Thompson borrows john calvins description of the psalter as an anatomy of the soul. Curt thompson, md, is a psychiatrist in private practice in falls church, virginia, and the founder of being known, which helps people explore the integral relationship between deep, meaningful connections with god and the development of healthier minds, healthier communities, and ultimately, a. Retelling the stories we believe about ourselves, and more on. His books, anatomy of the soul, and the soul of shame have literally shaped me over the last few years. Remember that emotion is not a debatable phenomenon.
His book illustrates how our minds embody our physical self, that is profoundly relational, regulates our flow of energy, and is interconnected with others. Thompson reveals how it is possible to rewire your mind, altering your brain patterns and literally making you more like the. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management in addition to individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Do you want to improve your relationships and experience lasting personal change. Pulling from concepts in his book, the soul of shame, curt will examine how our shame keeps us from being engaged in relationships, community, church, and vocation.
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Dec 21, 2016 curt thompson speaks in this breakout session from the 2016 torrey conference released to be known, set free to see. Thompson integrates the latest findings in neuroscience to show how the mind actually changes. Supposedly, by reading this book you will learn of surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. See all books authored by curt thompson, including anatomy of the soul. One womans journey to wellness through a welladjusted heart, wellwatered soul, welleducated mind, and welltuned body. As a introductory text in a practical application and integration of psychological ideals with the christian life, this is a fairly decent book. It is an authentic reflection of our subjective experience, one that is best served by attending to it. Curt thompson psychiatrist, speaker and author curt thompson connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning and live. It often feels like to be human is to live with the everpresent, often insidious disease known as shame. The anatomy of the soul by curt thompson md bookwi. Anatomy of the soul by curt thompson, md, a psychiatrist intrigued me as it lands squarely in the middle of the integration of modern mental health science and spirituality. Through anatomy of the soul i see much more clearly how real change can occur some insights i highlighted the ability to see through technology and neuroscience how various parts of out minds work is a relatively new phenomenonanatomy of the soul by curt thompson md a. Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships, and the soul of shame.
Anatomy of the soul constitutes an elegant revelation of the link between the neurological complex of our brains and the imago dei that is resident in all of us. Psychiatrist and author curt thompson explores the impact of shame in impairing work communities, and how the gospel fosters a renewed form of vulnerability as a solution. This is a conversation with psychiatrist, author, teacher and a mentor of mine, dr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Curt thompson books list of books by author curt thompson. Curt thompson speaks in this breakout session from the 2016 torrey conference released to be known, set free to see. Curt thompson md, wright state university is a psychiatrist in private practice in falls church, virginia. Anatomy of the soul audiobook curt thompson md audible. He authored anatomy of the soul and founded the center for being known, a nonprofit that develops resources to educate and train leaders within the fields of mental health, education, business, and the church about the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and christian spiritual.
Research in the field of neuroscience has been developing rapidly since 2000. Augustine collective a response to anatomy of the soul. Episode 30 create compassionate spaces with curt thompson. Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships. Curt thompsons book, the soul of shame, helps readers reflect theologically on the unspoken topic that is in the air we breathe. Listen to anatomy of the soul audiobook by curt thompson. Seminary dropout 181 curt thompson, author of anatomy. Oct 16, 2015 curt thompson s book, the soul of shame, helps readers reflect theologically on the unspoken topic that is in the air we breathe. Curt thompson, a practicing psychiatrist, intentionally links findings in neuroscience with a biblical perspective on the brain and the soul.
