Download or read book Sacred Wounds written by Teresa B. Pasquale and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trauma therapist Teresa B. Pasquale offers healing exercises, true-life examples, and life-giving discussion for anyone suffering from the very real pain of church hurt. Pasquale, a trauma survivor herself, understands the immeasurable value of our wounds once we've acknowledged them and recovered in community. That's why the wounds are "sacred," and the hope this book offers is a powerful message to anyone suffering from this widespread problem. This book explores the nature of emotional wounds, trauma, and spiritual hurt that come from negative religious experience. Some of the features are: Stories from a wide range of persons hurt by negative religious experience Healing and contemplative practices to help readers explore their own spiritual story and practical ways to move towards personal healing A journey through the experience of trauma in religious settings and how it is both relatable to other forms of trauma and distinctive -- outlining both facets An exploration of the author's own personal and professional understanding of hurt, trauma, PTSD, and the power of resiliency and healing

Download or read book Spiritual Wounds written by Síobhra Aiken and published by Merrion Press. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges the widespread scholarly and popular belief that the Irish Civil War (1922-1923) was followed by a 'traumatic silence.' It achieves this by revealing an alternative archive of published testimonies which were largely recorded in the 1920s and 1930s. These testimonies were written by pro- and anti-treaty men and women, in both English and Irish, and nearly all have eluded sustained scholarly attention to date. However, the act of smuggling private, painful experience into the public realm, especially when it challenged official memory making, demanded the cautious deployment of self-protective narrative strategies. As a result, many testimonies from the Irish Civil War emerge in non-conventional, hybridised, and fictionalised forms of life writing. This book re-introduces a number of these testimonies into public debate. It considers contemporary understandings of mental illness and how a number of veterans--both men and women--self-consciously engaged in projects of therapeutic writing as a means to 'heal' the 'spiritual wounds' of civil war. It also outlines the prevalence of literary representations of revolutionary sexual violence, challenging the assumptio

Download or read book Spiritual Wounds written by Síobhra Aiken and published by Merrion Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges the widespread scholarly and popular belief that the Irish Civil War (1922–1923) was followed by a ‘traumatic silence’. It achieves this by opening an alternative archive of published testimonies which were largely produced in the 1920s and 1930s; testimonies were written by pro- and anti-treaty men and women, in both English and Irish. Nearly all have eluded sustained scholarly attention to date. However, the act of smuggling private, painful experience into the public realm, especially when it challenged official memory making (or even forgetting), demanded the cautious deployment of self-protective narrative strategies. As a result, many testimonies from the Irish Civil War emerge in non-conventional, hybridised and fictionalised forms of life writing. This book re-introduces a number of these testimonies into public debate. It considers contemporary understandings of mental illness and how a number of veterans – both men and women – self-consciously engaged in projects of therapeutic writing as a means to ‘heal’ the ‘spiritual wounds’ of civil war. It also outlines the prevalence of literary representations of revolutionary sexual violence, challenging the assumptions that sexual violence during the Irish revolution was either ‘rare’ or ‘hidden’.

Download or read book Healing Spiritual Wounds written by Carol Howard Merritt and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An effective plan to help those suffering from wounds inflicted by the church find spiritual healing and a renewed sense of faith. Raised as a conservative Christian, minister and author Carol Howard Merritt discovered that the traditional institutions she grew up in inflicted great pain and suffering on others. Though she loved the spirituality the church provided, she knew that, because of sexism, homophobia, and manipulative religious politics, established religious institutions weren’t always holy or safe. Instead of offering refuge, these institutions have betrayed people’s hearts and souls. “People have suffered religious abuse,” she writes, “which can be different from physical injury or psychological trauma.” Though participation and affiliation in traditional religious institutions is waning, many people still believe in God. Merritt contends that many leave the church because they have lost trust in the institution, not in God. Healing Spiritual Wounds addresses the church’s dichotomous image—as a safe space and as a dangerous place—and provides a way to restore personal faith and connection to God for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. Merritt lays out a multistage plan for moving from pain to spiritual rebirth, from recovering theological and emotional shards to recovering communal wholeness. Merritt does not sugarcoat the wrongs institutions long seen as trustworthy have inflicted on many innocent victims. Sympathetic, understanding, and deeply positive, she offers hope and a way to help them heal and reclaim the spiritual joy that can make them whole again.

