Psychiatrist Curt Thompson, inspired by deep compassion and informed by a Christian perspective, offers fresh insights into developing authentic relationships and fulfilling our longing to be truly known. With warmth and humor, he uniquely weaves together interpersonal neurobiology and a Christian understanding of humanity, aiming to educate and encourage readers in their intrinsic desire to feel valued and connected. His distinctive perspectives on how the brain shapes relationships empower individuals to find new viewpoints and practical tools for a healthier, more purposeful life, helping them move past obstacles. Through his work, he guides people to process their longings, identity, and views of God and humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and relationships to create the meaningful reality they desire.
Desire and beauty go hand in hand. But both our craving to be known and our ability to create beauty have been marred by shame and trauma, collapsing our imagination for what God has for us. Weaving together neuroscience and spiritual formation, psychiatrist Curt Thompson presents a powerful picture of what it means to be human.
We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is shame. Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our personal lives and vocational endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in Christ, replacing it with a damaged version of ourselves that results in unhealed pain and brokenness. But God is telling a different story for your life.Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neurobiological roots. He also provides the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame, based on years of researching its damaging effects and counseling people to overcome those wounds.Thompson's expertise and compassion will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. Rewrite the story of your life and embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda.