Description
Book SynopsisInformative and honest, Finding Quiet validates the experiences of believers struggling with mental illness, provides spiritual and psychological tools for defeating anxiety and depression—and will reassure you that you can thrive again.
In May 2003, prominent philosopher, author, and professor J. P. Moreland awoke in the middle of the night to a severe panic attack. Though often anxious by temperament and upbringing, Moreland had never experienced such an incident before. Thus began an extended battle with debilitating anxiety and depression.
More than a decade later, Moreland continues to manage his mental illness. Yet along the way he''s moved from shame and despair to vulnerability and hope. In Finding Quiet, Moreland comes alongside fellow sufferers with encouragement and practical, hard-won advice—a distillation of the very best and most helpful things he discovered about dealing with anxiety and depression from his pe
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A deeply moving, honest, and helpful resource . . . an excellent complement to the process of Christian counseling and psychotherapy. * Gary W. Moon, author of Becoming Dallas Willard *
A masterpiece of scholarship, transparency, compassion, and profound guidance for all who struggle with anxiety or depression. * Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author *
A remarkable book of wisdom and practical steps that make it an invaluable resource. * Sean McDowell, professor, speaker, author *
Finding Quiet doesn’t minimize depression or offer superficial solutions. Its well-researched ideas combine depth and practicality. * Jan Johnson, author of When the Soul Listens *
Finding Quiet will give readers genuine hope for dealing with their own anxiety and depression or helping others who face these challenges. * Wayne Grudem, professor, Phoenix Seminary *
Provides us with wise and deeply personal insights into anxiety and depression. I highly recommend Finding Quiet. * Richard J. Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline *
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: My Decent into an Abyss of Anxiety/Depression Chapter 2: Human Persons and a Holistic Approach for Defeating Anxiety/Depression Chapter 3: Getting a Handle on Anxiety Chapter 4: Spiritual and Psychological Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression, Part 1 Chapter 5: Spiritual and Psychological Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression, Part 2 Chapter 6: Brain and Heart Tools for Defeating Anxiety/Depression Chapter 7: Suffering, Healing and Disappointment with God Chapter 8: Putting It All Together Appendices Appendix 1: Encouraging Verses Appendix 2: Soothing, Encouraging, Uplifting Quotes from Dallas Willard Appendix 3: A List of Chapter Summary Bullet-Points Appendix 4: Annotated Bibliography of Tools for Anxiety, Depression, and Spiritual/Psychological Health
