Chris Johnstone

Aktivt hopp är en inspirerande handbok för alla som känner uppgivenhet inför vår tids ekologiska och sociala kriser, med skenande klimatförändringar, förstörda ekosystem, krig och svält. Miljöaktivisten och ekofilosofen Joanna Macy utforskar tillsammans med läkaren och coachen Chris Johnstone hur hopplöshet och förtvivlan kan vändas till mod, styrka och kreativ handlingskraft. Genom en inre omställningsresa inspirerad av såväl buddhism och mytologi som systemteori och modern psykologi ges läsaren verktyg för att spela sin unika roll i den stora omställningen till ett hållbart samhälle. Den reviderade utgåvan är delvis omskriven och uppdaterad med flera nya avsnitt och övningar, färsk statistik och lärdomar från covid-19-pandemin och andra händelser som inträffat sedan den första utgåvan kom ut på engelska 2012.

The challenges we face can be difficult even to think about. Climate change, political polarization, economic upheaval, and mass extinction together create a planetary emergency of overwhelming proportions. Active Hope shows us how to strengthen our capacity to face this crisis so that we can respond with unexpected resilience and creative power. Drawing on decades of teaching an empowerment approach known as the Work That Reconnects, the authors guide us through a transformational process informed by mythic journeys, modern psychology, spirituality, and holistic science. This process equips us with tools to face the mess we're in and play our role in the collective transition, or Great Turning, to a life-sustaining society.

Resilience is the ability to cope with and recover from difficult situations. It includes our capacity to make the best of things, deal with stress and rise to the occasion. We all have this ability, though not always as much as we'd like. This engaging, practical book draws together scientific understanding, real life examples and proven methods in describing how you can develop seven essential skills that help your resilience grow. Author Chris Johnstone experienced burnout and depression when working as a junior doctor, crisis becoming a turning point when he had a near fatal car crash. His journey of recovery led him to make the study, practice and teaching of resilience his central life work. This self-help guide includes:- A toolkit of resources for emotional first aid- Techniques for storyboarding your life and seeing the positive pathways you can take- Practical strategies and insights for dealing with tough times- Skills for thinking flexibly and creative problem-solving - A science-based system that helps the gains you make 'stick' If you're feeling challenged in your personal life, workplace or relationships, SEVEN WAYS TO BUILD RESILIENCE offers you proven pathways to protect your wellbeing. If you have hopes or ambitions with inevitable hurdles in the way, the resilience tools described here can help you survive the bumps and keep to your path.