Download or read book Wounds of the Spirit written by Traci C. West and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 1999-03 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of first-person accounts documenting a historical legacy of violence against black women in the U.S. In Wounds of the Spirit, Traci West employs first person accounts-from slave narratives to contemporary interviews to Tina Turner's autobiography-to document a historical legacy of violence against black women in the United States. West, a black feminist Christian ethicist, situates spiritual matters within a discussion of the psycho-social impact of intimate assault against African American women. Distinctive for its treatment of the role of the church in response to violence against African American women, the book identifies specific social mechanisms which contribute to the reproduction of intimate violence. West insists that cultural beliefs as well as institutional practices must be altered if we are to combat the reproduction of violence, and suggests methods of resistance which can be utilized by victim-survivors, those in the helping professions, and the church. Interrogating the dynamics of black women's experiences of emotional and spiritual trauma through the diverse disciplines of psychology, sociology, and theology, this important work will be of interest and practical use to those in women's studies, African American studies, Christian ethics, feminist and womanist theology, women's health, family counseling, and pastoral care.

Download or read book Healing Spiritual Abuse written by Ken M. Blue and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 1993-09-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Asserting that spiritual abuse in the church is more common than we realize, Ken Blue examines the causes of spiritual abuse, identifies abusive patterns, offers healing to those who have suffered abuse and describes how leaders should model the gospel of grace.

Download or read book Soul Wounds written by Candice Creasman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-26 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to healing the past and reclaiming your voice, Soul Wounds teaches skills for living a joyful and purposeful life. Painful early experiences teach us to see ourselves as less than or damaged, resulting in choices that keep us feeling small and unfulfilled. We end up in draining relationships, unsatisfying jobs, and become disconnected from our authentic selves. Join seasoned therapist, Dr. Candice Creasman on a journey of awareness, compassion, and change. You will learn proven strategies to identify the source of your wounds, develop self-compassion, and find purpose and meaning. "I highlighted all of page 15. This could have saved me a lot of therapy and my first marriage and divorce." Debra "This book has been eye opening to me. I have been on a winding journey the last few years and am searching diligently now for answers to questions like, 'How did I get here?' and 'What can I do with my experiences that will help others?' Soul Wounds is helping me formulate concrete answers and actions. Learning about shame and where it comes from was powerful and a key component in healing my Soul Wounds. Thank you, Candice, for being a truth warrior and giving this survivor hope." Ally "My biggest problem is not being able to express myself with friends and family. Your book has enabled me to write about some of my fears and anxieties, but also positive things about myself." Ellen

Download or read book Healing the Ravaged Soul written by Sue Magrath and published by Lutterworth Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does God hate me? How can I believe in a God who has allowed my suffering? These are just two of the difficult spiritual questions that survivors of child sexual abuse struggle with. In addition, survivors often have mixed feelings about thechurch because of perceived judgment and indifference, their own shame, or their discomfort with certain aspects of worship. Of the many after-effects of sexual abuse, spiritual wounds are the least talked about, yet they are central to adult survivors who seek to heal and find faith and meaning in their lives. With grace and gentleness, this book seeks to answer survivors' spiritual questions and address some of the common misconceptions that often develop when young victims attempt to understand what has happened to them. Healing the Ravaged Soul explores the origins of their spiritual issues with clear psychological insights and guides survivors on a spiritual journey toward healing, wholeness, and a deeper relationship with God.

Download or read book Who s Going to Monitor Me written by Murselle McMillan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In spite of the United States' policy of not funding religious research on healing, a growing body of evidence shows people who utilize spiritual avenues have a faster and better recovery from wounds. While material can be easily found on the physical, mental and emotional areas of trauma, spiritual insights are often elusive. Spiritual wounds can happen to well-adjusted and godly people through physical problems, loss of a loved one, a betrayal, shattered dreams, etc. that most of us face in life. This book offers insights on practical tips of what to expect after surgery how to establish a Primary Care Physician when treatment involves several doctors and even health systems having a spiritual wound is not a sin problem fighting depression and other obstacles to recovery discovering God is in control of every aspect of healing, even when treatment plans fail testimonies of people having other kinds of spiritual wounds Murselle McMillan shares her turmoiltous journey through open heart surgery as she discovered she had an unexpected spiritual wound that required treatment as well. This was a surprise as she believed her relationship with God was fine. From talking with others, she found this kind of wound to be a common problem with others experiencing life traumas. They just didn't know how to express it. The treatment was similar with spiritual principals producing healing and restoration.

Download or read book The Wounded Healer written by Henri J. M. Nouwen and published by Image. This book was released on 1979-02-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radically fresh interpretation of how we can best serve others from the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son, hailed as “one of the world’s greatest spiritual writers” by Christianity Today “In our own woundedness, we can become a source of life for others.” In this hope-filled and profoundly simple book, Henri Nouwen inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community but who have found traditional outreach alienating and ineffective. Weaving keen cultural analysis with his psychological and religious insights, Nouwen presents a balanced and creative theology of service that begins with the realization of fundamental woundedness in human nature. According to Nouwen, ministers are called to identify the suffering in their own hearts and make that recognition the starting point of their service. Ministers must be willing to go beyond their professional, somewhat aloof roles and leave themselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those they serve. In other words, we heal from our wounds. The Wounded Healer is a thoughtful and insightful guide that will be welcomed by anyone engaged in the service of others.

