Prayer for People Who Can't Sit Still
Author: William Tenny Brittian
In Prayer for People Who Can't Sit Still, William Tenny-Brittian, an adult who has ADHD, goes back to ancient times and into the techno-generation to share ten types of kinesthetic prayer (prayer that involves the whole body and senses, not just your mind and mouth) that will appeal to even the most fidgety as they seek to connect with God.
Publishers Weekly
Pastor Tenny-Brittian admits that he is ADHD, a diagnosis he didn't at first believe but later came to accept. As his awareness of ADHD grew, so did his understanding of how it affected his prayer life. This longtime leader in the "house church" movement never could sit still for long, a defect that he imagined would preclude a great prayer life. Then he discovered the joy of kinesthetic prayer: prayer that involves touch, action or some kind of movement. His prayer life was transformed. Tenny-Brittian shares 10 kinesthetic prayers, from journaling prayers to dance prayers, from walking a labyrinth to walking the neighborhood. He describes musical and artistic prayer, and his chapter on technology-assisted prayer is especially relevant. While some of his prayer styles may seem strange to Christians (sensational prayer includes massage, acupressure and body memories), others, such as prayer beads, will strike a chord with many readers. Tenny-Brittian has tried all these prayer styles, benefiting from each. His experience, his breezy yet informative style and his sincere desire to help others make this book perfect for pastors, worship leaders, children's teachers and anyone who prays. Whether they are ADHD or not, Tenny-Brittian effectively persuades readers that kinesthetic prayer is a new way to experience communion with God. (Feb.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Table of Contents:
| Ch. 1 | The joy of journaling | 9 |
| Ch. 2 | I hope you dance | 25 |
| Ch. 3 | Action prayer | 37 |
| Ch. 4 | The labyrinth | 51 |
| Ch. 5 | Prayer beads, daisy chains, & counting prayers | 69 |
| Ch. 6 | Sensational prayer | 85 |
| Ch. 7 | Prayer walking | 99 |
| Ch. 8 | Artistic prayer | 113 |
| Ch. 9 | Musical prayer | 129 |
| Ch. 10 | Technology-assisted prayer | 145 |
| Epilogue : parting thoughts | 159 |
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Innovative Interventions To Reduce Dementia Caregiver Distress: A Clinical Guide
Author: David W Coon
Increasing evidence has demonstrated that caregivers of dementia victims are at risk for depression and other medical problems. In what ways can health care providers improve or maintain the well-being of dementia caregivers?
This volume provides an overview of emerging themes in dementia caregiving research and presents a broad array of practical strategies for reducing caregiver distress, including interventions for specific populations such as ethnic minority caregivers, male caregivers, and caregivers with diverse sexual orientations. Innovative approaches include the value of partnering with primary care physicians to improve quality of life for both patient and caregiver and the use of technological advances to help distressed caregivers.
A timely, cutting edge book written for clinicians of varying backgrounds who provide direct services to families of dementia victims.
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