In a world in which our lives are constantly tested by political polarization and instability, social media onslaughts that challenge our mental health, and deadly weather patterns resulting from climate change, we need hope more than ever. As Dr Dorit Redlich-Amirav shows in this book, hope is a sustaining force-and it isn't nearly as elusive as you might think. An occupational therapist in the mental health field, Dr Redlich-Amirav made this important discovery after multiple conversations with two Israeli Jewish and two Palestinian Muslim mothers of adult children with mental illness living in a conflict zone. Redlich-Amirav learned that it's possible to generate hope by performing simple occupations in spiritual ways-anything from a walk on the beach to preparing a traditional meal for loved ones. One of the biggest takeaways from her study is that hope is constantly in motion: when Redlich-Amirav asked the mothers to tell her a story about hope, they always began with a story about hopelessness, underscoring the reality that even when we feel most hopeless, our hope can and will be renewed.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Großbritannien
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Höhe: 212 mm
Breite: 148 mm
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978-1-0364-1437-5 (9781036414375)
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Occupational therapist Dr Dorit Redlich-Amirav has dedicated her career to the intersection of hope and mental health, particularly in conflict zones. Her doctoral dissertation at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, titled 'Experiences of Hope in Mothers of Adult Children with Mental Illness who are Living in Socio-Political Conflict Areas,' highlighted mothers' resilience in challenging circumstances. 'Connecting the Dots: Mothers Weaving Stories of Hope' grew out of that thesis and illuminates the vital role of hope in overcoming adversity, offering a message of resilience and optimism. Dr. Redlich-Amirav teaches about hope at the Department of Occupational Therapy at Tel Aviv University (Israel), the Levinsky-Wingate Academic Center in Tel Aviv, and Ono Academic College in Kiryat Ono. She leads "Hope Up" groups at the Geha Mental Health Centre in Petah Tikvah and initiated the "Naim le-Tikvah" project in Kiryat Ono. She also delivers hope presentations and workshops for practitioners, consumers, and the public. Her leadership in Israel's arm of the multi-country Hope Index project is a testament to her global impact.
