Insight into Addiction
Published on 23. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-85345-661-9 (ISBN)
Description
Cut the power of addiction at the roots, never to rise againPeople often become addicted - to alcohol, sex, drugs or gambling - because they are seeking to escape from terrible inner pain. Addictions of many kinds are widespread today - particularly to pornography and gambling due to easily accessed internet sites - and many Christians are looking for help in escaping the grip of addiction.
Key insights in this book include
Psychological, physiological and spiritual dynamics of addiction
Addiction's imprisoning effects
The journey to freedom
How to develop a new - and true - personal identity
Each chapter includes case studies, activities, reflections and a prayer. With a Foreward by Steve Motyer (Theology and Counselling Course Leader at London School of Theology), this book will be invaluable for those struggling with addiction and for those who help and counsel them.
The Waverley Abbey Insight Series is based on one-day seminars held by CWR at Waverley Abbey House to give insight into some key issues that many people struggle with today.
Key insights in this book include
Psychological, physiological and spiritual dynamics of addiction
Addiction's imprisoning effects
The journey to freedom
How to develop a new - and true - personal identity
Each chapter includes case studies, activities, reflections and a prayer. With a Foreward by Steve Motyer (Theology and Counselling Course Leader at London School of Theology), this book will be invaluable for those struggling with addiction and for those who help and counsel them.
The Waverley Abbey Insight Series is based on one-day seminars held by CWR at Waverley Abbey House to give insight into some key issues that many people struggle with today.
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The Insight series covers many of the big topics of our time in an accessible and practical way. We thoroughly recommend them. -- Diane and Patrick ReganMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Waverley Abbey Trust
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85345-661-9 (9781853456619)
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Andre Radmall's first training was as a psychiatric nurse. He has worked in the NHS and at the Priory Hospital North London. Andre trained as a psychotherapist and has a successful private practice. He has postgraduate degrees in psychotherapy and dramatherapy, and has also trained for Anglican ministry. Andre is an international speaker in the field of theology and wellbeing. He currently works part time as an associate vicar in St Albans.
Steve taught New Testament and Biblical Theology at London School of Theology for nearly 30 years. He's passionate about Bible study and believes that, in the twenty-first century, Christians have a calling to listen freshly to the Bible as God's voice, calling us away from bondage to our traditions, to a new faithfulness to Him. For 13 years prior to his retirement in 2016, Steve was also Programme Leader of the unique Theology and Counselling course at LST, which until 2014 was run in partnership with CWR.
Steve taught New Testament and Biblical Theology at London School of Theology for nearly 30 years. He's passionate about Bible study and believes that, in the twenty-first century, Christians have a calling to listen freshly to the Bible as God's voice, calling us away from bondage to our traditions, to a new faithfulness to Him. For 13 years prior to his retirement in 2016, Steve was also Programme Leader of the unique Theology and Counselling course at LST, which until 2014 was run in partnership with CWR.