The Path out of Loneliness
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Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it's killing us.
Odds are good that you have a loved one or friend whose struggle with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or self-injury stems from loneliness. Maybe it's you. Perhaps you're feeling depressed or anxious, struggling with compulsive behavior, or simply questioning whether you are truly seen, loved, and valued. The culprit could well be that you're lonely. Dr. Mark Mayfield understands the crisis well, as it led to him nearly taking his own life as a teen. As a board-certified counselor, he has built a reputable counseling practice on the forefront of brain science and attachment therapies, dedicating his life to helping adults and adolescents confront their feelings of isolation and alienation. He is relied upon by new and experienced counselors for training, and he has become an anchor and guide for community leaders, educators, and faith leaders.
When you read and apply the practices in The Path out of Loneliness, you'll develop habits that move you from isolation to connection. You'll learn the importance of attachment, the art of connection, the power of relationships, the priority of personal responsibility, the gift of vulnerability, and the vision of God, who knew from the beginning that it's not good for us to be abandoned to ourselves. This book will guide you, the people you love, and the community you live in toward a richer, fuller, healthier life.
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Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, award-winning author, speaker, certified master Christian coach, mental health counselor, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University. He has extensive experience in mental and emotional health consulting with schools and faith-based organizations. He founded No Student Unseen, which helps schools navigate their mental health challenges with the Stop Light Alert for Mental and Emotional Wellness system. Clinically, Dr. Mayfield is an expert in working with families affected by trauma. Additionally, he is a Director of National Advancement for Light Counseling Plus. He also partners with the AACC as the Director of Practice and Ministry Development and Editor of Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal.
Dr. Mayfield is the author of five books, including The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves and One Another, The Path To Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves, Hope and Healing for Loneliness: A Guide to Flourish in Community, and The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry.
He has been featured in prominent media outlets, including WORLD Magazine, The Christian Post, FOX NEWS, Woman's Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader's Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr.Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals who were invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Endorsements
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part I: The Problem
- Chapter 1: Loneliness: The Basic Crisis of a Modern Society
- Chapter 2: The Personal Cost of Loneliness: Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Health
- Chapter 3: The Cultural Conundrum: Success, Technology, and Tribalism
- Part II: God's Design
- Chapter 4: The Original Design: Coming Back into Alignment
- Chapter 5: It Was Meant to Be This Way: How We Are Hardwired for Connection
- Chapter 6: The Deep Longing: The Importance of Attachment
- Part III: Practical Solutions
- Chapter 7: Model for Action: The Greatest Commandment
- Chapter 8: Individual Responsibility: Looking Inward
- Chapter 9: Personal Responsibility: What Happens When We Are Part of the Solution
- Chapter 10: Faith Communities: The Effect of Stepping Outside the Four Walls
- Chapter 11: The Messy Embrace: Understanding Vulnerability, Community, and Redemption
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
