Description: Depression and related illnesses threaten to wreck the
lives of many teens and their families. Suicide driven by these
illnesses is one of the top killers of these young people. How do
teens become depressed? What does depression feel like? How can we
identify it? What helps depressed teens? What hurts them? How do
families cope with teen depression? In A Relentless Hope Gary
Nelson uses his experience as a pastor and pastoral counselor to
guide the reader through an exploration of these and many other
questions about teen depression. Nelson has worked with many teens
over the years offering help to those who nd themselves confronted
by this potentially devastating attacker. The author also uses the
story of his own son's journey through depression to weave together
insights into the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, biological, and
relational dimensions of teen depression. Through careful analysis,
candid self-revelation, practical advice, and even humor, this
pastor, counselor, and father reminds us that God's light of
healing can shine through the darkness of depression and offer
hope. A Relentless Hope is written for teens, parents, teachers,
pastors, and any who walk with the af icted through this valley of
the shadow of death. Endorsements: ""Whether you are a youth
struggling with depression, a family member of a depressed teen, or
a pastor, counselor or teacher providing support and help in such
circumstances, this book is a must read as the most informative and
helpful volume available on the subject."" --Merle R. Jordan
Professor of Pastoral Psychology Emeritus, Boston University School
of Theology ""This story of a family is an incredible gift of
honest reflection. So many families deal with the issue of teen
depression. . . As the dean of a theological school I am aware of
the numbers of youth that my students deal with who are in this
book. Depression, self-medication with alcohol and drugs, self
doubt and even considerations of suicide as an answer--all are in
our communities and probably in even a small church. This book is
about an attitude that avoids denial, attempts to keep a sense of
humor, and believes in the miracle of life. Thank you, Tom, for
allowing your story to be told."" --Maxine Clarke Beach, Vice
President and Dean, Drew Theological School This is a story of
amazing grace I love the challenge Gary gave the reader throughout
the book: ""Never give up on loving "" I was reminded in a very
tangible way of the limitless capacity of God who loves us the same
way--He never stops What an incredible mantra for all of us:
""Never give up on loving. . . . Never "" I wonder how different
our world would be if we practiced this command? --Rev. Dale Seley,
Pastor Downtown Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia About the
Contributor(s): Gary E. Nelson, DMin, is a United Methodist
minister who for thirty years has worked with teens and their
families as a local church pastor and as a pastoral counselor. He
currently pastors a church in West Virginia.
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