Practical Help for Stressed Christians

Stress is now a huge factor in modern living, with one-third of British workers likely to suffer from it some stage in their careers. Christians are not immune. Indeed it is arguable that they are even more vulnerable to overstress or burnout than secular people because of behavioural expectations relating to God, Church, society, work and the prevailing culture. In order to address these particularities, each short chapter in this engaging book responds to a commonly asked question or typical statement, such as 'How can I tell if I'm overstressed?'; 'I'm so disillusioned and swamped at work. I don't know how long I can carry on.'; 'I'm not managing time for God as I used to.' etc. The authors then offer basic information, followed by material for meditation or reflection; encouragement of some sort, and finally something for the reader to work on.

The Revd Andrew Procter is on the Rochester Diocesan Council for Health and Healing and is the Bishop’s Advisor on the Paranormal. A professionally qualified counsellor, he is co-author, with Elizabeth, of Exploring God (Kevin Mayhew), Encountering Depression (SPCK) and The Essential Guide to Burnout (Lion). Dr Elizabeth Procter has been a Consultant Psychiatrist in North Kent for 15 years. Together with Andrew she has vast experience of parish life, has headed up prayer counselling teams, and is a member of the Diocesan Council of Health and Healing and a Pastoral Adviser to the Bishop.