Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness or Taking Time for Me

Lifting the Veil of Mental Illness

Author: William R Bento

Mental illnesses are too often seen only in abstract terms. In line with this, mainstream psychology, which seldom acknowledges the psyche or soul, relies increasingly on pharmaceutical treatment. In this unique approach to anthroposophical psychology, or "psychosophy," the author views imbalances of the human soul in an experiential and human way.

Basing his views on the work of Rudolf Steiner, Bento looks not only at the human body, soul and spirit, but also at the way the whole environment of physical phenomena, life forces and spirit beings affects individuals. Going well beyond our immediate surroundings, the author considers the cosmic effects of sun, planets and stars, offering a holistic view of the human soul.

About the author:
William R. Bento has worked within the fields of human development for over thirty years. He is a recognized pioneer and published author in Psychosophy (soul wisdom) and Astrosophy (star wisdom) and travels extensively as a speaker, teacher and consultant. He lives in Palo Alto, California.

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Taking Time for Me: How Caregivers Can Effectively Deal with Stress

Author: Katherine L Karr

Family caregivers must often juggle their duties as parents, spouses, and employees while tending to the daily needs of a loved one who is elderly, chronically ill, or dying. As the rising cost of care forces many more people to respond to the needs of a family member, increasing numbers of primary care providers will become susceptible to anxiety, frustration, guilt, confusion, anger, emotional and physical fatigue, resentment, worry and depression, and other sources of pressure. Soon stress becomes an everyday occurrence that at times seems insurmountable. If those who care for the ill and the infirm are to remain effective, they must confront the reality of stress and their obligation, both to themselves and their loved ones, to take the time to find ways of relieving these pressures. In Taking Time for Me, Katherine L. Karr's insightful observations and suggestions - enhanced by compelling personal accounts of real care providers who are struggling with their own needs while tending to the needs of others - demonstrate that caregivers can overcome their personal conflicts and develop innovative ways of renewing their strength without jeopardizing the well-being of those who depend on them. From exercise regimens and support groups to recognizing the humor in everyday situations, this book can revitalize caregivers for the challenges ahead.

Table of Contents:

1	The Journey Begins	9
2	Don Holeman: The Importance of Exercise	19
3	The Case for Solidarity	29
4	Helen Sandstrom: Overcoming Worry and Depression	37
5	Taking Control of Stress	49
6	Bea Fyock: Respite Breaks - Nature as a Healing Force	61
7	Fighting Self-Pity	69
8	Lisa Lieberman: Caring for the Caregivers	79
9	Of Moles, Dead Ends, and Other Creative Adventures	89
l0	Marie Goodwin: Dealing with Guilt - "To Everything There Is a Season . . ."	99
11	Playing Away Cares	109
12	Sylvia Wilson: The Importance of Humor	117
13	Chicken Noodle Soup and Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows	125
14	Barbara Larsen: Spiritual Darkness and Light, and the Importance of Support Systems	133
15	Suffering	141
16	Donna Alfano: The Importance of Music and Inspirational Aids	147
17	The Final Integration	157
18	Doris Graffam: The Goodness of Life, and the Tears	165
	Epilogue	173
	Index	177