Drinking the Dragon: Stories of the Dark Night of the Soul

by Patricia Ariadne

Overview

A highly-readable explanation of the concept of the Dark Night of the Soul and its psychological and spiritual meanings for today. A thorough description of the triggers, symptoms, and challenges of what has become a rite of passage for so many. Contains many hopeful stories of how individuals with different life situations-loss of a child, divorce, imprisonment, life-threatening illness, death of a loved one-have navigated through their own Dark Nights. Explains the connections that are often found between childhood adversities and depression as well as emphasizing the need to accept and understand all parts of ourselves. A must read for those who find themselves in a Dark Night. A user-friendly companion workbook is also available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997468069
Publisher:	Sothis Press
Publication date:	01/15/2021
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Patricia Ariadne, Ph.D. is a licensed psychotherapist with a practice in North County, San Diego. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology and speaks at conferences and seminars on the subject of change and resilience.

Her first book, Women Dreaming-Into-Art, is based on interviews of several well-known artists who use the themes and symbols of their dreams in their art works. Dr. Ariadne has also written the Transition Series, including Bridging Night and Day: Decoding the Hidden Messages of Your Dreams and Navigating Change: How to Go from Trauma to Transformation. Her latest book is Dancing the Labyrinth: Initiation in the Modern World.