Contemporary Topics in Women’s Mental Health: Global Perspectives in a Changing Society considers both the mental health and psychiatric disorders of women in relation to global social change. The book addresses the current themes in psychiatric disorders among women: reproduction and mental health, service delivery and ethics, impact of violence, disasters and migration, women’s mental health promotion and social policy, and concludes each section with a commentary discussing important themes emerging from each chapter. Psychiatrists, sociologists and students of women’s studies will all benefit from this textbook. With a Foreword by Sir Michael Marmot, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London; Chair, Commission on Social Determinants of Health
“Dr. Marcy Buehler prefaces her insightful self-help book The Conqueress by admitting something that will ring true for many: she took the world by storm in her youth even if it meant learning the hard way, but secretly, she felt deeply insecure. Her life steamrolled along with bravado in spite of this inconvenient fact until she experienced “The Fall,” losing what seemed to be everything of value — her husband, her financial success, and her prized possessions. Suddenly left face to face with her inner self, the blithe lack of self-awareness she clung to when things were easy turns to inescapable anguish. With a daughter to support, Dr. Marcy B determines to do the hard work of enduring, and eventually thriving, with a little help from an intrinsic spark of life she calls “The Conqueress.” To better herself, and inspire her daughter, she embarks on a transformative journey towards “allowing the intuitive voice of the Conqueress to guide the course of my life.” Dr. Marcy B proclaims that she’s done sacrificing her integrity and wants to “let go of the messages, standards, and opinions of others. There is no other choice.” Her shift is miraculous, having successfully recovered from the gamut: divorce, codependency, addiction, low self-worth, and eating disorders. So listen up because she’s prepared to teach us her ways. A transformational yoga experience led her to India and played a significant role in her spiritual awakening. Meanwhile, she’s equally comfortable dissecting neuroplasticity or “the ability of the physical brain to actually rewire itself and build new neural pathways.” This balance between the abstract and the practical makes for an enjoyable yet functional read, one that serves as both an inspirational text and a workbook. The doctor is in to disprove “the notion that one cannot be both scientific and spiritual,” and it’s a hopeful concept. They unite mightily to create a game plan for renewal that she calls the FEATs approach: Feel, Explore, Acceptance, Transform. Dr. Marcy B is a pro at outlines, so her book is structured handily. She identifies four necessary shifts for transformation to take hold: Physical, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual and integrates the use of light, sound, vibration, movement, and imagery throughout the book. These latter components help restore homeostasis, aka the stability and balance of your body’s systems. Note the plentiful scientific terms and evidence peppered throughout. While Dr. Marcy B says that “my most profound experiences of spiritual knowledge served as a reminder to trust myself - to always trust myself,” her engagement with a solid factual foundation allows us to trust her too. Additionally, she writes in an extremely accessible style, presenting lessons that are easily understood but speak volumes. Like a gentle therapist, (therapy is something she sincerely encourages by the way) she offers kind, empathetic advice backed by years of study. I’m sure you’ve heard that people are onions. Dr. Marcy B takes that metaphor and runs with it, describing our journey as peeling back four layers through the application of FEATs. The first layer contains tools of mindfulness, breath and meditation, and a breakdown of each. She even provides a soothing meditation script. In layer two, when we explore, we start getting to the sources of “fear-based messages and false and limiting beliefs.” She again introduces tools, one being journaling. To those of you who sit and exasperatedly stare at a blank notebook page, never fear; our author gives directions to optimize the experience and make the most of this potentially powerful tool. Layer three, Acceptance, is a tricky one. After all, the author herself had a plan for her perfect life that she had to relinquish. Naturally, a little perspective shift and some incorporation of gratitude didn’t hurt, but she has still more tips and tricks up her sleeve. The final layer, Transform, utilizes imagery and visualizations to narrow in on that inner Conqueress. Dr. Marcy B details her own “unfolding,” and assures us that we too “now have the Tools to transform your life. The outcome will exceed your wildest dreams. Trust the Conqueress to know how to achieve them.” Closing The Conqueress, the reader indeed has plenty to work with and work towards; the journey is led by a sincerely gifted guide in Dr. Marcy Buehler. ” BookTrib, 2021
This work traverses art and science, and explores how they can be integrated in life. The foundations of psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology and philosophy can be used to improve interpersonal effectiveness in life. These principles are presented through artistic images and literary artifacts in the form of human stories. The particular allegories are then analyzed from various artistic perspectives, literary themes, scientific bases, and philosophical principles. Art, psychology, sociology, anthropology, biology and philosophy have been studied for centuries. The fundamental principles behind these topics all intersect to affect life. In conflict, who wins, who loses and why? How and why are some people so competent in life? Fascinating examples, with beautiful photography, dialogue and analysis. A reconnaissance of art, beauty, knowledge, and power. Explore the beauty of life from many intersecting viewpoints.
Library and Archives Canada / Emergent Phenomenon Publishing
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1999091019
ISBN 13
9781999091019
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