About this item
Highlights
- No part of us is unaffected by trauma.
- Author(s): Karen Bartlett
- 76 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Christian Life
Description
About the Book
When Spirituality and Trauma Collide brings a trauma-informed perspective to soul care, helping those who shepherd others be more mindful of how they walk with people on their spiritual journey.
Book Synopsis
No part of us is unaffected by trauma. Our mind, our body, and our spirit - especially our ability to experience God as loving and good - are wounded when we face pain, abuse, and suffering.
Yet, as spiritual leaders, we are often unaware of the ways trauma impacts the spiritual life - and how many of our well-intentioned responses can actually be hurtful for someone who has experienced trauma.
Social worker and spiritual director Karen Bartlett has been there many times before. This led her to seminary to study theology and a master's program to study neuroscience - all to better understand how trauma impacts our view of God.
When Spirituality and Trauma Collide brings together her learnings and breaks them down into a simple field guide that will equip you to respond to trauma in spiritual formation settings without inflicting harm.
Review Quotes
The resources and guidance offered here are timely and applicable for all spiritual directors.
-Todd Minturn, Director at Hole in the Rock Ministries
This should be on every pastor's bookshelf.
-Rev Jon Tattersall, MA, St John's Anglican Church, Harborne, UK
This handbook provides thoughtful and practical insight for any spiritual director who desires to become a better healer!
-Beth A. Booram, co-founder and director of Fall Creek Abbey and author of several books
There's hope for not only the traumatized, but for those of us who want to help our wounded friends as well.
-Marty Boller, trainer, Sustainable Faith School of Spiritual Direction
A gem of a book from which I learnt new insights which I can implement in my practice, a great resource.
-Rev. Dr. Sally Nash, Senior Research Fellow St Padarn's Institute Research and Training Lead Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care, and Associate Minister, Hodge Hill Church
I highly recommend this resource!
-Janyne McConnaughey, PhD, author of Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices
Caregivers of all kinds will be equipped, made wiser, and encouraged by her work.
-Bishop Todd Hunter, author of What Jesus Intended: Finding True Faith in the Rubble of Bad Religion