Encountering Depression - Frequently Asked Questions Answered For Christians

These encouraging thoughts are the starting point of this compassionate and practical volume. In twenty short chapters, it looks at common questions and worries, such as 'What is depression?', 'Does it run in my family?', 'Why doesn't God heal me?', 'Why do I keep thinking of ending it all?' and 'How can I help myself?' After providing key information on each topic in question, the authors offer engaging real-life stories and quotations, material for reflection drawn from biblical and contemporary sources and a simple exercise to try to help the depressed reader feel better. Carers, friends and relatives of those suffering from depression will also benefit from the book, particularly the chapter entitled 'What can I do to help?'

About the author

Andrew Procter has been an ordained Church of England minister for overthirty years. He serves on the Rochester Diocesan Council for health andhealing, and is a qualified and practicing counsellor.

Summary

In twenty short chapters, this compassionate and practical volume looks at common questions and worries, such as 'What is depression?', 'Does it run in my family?', 'Why doesn't God heal me?', 'Why do I keep thinking of ending it all?' and 'How can I help myself?'

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Procter, Elizabeth Procter, The Revd Andrew Procter
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.02.2012
• EAN: 9780281064724
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06472-4
• No. of pages: 128
• Weight: 136 g
• Illustrations: black & white illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Counseling & Recovery, Christianity, Christian counselling, Coping with illness & specific conditions, Religious counselling, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases & Conditions / General