Healing Though the Dark Emotions

"Healing Through the Dark Emotions" by Miriam Greenspan is a book that explores the positive side of our negative emotions. The author, a psychotherapist, suggests that we tend to repress our sadness, anger, fear, and despair, and view them as obstacles to happiness. However, Greenspan argues that these emotions are necessary for growth, transformation, and healing.

She presents numerous examples of individuals who have embraced their dark emotions and used them as a source of strength and insight. For instance, the author shares the story of a woman who overcame her fear of abandonment by confronting it head-on and eventually becoming a foster parent.

The book also offers practical advice on how to process and manage our dark emotions. Greenspan suggests that we need to slow down and pay attention to our feelings, rather than trying to suppress them or distract ourselves. She also recommends seeking support from trusted friends or a therapist.

Overall, "Healing Through the Dark Emotions" is an enlightening and empowering read that encourages us to embrace our full range of emotions and use them as a path to healing and transformation.

Favourite Quote:

“What people in grief need most is to be compassionately accompanied, to feel that those who care about them are willing and able to tolerate the pain that they are in, to be there with them, to be present.”

Miriam Greenspan