Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The story of our health is more in our control than we might think, according to clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD. We can not only reframe our experiences but actually experience less stress, greater well-being, and even better physical health than it might appear if we are willing to identify our health story and begin rewriting it. Through journaling exercises and expanded-awareness practices, many of which involve working with and in nature, and which are influenced by Jungian and shamanic traditions, anyone can tap into hidden resources for healing and work with them effectively. Whether gaining insights and balancing energies outdoors, dialoguing and interacting with the earth or a river or lake, or working with dreams, an inner healer, or a symbol encountered on a shamanic journey, readers will find they are able to learn why they have struggled to change their habits and will be empowered to experience greater wellness within a satisfying health story. "Change the Story of Your Health" focuses on four key chapters of a person's health story: - Eating and drinking, and weight - Movement/exercise, flexibility, balance, stamina, and strength - Sexuality, body image and acceptance, and changes due to midlife hormonal shifts (commonly known as menopause and andropause) - Management of an acute ailment or symptoms of a chronic condition It also helps readers revise their health stories as their health changes as a result of aging or unexpected challenges. Gaining insights into their health, letting go of what is standing in the way of optimal health and well-being, and bringing in what is needed to make a preferred new health story a reality--all are possible when readers take on the challenge of "Change the Story of Your Health" and begin using the practices regularly.
Synopsis
Do you want to improve your health? Manage a chronic condition or figure out how to cope with a sudden health issue, like an accident or illness? In his book Change the Story of Your Health: Using Shamanic and Jungian Techniques for Healing, Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD--an award-winning author, clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner--shows how you can identify your health story and use journaling and expanded-awareness practices to begin changing it, leading to better health and wellness.
In this companion to his best-selling and multi-award-winning Change Your Story, Change Your Life, Carl Greer explains that by using the practices offered in this book--many of which are influenced by Jungian and shamanic traditions--anyone can tap into hidden resources for healing. The practices empower you to gain insights, balance energies, dialogue and interact with nature, and work with dreams, your inner healer, your symptoms, and more. Whether you are dealing with aging, unexpected health challenges, or ongoing concerns, you will find in this book tools for writing and bringing to life a new health story.