The neuroscience of christian spirituality open any newspaper or scroll through a blog roll and you will encounter a story highlighting and probably sensationalizing the latest neuroscience study, accompanied by a headline that reads scientists find love in the brain. Insightful and challenging, anatomy of the soul illustrates how learning about one of gods most miraculous creationsyour braincan enrich your life, your relationships, and your impact on the world around you. May 10, 2010 anatomy of the soul by curt thompson, md, a psychiatrist intrigued me as it lands squarely in the middle of the integration of modern mental health science and spirituality. Jul 15, 2010 anatomy of the soul constitutes an elegant revelation of the link between the neurological complex of our brains and the imago dei that is resident in all of us. Curt thompson, md, is a psychiatrist in private practice in falls church, virginia, and the founder of being known, which helps people explore the integral relationship between deep, meaningful connections with god and the development of healthier minds, healthier communities, and ultimately, a healthier world. Join curt thompson, md, on an amazing journey to discover the surprising pathways for transformation hidden inside your own mind. I thought anatomy of the soul was going to use science to explain the soul.
I had just read an extended book on trauma which touched on each of the parts of the first section, but as an introduction, anatomy of the soul explains the science well to a nonscientist. He is also the founder of the center for being known, a nonprofit organization that develops resources to educate and train leaders within the fields of mental health, education, business and the the church about the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and christian. We are currently accepting new members into our therapy groups. Jun 08, 2010 i was confused when reading this book. Anatomy of the soul anatomy of the soul audiobook, by curt thompson. Neuroscience and psychology can be helpful to understanding our spiritual life. Despite what science has tried to get us to believe, neurology and spirituality are connected. Jul 25, 2018 one womans journey to wellness through a welladjusted heart, wellwatered soul, welleducated mind, and welltuned body. Anatomy of the soul surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life by curt thompson is a compelling read. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Curt thompson md, sean pratt narrator, anatomy of the soul.
Seminary dropout 181 curt thompson, author of anatomy of. I got to know him at a leadership retreat i attended a couple of years back. Anatomy of the soul by curt thompson was a rough book to get through. Dr curt thompson has written a wellrounded book that blends. Anatomy of the soul is broadly divided into two parts. Read anatomy of the soul online by curt thompson books free. Like not surprisingly, therefore, our patterns of attachment deeply influence the way we experience our relationship with god.
Why would king david ask god to search his hearthis mind. Hell encourage us to find freedom in christ by learning the truth about who he is and who we are as his redeemed people. Curt thompson is a psychiatrist who received his md from wright state university. Listen to anatomy of the soul audiobook by curt thompson, m. He is also the founder of the center for being known, a nonprofit organization that develops resources to educate and train leaders within the fields of mental health, education, business, and the the church about the intersection between interpersonal neurobiology and christian. Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices 9781414334158 by curt thompson m. D the balance between the body and the soulthe material and immaterialhas. Jun 01, 2010 buy anatomy of the soul by thompson, curt isbn. It is part of the inevitable result of combining different fields, the field you are more informed about, you are going to be more critical of the presentation. Curts books explore how neuroscience relates to the ways we experience relationships, deep emotions like shame and joy and especially our own stories and how we can process our longings and desire for spiritual connection with god and each other to live more fully integrated, connected lives. Curt thompson, anatomy of the soul, salt river, 2010. The book anatomy of the soul is recommandable for those who are looking for.
We care for our patients in an environment that is warm, caring, and confidential. Thompson deals with shame on the personal level but also understands how it can affect structures and institutions. Anatomy of the soul ebook library publishing jan 26, 2020. Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships curt thompson tyndale house publishers, inc. We are providing tele therapy for individuals, couples, and groups. Anatomy of the soul by curt thompson, md, a psychiatrist intrigued me as it lands squarely in. Integrating new findings in neuroscience and attachment with christian spirituality. Anatomy of the soul books pics download new books and. Surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships, tyndale momentum, 2010, 304 pages. Listen to anatomy of the soul surprising connections between neuroscience and spiritual practices that can transform your life and relationships by curt thompson, m. We are also accepting group members for our being known group for women which will begin at a later date. Integrating new findings in neuroscience and attachment with christian spirituality, dr. Mar 15, 2016 join curt thompson, md, on an amazing journey to discover the surprising pathways for transformation hidden inside your own mind.