, brain, and body are inextricably linked. This new research has revolutionized our understanding of the process of change in psychotherapy and in life, and raised a flurry of questions about the practical application of neuroscience in clinical tr...

The central concepts of the theory of interpersonal neurobiology.Many fields have explored the nature of mental life from psychology to psychiatry, literature to linguistics. Yet no common “framework” where each of these important perspectives can be honored and integrated with one another has been created in which a person seeking their collective wisdom can find answers to some basic questions, such as, What is the purpose of life? Why are we here? How do we know things, how are ...