Jamison, Kay Redfield
Fires in the Dark: Healing the Unquiet Mind
- ISBN 13:
- 9781984898203
- author:
- Jamison, Kay Redfield
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Psychiatry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Fires in the Dark: A Cultural History of Healing the Mind Kay Redfield Jamison explores the complex quest for relief from psychological pain and the role of exceptional healers in the journey back to health. This expansive cultural history delves into psychotherapy, what makes a great healer, and the power of imagination and memory in regenerating the mind. Jamison examines the evolution of mental treatment, drawing on historical examples such as renowned psychiatrist W.H.R. Rivers' work with poet Siegfried Sassoon, and discusses the importance of physical treatments for mental illness, as well as the role of religion, ritual, and myth in healing the mind. She also highlights the vital contributions of artists and writers, like Paul Robeson, who have helped to heal individuals and communities. Through her research, Jamison reveals that not only patients but also doctors must be healed, and that a deep understanding of the human experience is essential for effective treatment. This beautiful meditation on the quest and adventure of healing the mind offers valuable insights into the power of accompaniment and the importance of knowledge in the healing process.
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