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Why do people living with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression still dream, create, love, and seek meaning—sometimes with remarkable intensity?
In The Sparks That Endure, psychiatrist Clovis Raymond, MD invites readers into a profound exploration of what he calls the fourteen enduring sparks—the universal drives that survive even the most serious mental illnesses: sex, money, food, music, spirituality, creativity, movement, rituals, nature, humor, touch, storytelling, hope, and freedom.
Drawing on neuroscience, lived experience, and decades of clinical practice, Dr. Raymond reveals how these sparks illuminate the resilience of the human brain and spirit. Each chapter blends research with patient vignettes, reflection questions, and recovery-oriented tools that bridge the worlds of psychiatry, trauma, and everyday life.
Far from a textbook, this is a conversation about what makes us human, even in the face of illness. Clinicians will find new ways to connect with their patients; families will discover hope; and readers will see that healing is not just the absence of symptoms—but the rekindling of what has always endured.
Whether you are a mental-health professional, caregiver, or survivor, this book will change how you see recovery, purpose, and the unstoppable sparks that define us all.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Magee, Andy (illustrator). Hardcover. Why do core human desires such as love, meaning, creativity, connection, and autonomy persist even in the presence of severe mental illness?In The Sparks That Endure, psychiatrist Clovis Raymond, MD explores a powerful and humane truth: serious mental illness does not erase what makes us human. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, neuroscience, patient narratives, and recovery-oriented care, this book introduces the concept of sparks, enduring human drives that continue despite psychosis, mood disorders, trauma, and cognitive decline.The book examines fourteen sparks including sexuality, money, food, music, spirituality, creativity, movement, rituals, nature, humor, touch, storytelling, hope, and freedom. Through clinical case vignettes and clear psychiatric insight, Dr Raymond demonstrates how these drives remain active and meaningful even during illness, and how recognizing them can transform treatment, restore dignity, and strengthen therapeutic relationships.This work challenges deficit-based models of psychiatry and offers a person-centered framework that emphasizes identity, meaning, and human continuity. It integrates neuroscience, trauma informed principles, and recovery focused practice to provide clinicians and caregivers with practical tools while remaining accessible to general readers.The Sparks That Endure is both a clinical guide and a human story. It affirms that even in the presence of severe mental illness, the core elements of identity and desire endure.This book is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, trainees, families, caregivers, advocates, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of mental illness beyond symptoms.I This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798993547718
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