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| Posted On: | 11-Jun-2005 |
| From: | SABAS WHITTAKER [sabaswhittaker.....net] |
| Subject: | [roatan] Synopsis - Proposal To Faith In The Field My new manuscript... Sabas Whittaker (Author Ca |
Hello, folks... This is a rough draft synopsis to my new book Faith In The Field. I'm currently seeking a traditional publishers\agents for this manuscript... however, am also interested in conducting lectures and\ workshops for humanitarian organizations. The idea is to also donate part of the proceeds to Honduran, Latin American, North American, European Humanitarian organizations interested in the field of substance abuse, theology and mental health once the book is published. In addition to such, would also volunteer lectures and workshops that would help to further the understanding of mental health and help to eradicate the prevalent stigma in our society. So if you know of someone who might be interested please forward my contact information. such could be found .....sabaswhittaker.com Please read bellow. SW Whittaker Productions Sabas H. Whittaker Middletown, CT. 06457 Tel... 860 704 0065 sabaswhittaker.....net www.sabaswhittaker.com Faith In The Field A Historical Religious Perspective on The Study on Mental Health. Facts can be taught concepts must be imagined. Chronic mental illness has puzzled us since the beginning of time. It has not only bewildered and confused us as individuals throughout modern times, but it also challenged science, theology and medicine. And at certain times has even threatened divisions within the Church. Faith In The Field: A Historical Religious Perspective On Mental Health, presents a clear explanation of this debilitating disease, and introduces a theological viewpoint, in which the modern day Church could play a broader role in serving the outpatient population afflicted with such. At this socially sensitive time in mankind’s social and religious history I would like to take the opportunity to introduce a serious synopsis Faith In The Field (A Historical Religious Perspective On Mental Health). The manuscript describes in detail the history of mental health, its treatments and religious methodologies throughout the ages. In it, I present a clear, complete history of mental health, the origins of insanity and the changes, and adaptations the system has endured throughout the last 2500 years. Faith In The Field is an intellectual historical interpretation of mental health that takes readers on a journey back in a time prior to the understanding of the illness, the emergence of hospitals, the dawn of nursing, the inception of medications and the introduction of rational treatment. One of my chief reasons for writing this book is to provide a spiritual understanding to the sociological and psychological fields of mental health and a clearer understanding of the therapeutic milieu to the Church, the prison system and other Faith Base Organizations now interested in the field of mental health. This, which would in turn perhaps soften the attituditional approach now shared between the Church and the Correctional system as well as the secular psych and therapeutic communities toward those whom they aid in their recovery. Another reason for this book is to help break down barriers created by the stigma associated with mental illness and to educate the general public about the true facts surrounding mental illness, its origins and prognosis. Faith Within In The Field provides and in depth analysis on the role the Church played in the field of mental health throughout the 16th and 17th century and focuses on the positive impact the modern Church could have on the mental health community if given the tools and opportunity. Although in previous years working with the mentally ill was seen only as a responsibility for psychiatry and the psychological communities, Faith In The Field clearly shows us that recently, theologians and Christian counselors have conducted research that has proved success toward counseling the emotionally and mentally ill. Although these remain still as the primary tools for special psychological and psychiatric treatment, it is not always the lone highly skilled mental health professional that brings out the best results. For it is a team effort in which all concerned individuals could play a vital role in treatment. Faith In The Field, also indicates and explains the benefits found by merging a treatment of pharmacology, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Christian counseling and the benefit of Nouthetic counseling, and how combined these can also offer untold help. Faith In The Field indicates how this new approach, demonstrates in many cases, shared responsibility and successful result. Data collected by Christians counselors while visiting and helping individuals suffering with mental distress has also benefited Faith In The Field in part, this which has stemmed from a privilege and duty, also provides us with a list of basic theologian and Christians guidelines, and recommendations for counseling the emotionally ill. Faith In The Field provides an in depth understanding of the study on DBT, psychotropics, the usage of the Scriptures and the lack of God’s presence in the field of mental health. Overall, Faith In The Field is a complete psychological, sociological, theological and a methodological reference. It is a literary gem that should be visible