Explore the Forces

That Shape Our Choices and Our World

Dr. Dave MacQuarrie, MD, PhD, explores the hidden emotional and cultural forces that shape human behavior and decision-making. His books combine psychology, spirituality, and social insight to help readers recognize internal and societal barriers, reflect on their impact, and find practical ways to engage more consciously with life and the world.

ACEDIA THE DARKNESS WITHIN

and The Darkness of Climate Change

It is a description of our family raising five sons amid the tragedy of mental illness and drug addiction. Though Chris had a loving family he was surrounded by drugs and deceit. How our family coped with the everyday living with mental illness and an individual who has lost himself in a different world from which he was brought up.

Pages

236 pages

Dimensions

6 x 0.64 x 9 inches

Language

English

Book 1

Blowing Out the Darkness

The Management of Emotional Life Issues, Especially Anger and Rage

This is a practical book, divided into two sections. The first is a description of Dave’s Anger Management program, a 17-hour workshop, with numerous concepts and exercises. The second is a philosophical exploration of many issues peripheral to anger management: authenticity, romance and marriage, parenting, spirituality, and much more. Be prepared to be

Pages

398 pages

Dimensions

6 x 1.08 x 9 inches

Language

English

Book 2
Book 1

Pages

236 pages

Dimensions

6 x 0.64 x 9 inches

Language

English

ACEDIA THE DARKNESS WITHIN

and The Darkness of Climate Change

It is a description of our family raising five sons amid the tragedy of mental illness and drug addiction. Though Chris had a loving family he was surrounded by drugs and deceit. How our family coped with the everyday living with mental illness and an individual who has lost himself in a different world from which he was brought up.

Book 2

Pages

398 pages

Dimensions

6 x 1.08 x 9 inches

Language

English

Blowing Out the Darkness

The Management of Emotional Life Issues, Especially Anger and Rage

This is a practical book, divided into two sections. The first is a description of Dave’s Anger Management program, a 17-hour workshop, with numerous concepts and exercises. The second is a philosophical exploration of many issues peripheral to anger management: authenticity, romance and marriage, parenting, spirituality, and much more. Be prepared to be

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