Download or read book Healing the Wounds of Divorce written by Barbara L. Shlemon and published by St. Francis of Assisi Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author offers seventeen short chapters dealing with such issues as children, finances, and relatives, but also with spiritual concerns such as fear, guilt, and forgiveness. Accompanying prayers invite readers to surrender their sorrow to God.

Download or read book Rebuilding the Garden written by Karla McLaren and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse written by David Johnson and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a breakthrough book first published in 1991, the authors address the dynamics in churches that can ensnare people in legalism, guilt, and begrudging service, keeping them from the grace and joy of God's kingdom.Written for both those who feel abused and those who may be causing it, The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse shows how people get hooked into abusive systems, the impact of controlling leadership on a congregation, and how the abused believer can find rest and recovery.

Download or read book Does Time Really Heal All Wounds written by Danny Loveless and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians spend a great amount of their time trying to rid themselves of the pain inflicted from life's wounds. While many of these wounds cannot be prevented, a vast number of them can be. Very few Christians realize that the majority of the wounds they suffer from are self-inflicted. In Does Time Really Heal All Wounds, author Danny Loveless uses God's Word and examples of physical wounds to show you how to treat the many mental and spiritual wounds that are sure to vex your soul. Using a common sense approach, he will show you that accepting and treating your wounds is the key to living a life free from discouragement and disappointment. Even the strongest Christian will become depressed in waiting for a day of complete healing while on earth. Danny has spent many years helping the wounded, and now he will share his insight with you. His prayer is that his experiences will help treat your wounds and encourage you to help others.

Download or read book Let Jesus Heal Your Hidden Wounds written by Brad Long and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people get hurt and suffer painful memories as a result of living in an imperfect world. But God's original plan for humanity included spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational wholeness. Through the example of Jesus, who heals from the inside out, readers will learn how to experience this wholeness and assist in the healing of others. Let Jesus Heal Your Hidden Wounds speaks to the individual who wants to be or already is involved in healing ministry. This is not another technique for doing healing, but a description of how the prayer minister cooperates with the Holy Spirit to bring healing and deliverance to people with hidden wounds. Each chapter includes several questions for use in a Bible study setting or to provoke further personal reflection. Those called to healing ministries will be taken to a new level of understanding and greater effectiveness from reading and studying this book. And those with hidden wounds will find new hope for restoration and freedom.

Download or read book Heal My Wounds written by George Calleja and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-05 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is wonderful. Not everybody would agree with this statement. Every person experiences life in different ways. There are the good experiences and the not so good experiences that a person goes through in one's life. Such experiences could lead a person to suffer a physical wound in one's life. These same experiences, and others, could also lead the person to suffer spiritual wounds in his life. Wounds which distance us from the love of God also distance us from loving our neighbour. This book will take you through this journey. A journey of exploring the spiritual wounds one could suffer in one's life. Spiritual wounds which could be buried deep in one's inner self, making it difficult for the individual to love one's neighbour and to be a person of mercy. These spiritual wounds often hinder us from having a personal relationship with Jesus. 'Heal my Wounds' is the cry of every suffering person. In this book we shall also see how Jesus is the healer of our wounds.

Download or read book A Counterfeit Veil written by Terresa Tasabia and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where was God when I was sexually abused? This is the great unspoken question of women silently suffering in our churches today, followed closely by a second. How can God claim to care about me when I was forced to endure such unspeakable acts? The Bible openly covers a lot of territory on sexual abuse. It holds the keys to unlock deep-seated shame, guilt and bitterness that fuse to the soul as a result of sexual violation. A Counterfeit Veil is an invitation to trade those unrelenting feelings of worthlessness and brokenness for a pure hope. A Counterfeit Veil is a guided tour that uncovers truth about the extreme harm sexual abuse inflicts throughout a woman’s life, affecting her mind, spirit, and relationships. You will encounter and interact with scripture, perhaps in a way you never have before, as you recover your authentic spiritual identity. You are not alone. Scripture does not shy away from the reality of your pain. You will find honest answers where there is freedom to ask the unspoken questions and take off shame like an old garment. As you journey through this study, you will find grace and acceptance that unfold both the promise and power of Christ to restore the beauty hidden beneath your unhealed scars.