"Simply masterful."
-- Dr. Tim Clinton, president of the American Association of Christian
Counselors
After a devastating breakup, many people are left heartbroken, lonely,
confused, even devoid of hope. Science proves that the grief of losing a
romantic partner is similar to grieving a loved one's death. Yet, too
often, friends, family, and church leaders see these breakups as trivial
events. So how do we find our way through the uncharted territory of
deep grief?
As a therapist and ordained pastor, Mark Karris sees the devastation of
heartbreak every day. He's experienced the anguish of heartbreak himself
and he knows that the pain is anything but trivial.
Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and liberating spiritual wisdom,
Season of Heartbreak moves past platitudes and into action, offering
hope for true recovery. Mark pulls from a variety of spiritual
practices, including contemplative prayer, journaling, self-compassion,
an original four-step transformational practice, and much more. Case
studies from real clients prove that it is possible to move past the
shame, anger, and hurt--and into secure relationships with God, our
community, and ourselves.
Mark writes in a compelling, creative, and compassionate style perfect
for a right-brained, metaphor-hungry, and spiritually thirsty
generation. Optimistic but never condescending, this is an invaluable
guidebook to a healthy, healing grief process.