in the bookcases of every Church, Faith Base, or mental health facility in the world. My purpose is to communicate with a diverse audience and bring forth an eye-to-eye dialog surrounding issues affecting the mentally ill and those who care for them from the front-line of the mental health field and leading into the Church. The text is scholarly written, well researched and composed in a manner that makes it accessible to all who have an interest or a need to further their knowledge of the field, the history, policies and future of the field of Mental Health and substance abuse, and those who find themselves as being part of it. Statistics found within its pages the frequency with which t mental health problems affect our communities and the church. This book is designed to help Reverend, pastors and ministers to understand that they too need to think about mental health as a community epidemic. Since research indicates that at least one third of all women will suffer from a bout of depression and schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population. Serious bipolar disease affects 2-3% of the population. This however, means that if we’re in a town with 50,000 people there will be over 1,500 people with some serious mental illness. If there are more than 100 people in our church, there is a good chance that some member will either suffer from mental illness or have a family member struggling with such. When most people are suicidal, one of the first places they turn is to their minister. Although currently I have noted that most ministers do not have any special training to deal with this aspect of their ministry, nor a full and complete understanding of mental illness. Faith In The Field then weaves a therapeutic understanding of the use of scriptures and psychoanalysis therefore allowing room for rapid Nouthetic Christian counseling of the severity of the illness, through Biblical answers. Throughout countless discussions with individuals suffering from this illness, one of the most intriguing questions that always came up while conducting this research, was their concern about Ministers and their lack of understanding toward people with special needs. Often wondering about the non-blind friendly and deaf friendly congregations? One person asked legitimately (what and who would be concerned about their needs if “he,” being a hearing impaired individual wanted to attend a particular Church? Should the mentally ill be in Church and what kind of special needs have been allotted if they attend or were encouraged to attend? Their over all concern, was how can the Church reach out to the mentally ill living in our communities)? Faith In The Field poses questions and answers to their concerns as its author conducts lectures and assists Churches in meeting these imperative needs through a series of workshops. During a recent interview with several ladies in various communities I was reminded that many mentally ill individuals do have religious issues and often wondered if God loves them and if he does then why did he created mental illnesses? And why haven’t He created a cure? Others questioned if it was a punishment from God? Faith In The Field, provides the needed tools for religions across the board on how to deal with these religious issues. Faith In The Field teaches philosophical ways for a deeper understanding to counselors and counselee’s interested in knowing that God loves and cares about them. With the understanding that this is perhaps one of the most powerful messages at a time of crisis in the life for the severe and acute mentally ill. Throughout its pages, Faith In The Field places focus on a complete study on deinstitutionalization, the major impact this political movement has placed on homelessness and the increase incarceration of the chronic mentally ill and the need for the Church and the implementation for more nonprofit, and Faith Based outpatient treatment programs, thus become involved and intercept this alarming social crisis. Faith In The Field is a 180,000 word research manuscript, with over 400 pages of detail scientific and theological information based on the author’s 23 years of experience of working in, and studying the field of mental health. The author also provides workshops, lectures and one to one, consulting to Reverends, Pastors and Ministers interested in learning and sharing with their congregations. Due to current Faith Base Initiative Programs, the manuscript's market potential has now expanded to the Church, outpatient treatment centers for the severe \ chronic mentally ill and substance abuse disorders. Faith In The Field has also been reviewed by senior Correction Officials and the President of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). These officials have not only given the manuscript a thumb’s up, but has in fact encouraged its swift and imperative need for publication. College and University Professors has since began preordering it and recommending the author for lectures and workshops to various colleges and universities while awaiting it’s usage as a required reading text for their nursing, sociology, psychology, philosophy and history teachings. Sabas H. Whittaker www.sabaswhittaker.com Author: Vestiges of A Journey Tears Of Joy Peace and Harmony Away From The Field Africans In The Americas Soul Revival (Music Composer). www.cdbaby.com Sabas H. 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