Healing the Ravaged Soul PB, 9780718894702
Paperback
A compassionate treatment of the sufferings of the survivors of sexual abuse, offering a guide to the journey back to spiritual wholeness.

Healing the Ravaged Soul PB

tending the spiritual wounds of child sexual abuse

$95.48

  • Paperback

    170 pages

  • Release Date

    26 January 2017

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Summary

“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 the church 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 surv…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780718894702
ISBN-10:0718894707
Author:Sue Magrath
Publisher:James Clarke & Co Ltd
Imprint:Lutterworth Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:170
Release Date:26 January 2017
Weight:264g
Dimensions:229mm x 153mm
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Critics Review

“With sensitivity, compassion, and understanding, the author shines a light of hope for those who as children have suffered the worst violations of body, mind, and spirit. She is not afraid to tackle the big theological questions and does so with honesty, humility, and insight. Survivors and those who accompany them will find in these pages refreshing images and rituals for healing and the restoration of wholeness.“Suzanne Seaton, MSW, Spiritual Director

About The Author

Sue Magrath

Sue Magrath is a spiritual director and licensed mental health counsellor. She is an alumnus of the Upper Room Academy for Spiritual Formation’s two-year program and leads retreats that address the integration of psychology and spirituality.

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