Mending the Soul: Understanding and Healing Abuse

Tracy, Steven R.

ISBN 10: 0310285291 ISBN 13: 9780310285298

Verlag: Zondervan, 2008

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Book by Tracy Steven R

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This book is a well-researched, biblically, and scientifically based overview of the various types of abuse, the effects, and the means of healing.

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This book provides a well-researched biblical and scientific overview of abuse. A broad overview, it deals with the various types of abuse, the various effects of abuse, and the means of healing. Abuse can be sexual, physical, neglect, spiritual, and verbal. The chief arguments pursued throughout the book are: (1) abuse is far more rampant than most Christians realize, but due to human depravity and satanic influence, widespread abuse is predicable. (2) All types of abuse create profound, long-term soul damage due to the way abuse perverts various aspects of the image of God. (3) God is the healing redeemer. Human salvation came through horrible physical abuse. (4) Healing must take place in the context of relationships. Humans are deeply impacted by others due to being made in the image of God. Just as surely as abusive relationships have tremendous power to wound the soul, so healthy relationships have tremendous power to nurture and heal the soul.
Questions answered in the book include: - How can a genuine believer abuse a child? - Why would someone abuse a child? - How can parents and childrens' workers identify abusers? - How can abuse victims heal? - What does genuine healing look like? - Is anger appropriate or hurtful for abuse victims? - Where does forgiveness fit in?
Helpful sample child protection policy, application, screening interview, and warning signs of potential abusers equip ministry leaders. Illustrations, case studies, and art therapy drawings.

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• Verlag: Zondervan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0310285291
• ISBN 13: 9780310285298
• Einband: Rústica
• Anzahl der Seiten: 274