Personally Speaking

Stories from Psychiatrists…on learning from Life's experiences

The heart and soul of psychiatry are intimately concerned with the human endeavour to connect with and care for people in profound states of mental distress. At its best, psychiatry is based upon the offer of a respectful, compassionate and understanding relationship, in support of personal recovery.

To achieve this, Psychiatrists, in fact all doctors and healthcare workers, need safe opportunities to cultivate core human qualities such as care, kindness and compassion alongside a skilled application of theory and treatments, both are needed.

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172 PAGES

22 AUTHORS

18 STORIES

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Through intimate autobiographical stories, leading psychiatrists illustrate how the heart, the art and the soul of psychiatric medical practice are fundamentally relational … starting with themselves.

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Beyond the Storms and Strengthened by Storms

The first two books in the anthology of personal stories are available as free digital downloads below.

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Beyond the Storms
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Beyond the Storms is a tribute to the courage and resilience of the contributing authors who have shared their reflections as they move towards self-knowledge and wellbeing. Published in 2009, the stories shine a light on the work to regain connection, harmony and wellbeing.

Strengthened by Storms
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Published in 2023, Strengthened by Storms is a collection of stories drawn from some of the more challenging life experiences of people working to support mental health and recovery in Devon.