Trauma Treatment Using Narrative Therapy and Theological Reflection. - James Y. Pennington - Bog

For those shattered by PTSD and psychological trauma comes a ground-breaking new guide to treating trauma in a novel but effective way. Combining the widely accepted technique of narrative therapy with faith and spirituality, author and retired Army chaplain James Pennington offers new hope for the battle-scarred, the caretakers, and the emotionally wounded.

Beginning with an explanation of how writing about traumatic events and incorporating God or spirituality in the narrative facilitates healing, Trauma Treatment Using Narrative Therapy and Theological Reflection guides readers through the simple-to-follow process. You'll learn:

¿ The different types of trauma
¿ Symptoms of trauma
¿ Biblical parallels to the trauma response through the story of Joseph
¿ How to write about your trauma
¿ How attaching emotion and linking your trauma to an event speeds up healing
¿ How to conduct individual and group writing exercises
¿ And much more.

Rewrite the narrative of your trauma through the lens of faith to break free from the pain, find meaning in the brokenness, and achieve wholeness and healing.