The Connections Paradigm : Ancient Jewish Wisdom for Modern Mental Health / David H. Rosmarin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosmarin, David H., author.

Series:

Spirituality and monasticism, east and west.

Spirituality and Mental Health Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental health--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Mental health.

Judaism and psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Conshohocken, PA : Templeton Press, [2021]

Summary:

"This book introduces an approach to mental health that dates back 3,000 years to an ancient body of Jewish spiritual wisdom. Known as the Connections Paradigm, the millennia-old method has been empirically shown to alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. After being passed down from generation to generation and tested in clinical settings with private clients, it is presented here for the first time to a wide audience. The idea behind the paradigm is that human beings, at any given moment, are either "connected" or "disconnected" across three key relationships. To be "connected" means to be in a loving, harmonious, and fulfilling relationship; to be "disconnected" means, of course, the opposite. The three relationships are those between our souls and our bodies, ourselves and others, and ourselves and God. These relationships are hierarchal; each depends on the one that precedes it. This means that we can only connect with God to the extent that we connect with others, and we cannot connect with others if we don't connect with ourselves. The author, Dr. David H. Rosmarin, devotes a section to each relationship, and describes techniques and practices to become a more connected individual. He also brings in compelling stories from his clinical practice to show the process in action. Whether you're a clinician working with clients, or a person seeking the healing balm of wisdom; whether you're a member of the Jewish faith, or a person open to new spiritual perspectives, you will find this book sensible, practical, and timely, because, for all of us, connection leads to mental health." -- Amazon.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Inner Connection: Body and Soul

CHAPTER 2: Inner Connection Part I: Accepting the Soul's Guidance

CHAPTER 3: Inner Connection Part II: Loving the Body and Providing for Its Needs

CHAPTER 4: Inner Connection Part III: Expressing Needs and Raising Issues to the Soul

CHAPTER 5: Inner Connection Part IV: Tolerating the Body's Idiosyncrasies with Love and Patience

CHAPTER 6: Introduction to Interpersonal Connection

CHAPTER 7: Interpersonal Connection Part I: Three Levels of Noticing the Needs of Others

CHAPTER 8: Interpersonal Connection Part II: Providing for the Needs of Others

CHAPTER 9: Interpersonal Connection Part III: Noticing Our Disconnection from Others

CHAPTER 10: Interpersonal Connection Part IV: Remaining Connected to Others

CHAPTER 11: Introduction to Spiritual Connection

CHAPTER 12: Spiritual Connection Part I: Recognizing Our Limited Scope of Control

CHAPTER 13: Spiritual Connection Part II: Recognizing God's Order and Design in the World

CHAPTER 14: Spiritual Connection Part III: Developing a Godly Vision

CHAPTER 15: Spiritual Connection Part IV: Exerting Heroic Efforts for God

Conclusion

Acknowledgments.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781599475516

1599475510