Recovering The Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. IV, No. 3) -- Aging and the Elderly

By Loving Healing Press Inc

Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing (Vol. IV, No. 3) July 2012

Recovering The Self is a quarterly journal which explores the themes of recovery and healing through the lenses of poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and psychoeducation. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won't find anywhere else!

The theme of Volume IV, Number 3 is "Aging and the Elderly". Inside, we explore physical, spiritual, and mental aspects of this and several other areas of concern including:

Alzheimer's and dementia

Age discrimination

Stories of fathers and mothers

Aging and disabilities

Hospice

Narcissism and aging

Health aging

Aging as adventure

Grief and bereavement

... and much more!

This issue's contributors include: Linda G. White, Karen Phelps, Carolyn Agee, Janet Riehl, Valerie Benko, Arlene Krauss, Trisha Faye, Robert Edward Littlefield, Pamela Hobart Carter, Maureen J. Andrade, Fred D. Greenblatt, Larry Hayes, Holli Kenley, Bonnie Spence, Sam Vaknin, Steve Taylor, Patricia Wellingham-Jones, Kat Fasano-Nicotera, Bernie Siegel, Laura Gardner, Ken La Salle, Maureen Minnehan Jones, Huey-Min Chuang, Dirk Chase Eldredge, and others.

"I highly recommend a subscription to this journal, Recovering the Self, for professionals who are in the counseling profession or who deal with crisis situations. Readers involved with the healing process will also really enjoy this journal and feel inspired to continue on. The topics covered in the first journal alone, will motivate you to continue reading books on the subject matter presented. Guaranteed." --Paige Lovitt for Reader Views

Visit us online at www.RecoveringSelf.com

Published by Loving Healing Press www.LovingHealing.com

PSY043000 Psychology : Developmental - Adulthood & Aging
SEL005000 Self-Help : Aging
FAM017000 Family & Relationships : Eldercare

• Language: English
• Publisher: Loving Healing Press Inc
• Release date: Jul 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781615998708

Reviews for Recovering The Self

[lb12_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This journal encompasses themes full of hope, suffering, forgiveness, and peace; all subconsciously demonstrative in execution toward the development of a new substantial self- there are no self- help steps here. I must preface by stating that I came across Recovering the Self for the sheer purpose of reviewing it only to be face to face with my own self awareness that self victimization is as acute as any other oppression. I was feeling more or less self-assured before reading this journal when I started reading a story about forgiveness aloud to my mother and found myself choked up unable to confidently finish. This journal mainly addresses the severity of life difficulty with such encumbrances as the loss of a child, suffering from breast or prostate cancer, homosexuality; not the everyday woes of “normalcy” (and I say that in a truly literal manner). What I love about these journals is the compilation of multiple genres: non-fiction, poetry, fiction, film (in the 2012 edition) etc. making it easy for readers of many followings to connect and recover their own self even if by surprise.

[travelvic · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Published four times per year, “Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing” is ultimately a celebration of the human spirit’s resilience to the myriad and excruciatingly difficult hurdles thrown at us during our lifetimes. It is also a testament of the surprising goodness in people. For the April 2011’s Volume 3, Number 2, Editor Ernest Dempsey compiles stories, poems, and book excerpts from 31 different authors and includes six reviews of various books and movies. With such categories as Inspirational, Language and Culture, Humor, Memoir, Education, Emergency, Travel, and Family, there is something for just about anyone to enjoy. The stories contained in this issue of “Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing” are touching and deeply personal. Some of the authors describe their own or even witnessed trials and how they’ve managed to overcome them despite the overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Others describe what it’s like to live with or treat those with a personality or mental disorder or even horrific abuse. Still others simply put pen to paper and detail their private pain, perhaps as a way to heal. Heartfelt and moving, each page transports the reader into the author’s own world; some accounts leave the reader with a newfound understanding of disabilities or hardships, some will leave a smile on your face, and others bring on the tears. “Recovering the Self: A Journal of Hope and Healing” explores the human spirit at a depth at which many of us are not accustomed. With only some very minor editing errors, the readings are raw, full of emotion and strength, and inspirational. I felt a connection with each writer as they described their experiences, whether on the brink of a breaking point or in the midst of an empowering epiphany. I also liked that I’d seen some of these writers in other forums. For example, I’d read a book on narcissism which referenced Sam Vaknin, I’ve enjoyed George W. Doherty’s work during my studies in emergency management, and I’ve read or reviewed books authored by Tami Brady and Nancy Wesson, respectively. If you are looking for something profound that will pull on your heartstrings, look no further than this journal.Reviewed by Vicki Landes, author of “Europe for the Senses – A Photographic Journal”

