Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom and the Science of Psychological Flexibility
Language: English
Published by Simon & Schuster, 2026
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- Title
- Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom and the Science of Psychological Flexibility
- Author
- Busch, Louis
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 166820617X
- ISBN 13
- 9781668206171
With an introduction by Steven C. Hayes, PhD.
We all come into this world with hearts wide open, but somewhere along the way, life’s difficulties stack up. We set our hearts down, hide them away, and place heavy stones around to keep us safe from pain.
What if we instead chose to move through life carrying our hearts—our joys, sorrows, fears, griefs, and hopes?
Drawing from principles embedded within Cree worldview, and the author’s two decades of clinical expertise, Carry Your Heart walks readers through teachings from several prominent Indigenous Knowledge Holders from across Turtle Island to reveal how suffering—whether physical or emotional—can foster both personal insight and communal strength. This holistic approach blends Western psychological knowledge and Indigenous cultural teachings, and allows everyone to personalize their journey as they read and work through even the most tender discomforts and stressors with balance and clarity. Through this tapestry of ancestral Teachings, Busch reminds us that even our deepest wounds carry the potential to transform us, and that within our suffering lies a profound connection to the world around us.
Using Indigenous Wisdoms as therapeutic inspiration, Carry Your Heart calls us back to our truest selves—showing that pain, when embraced with compassion, can become the bridge to resilience, strength, and ultimately, wholeness. Beyond a meditative journey, Carry Your Heart equips readers with practical tools to address trauma, cultivate psychological flexibility, and foster lasting well-being.
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About the Author
Louis Busch (ᐋᐧᐋᐧᐦᑌᐃᐧ ᒥᐢᑕᑎᒼ) is a Bear Clan member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, a registered psychotherapist, and a behavioral scientist. With over two decades of experience in mental health, forensic, and community settings, Louis centers his work on relational, ethical, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University and as a Special Projects Officer for Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of Toronto. His work is dedicated to centering Indigenous cultural knowledge as the way to restore balance and support the healing journeys of First Nations communities. A recent recipient of the prestigious 2024 SSHRC Impact Awards, Louis dedicates his work to advancing culturally relevant wellness initiatives that empower marginalized communities.
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