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The Alchemy of Inner Work

A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering into True Health and Well-Being
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The Alchemy of Inner Work explores how illness and suffering—the 'lead' in our lives—can be transformed into 'gold,' the authentic self, unlocking true health and well-being. Drawing from Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemy, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology, authors Benjamin Fox and Lorie Eve Dechar offer practical insights and practices, including alchemical dream work, to reconnect with the soul of medicine and heal blocked energies.
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Ideal for readers interested in holistic health, traditional medicine, spiritual transformation, and psychologists or therapists seeking integrative healing approaches.

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"My sincere hope is that everyone will read this treasure trove of essential inner knowledge. This book is a magnificent accomplishment."
-- Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit

Alchemy is the science of transformation—how to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and dis-ease—the "lead" of our lives—can become the "gold" of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.

Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology—plus case studies from working with patients—the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing "the soul of medicine" back into our lives.

The book includes:

  • A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles of alchemy
  • How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being
  • An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy
  • An invitation to alchemical "dream work" as a support on the path of healing

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Praised for its clarity and depth, the book is commended by experts like Nathan Schwartz-Salant, who highlights its blend of soul and subtle body concepts essential for profound healing. CT Holman notes how Dechar skilfully combines rich symbolism from Chinese medicine with practical techniques for transformation, making it valuable for both clinicians and general readers alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781578636860

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Weiser Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Lorie Eve Dechar holds a master's degree in acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute and training in Archetypal Psychology, Gestalt and Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy. She was a member of the faculty of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City and leads workshops and trainings nationwide. With her husband, Benjamin Fox, she co-founded A New Possibility, a global healing and learning community.

Benjamin Fox is a professional counseling astrologer and a licensed massage therapist with 20 years of integrative bodywork and healing experience. He lives with his wife, Lorie Eve Dechar, in Blue Hill, Maine, and Nyack, New York.

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