Sacred Stress - by George R Faller & Heather Wright (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to understand and use stress for positive change. With up-to-date analysis, real-life examples and spiritual practices, this book explores the effects of stress and ways to honor its symptoms. Rather than being limited by a perspective of distress, you can use stress as a catalyst for growth in all areas of life.

Book Synopsis

Learn how to understand and use stress for positive change. With up-to-date analysis, real-life examples and spiritual practices, this book explores the effects of stress and ways to honor its symptoms. Rather than being limited by a perspective of distress, you can use stress as a catalyst for growth in all areas of life.

Review Quotes

"A thoughtful, accessible and readable guide.... I consider this a valuable resource both personally and professionally. Extremely readable, informative and helpful."
-Dr. Dale Atkins, psychologist; coauthor, Sanity Savers: Tips for Women to Live a Balanced Life

"A must-read for anyone who feels overwhelmed by stress.... Empowers readers to both reframe and 'befriend' stress.... A go-to guide for fostering hope and healing in a stressed-out world."
-Rev. Dr. Andrea Mueller, canon for prayer and healing ministries, Anglican Diocese in New England

"Shows us there is more than one way, and a better way, to win the battle with stress. Equips us with the tools to change defeat into victory. A great resource for everyone."
-Admiral Vern Clark, U.S. Navy (retired); former chief of Navy operations

"Personally inspiring and deeply insightful, [will] touch your heart and guide your steps toward embracing opportunities for courageous growth and freedom.... Compelling personal examples and psychological insight."
-James L. Furrow, PhD, Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of Marital and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary

"I didn't know reading a book on stress could be so much fun and so informative.... A totally fresh approach for turning distress into life-giving connection."
-Dr. Sue Johnson, psychologist; researcher; best-selling author, Hold Me Tight and Love Sense

"With creativity and compassion ... show[s] us how to embrace the opportunity that stress provides for transformation and spiritual renewal."
-Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation

"Helpful illustrations, theory and practical stories offer a hopeful and life-giving understanding of stress.... I will recommend this book to many of my parishioners."
-Rev. Anita L. Bradshaw, PhD, author, Change and Conflict in Your Congregation (Even If You Hate Both)

"A new voice and a fresh perspective on our most challenging moments. Read it with care and share it often; we would all do well to reconsider our response to adversity."
-Elana Katz, LCSW, senior faculty, Ackerman Institute for the Family

"A thoughtful and compassionate book, filled with wisdom and kindness."
-John Eldredge, author, Wild at Heart

"For stress to be transformative and not traumatic, we need to connect deeply with another person within a relationship. George Faller and Heather Wright give us a lovely guide for discovering and creating this reality."
-Dan Hughes, PhD, psychologist, founder of DDP attachment-focused family therapy

"George Faller and Heather Wright's wise counsel offers a whole new path to hope and healing for readers courageous enough to receive the gift of sacred stress."
-Ian Morgan Cron, author, Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale

"Use[s] vivid stories to advocate a transformative and very helpful paradigm shift.... Many readers living fast-paced, pressured days will greatly benefit from their ideas, as I did."
-Rev. Lynne M. Baab, PhD, author, Sabbath Keeping and The Power of Listening

"A great book for stressful times. Written from the author's heart and the heart of God."
-Kenny Sanderfer, LMFT, certified EFT therapist, supervisor and trainer

"Stress, motivating and challenging, is simply part of our lives. These two colleagues and authors approach its dynamics with great experience, sensitivity and honesty."
-Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, rector, Christ Church Greenwich

"A gift of a book-with solid science to back it up, Sacred Stress will help you, uplift you, educate you and engage you.... You will