Mending the soul workbook
Subtitle: for men and women
By: Celestia G. Tracy
Contributors: Tracy, Steven R. (Steven Robert) editor; Martin, Janet E., editor; VanFossan, James, illustrator; Gundacker, Bob; Palmieri, Lora; Siebrand, Kim; Mending the Soul Ministries
Edition: [Third edition, revised].
Publisher: [Mending the Soul Ministries]
Published: 2012
Place of publication: [Phoenix, AZ]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780984987115
Subjects: Sexual abuse children; Pastoral counseling of; Adult child sexual abuse victim; Child sexual abuse; Christianity; Abused children; Child abuse
Other titles: Mending the soul
Description: "This life-changing workbook is an interactive tool to be used as a companion resource to the book, Mending the Soul by Steven Tracy. It can be utilized effectively in individual healing, one-on-one counseling, and in small group settings. In a sensitive and artistic manner, it carefully guides men and women in the critical process of healing from the effects of abandonment and abuse. Each chapter includes healing art, contemplative meditations on Christ, and journaling exercises that deepen intimacy with God and others. It integrates the voices of survivors, social-science research, and a theology of healing and forgiveness in a way that both promotes individual healing and guides advocates in the compassionate and holistic care of others, enabling healing in nurturing relationships. Men and women alike will find their own redemptive story to tell, that will inform their ministry to others"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Responsibilities of group members; title: 1. Three foundational beliefs; title: 2. What is abuse and where does it come from?; title: 3. Profiles of abusers; title: 4. Portrait of an abusive family; title: 5. Shame; title: 6. Powerlessness and deadness; title: 7. Isolation; title: 8. Facing the brokenness; title: 9. Learning to surrender to God's Love; title: 10. Forgiveness; title: Epilogue; title: Appendix one: For clergy or caregivers; title: How to respond when a child is sexually exploited; title: Appendix two: Is A.A. for you?; title: Appendix three: Eating disorder screening (SCOFF); title: Appendix four: Depression inventory; title: Appendix five: Feeling charts; title: Feedback form.