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Thomas Moore – Soul Therapy: The Art and Craft of Caring Conversations

“Thomas Moore – Soul Therapy: The Art and Craft of Caring Conversations” is a profound exploration by Thomas Moore into the transformative power of compassionate dialogue. This book delves into the art of soul therapy, where Moore draws upon his background in psychology and spirituality to offer insights and practical techniques for engaging in meaningful and healing conversations. Moore emphasizes the importance of deep listening, empathy, and understanding in fostering connections and supporting personal growth. Through case studies and reflective exercises, readers are guided to explore how caring conversations can nurture the soul, cultivate resilience, and foster a sense of wholeness and well-being in both the speaker and the listener.

The New York Times best-selling author of the classic The Care of the Soul addresses the needs of those providing soul care to others – therapists, psychiatrists, ministers, spiritual directors, teachers, and even friends – sharing his insights for incorporating a spiritual or soulful dimension into their work and practices.

Soul Therapy is the culmination of Thomas Moore’s work. In his previous acclaimed books, he explored the soul in important areas of our lives – work, sex, marriage, family, religion, and aging. In this wise guide, he now returns to his core vocation: teaching practitioners – therapists, psychiatrists, ministers, spiritual directors, and others – how to offer soul care to those they assist.

A training manual infused with a lifetime’s worth of wisdom, Soul Therapy is divided into five sections: 

1. What therapy or “soul care” is and how it works;
2. What soul work is required of the helper to be able to address the needs of others;
3. How to access and move forward the spiritual dimension;
4. How to apply this work to specific areas, such as work, marriage, parenting, or teaching;
5. How to deal with other issues that arise, such as developing a therapeutic style, dealing with one’s shadow, and the need for self-care.

Profound yet practical, enlightened yet grounded in real-world experience, Soul Therapy will become a definitive resource for caregivers and practitioners for years to come.