Monday, July 6, 2020

Book review: Resilience Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis

Good morning, pornies! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are safe and well. After so much has been lost due to the pademic, many of us deal with grief and mourning, not sure of what to do, and I come with a great book that may help you recover from this. Today's about Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis, by Jules de Vitto. Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

  • Print Length: 79 pages
  • Publisher: Changemakers Books (May 8, 2020)
  • Publishing Date: May 8, 2020
  • ASIN: B0887XTHXT
  • Rating: 4/5 stars
This book explores the many forms of loss that can happen in times of crisis. These losses can range from loss of business, financial security, routine, or structure, to the deeper losses of meaning, purpose or identity. The author draws on her background in transpersonal psychology, integrating spiritual insights and mindfulness practices to take the reader on a journey in which to help them navigate the stages of uncertainty that follow loss. The book provides several practical activities, guided visualization and meditations to cultivate greater resilience, courage and strength and also explores the potential to find greater meaning and purpose through times of crisis. The Resilience Series is the result of an intensive, collaborative effort of our authors in response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. Each volume offers expert advice for developing the practical, emotional and spiritual skills that you can master to become more resilient in a time of crisis.

Although short, this book includes almost everything you may think about when you need to deal with the loss of someone or something. This is what I think I liked the most about it, that it also helps us deal not only with physical death but also with metaphorical ones. It is not only people we mourn and miss when the world turns upside down, but also situations, ideas, plans, and sometimes it hurts just as much.

Meditations? Compassion? The stages of grief? How to reconnect with the cosmos when we are shattered? Checked, checheck, checked and so on. With a simple language and many ideas you can adapt to your own need, the author helps you navigate the hardest of tides and keep your head above water. This is a tool for future survivors, for those who won't give up no matter how hard it is.

As I said, you not only get to explore the feelings of loss concerning people, family and friends, but also of the plans and life you had before. Although aimed to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic, readers get enough resources so to put themselves in a safe, healthy state of mind so heal, get rid of negative feelings and be able to come back.

Resilience: Navigating Loss in a Time of Crisis is a book I will be reading in the future also because it is a tool for energy healers and therapists. Descriptive, simple yet profound the lessons you get are to be remembered, the meditations most of all.

About Jules de Vitto:
Jules De Vitto is a Transpersonal coach and therapist who supports people through challenging life transitions and times of crisis. Her focus is on helping others find meaning and purpose through times of adversity. Over the years Jules has studied various forms of psychology, counselling, mindfulness, coaching and complementary approaches to healing. She holds an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness and Spirituality. Jules lived in Asia for eleven years and has integrated Eastern philosophy and modern day meditation practices into her work. She lives in London, where she offers workshops to assist people on their journey towards greater healing and transformation.

Have you read this book? Would you recommend it or not? Let me know in the comments! Kinky regards, K!

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