[teaching2learn · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Recovering the Self is a collection of articles, poetry and other forms of short writing. The journal focused on personal tragedy and how different individuals dealt with problems. Some turned to God, some to friends and family and others sought comfort in medicinal form. There were a couple of pieces that I was truly amazed at! I wondered how they coped so well. If I were there shoes how would I have dealt? In one story a man loses his wife and almost his children to Genocide. Another article deals with forgiveness of someone who ended a loved ones life. The pieces covered almost every coping mechanism for stress such as anger, substance abuse, grief (depression) and hope. I didn’t remember if denial appeared in any piece.I enjoyed reading this journal. I wished some of the articles were longer because it seems just I really got into it the piece was done. Many times I was left wondering ok how does the story end what happened next? I don’t usually read journals but this wasn’t a bad one to get into. I don’t know if I would read the next volume simply because it is not my favorite genre. Even though it isn’t my normal reading preference it was worth reading! Several times I was on the verge of crying. Some stories made me grateful for the life I have. I would recommend this journal to anyone suffering a tragedy. Maybe they would become inspired by a piece. The journal might also give them ideas how to deal with the circumstance at hand.

[varske · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I made the mistake of reading the other reviews while I was waiting for it to arrive. But I agree it was not what I was expecting when i signed up for it. Nor is it clear what sort of a target audience it is aimed at. While a book of short articles by people who have recovered themselves, could be inspiring, I'm not sure it works as a journal, with repeated issues. I see there is now Vol. II, No 1 (strange numbering) issued in January 2010. It seems to me that there is a limit to the number of stories you can read at a time, even if dipped into now and then.My copy also came with "Love Each Day" billed "40 true inspirational stories". I could only read a few before the inspiration got lost on me.However, there have been times of my life, when life was more of a struggle for me, when I would have valued these stories more. And the recommendation of writing your own story is definitely a good one.

[pheonix_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Interesting book with some good tips. Took no time to read once I settled down and started it.

[wrmjr66 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This is not a book, but the first issue of a journal. As one would expect, the various entries are of various quality. Some items are scholarly in tone, while others are much more personal. The poetry and fiction are generally good, though there was nothing in those pages that are likely to be award winners. The number closes with a series of reviews of books and movies. These seemed generally well done, though since I haven't read or seen the works under review, I cannot really comment on how well they reviewed the works.The journal itself is professional looking. The cover is glossy with a full color painting on the front. Interior pages are printed on nice paper. There are few pictures or illustrations, and adding more might be a way of strengthening future numbers and volumes. Overall, it is a journal that shows some promise.

[timferris_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I love the open source/open space concept of this journal, which the editor expects to publish quarterly. It encompasses all the areas I think need more traffic in the public dialogue: recovery, transformation, hope, healing, forgiveness, awareness, perspective, inclusiveness, community, and love. In that it was assembled using the contributions of a cross-section of our neighbors, it has an uneven quality, but that's to be expected. It's a good attempt, a good collaboration.

[soliloquies · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Slightly bemused by this journal. Outwardly it looks as though it will interesting and provide beneficial advice as to healing. Instead it is a hotchpotch of essays, fiction, poetry and reviews. It seems to have no 'audience', it doesn't truly cover healing (unless you find true life stories insightful), but neither is it aimed at an academical level. I was disappointed, but others may find this type of journal useful.