Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
Holy Hurt - Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing - cover

Holy Hurt - Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing

Hillary L. McBride

Publisher: Brazos Press

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Rebuilding trust, connection, and hope after spiritual trauma 
 
Too often the institutions and communities that are meant to be the most holy in our lives end up deeply hurting us. Religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and faith-based wounds can leave lasting scars that impact every aspect of our lives. 
 
In Holy Hurt, award-winning clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride delivers a profound message: spiritual trauma is real, widespread, and has far-reaching consequences. More importantly, she provides hope and practical guidance for those seeking healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. You'll discover 
 
● evidence-based healing strategies rooted in clinical research and trauma therapy techniques; 
● real stories of recovery from survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma; 
● practices at the end of each chapter designed to support your healing journey; 
● expert insights from leading trauma therapists, spiritual abuse counselors, and recovery specialists; and 
● tools for prevention to help create healthier faith communities and protect against spiritual manipulation. 
 
McBride expertly combines clinical research, trauma literature, and compelling interviews with experts to create a comprehensive guide for spiritual trauma recovery. Each chapter includes first-person accounts of healing and practices to help readers process their experiences and begin their journey toward wholeness. 
 
This essential resource empowers trauma survivors, family members, clergy, counselors, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, supporting someone who has experienced it, or working to prevent it in faith communities, Holy Hurt offers the clinical expertise and compassionate guidance you need.
Available since: 04/15/2025.
Print length: 272 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Safety and Epilepsy - An information book about safety in epilepsy - cover

    Safety and Epilepsy - An...

    Edmonton Epilepsy Association

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    There is an increased risk of injury in people with epilepsy. 
    Seizures can present as a sudden fall, blank stare, confusion, uncontrolled movements, diminished awareness, odd sensations, a convulsion, or laboured breathing. 
    For some people with epilepsy, their seizures pose a minimal risk of injury. For others, their seizures may require extra precaution to avoid injury. For example, seizures that occur without warning, involve falls, loss of awareness, or confusion after the seizure could result in injury. Precautions may be necessary depending on the activity. 
    Assessing the risks associated with the type and frequency of the seizures may require implementing safety procedures.
    Show book
  • Open Wide - Essays on Navigating Challenges in Dentistry to Achieve Excellence - cover

    Open Wide - Essays on Navigating...

    Edward M Feinberg DMD

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Open Wide is a book that provides a detailed guide of the ramifications on the future of dental care. It also includes essays with constructive advice and inspiring tips on leadership development skills that can help in uplifting the dental professionals to thrive in their career. This book will not only discuss the problems but also identify and address the root causes of certain issues. 
    This comprehensive guide delves into the ongoing issues that the dental industry faces. Edward Feinberg DMD offers insightful perspectives on the difficulties encountered by both students and fresh graduates in the field. Open Wide is an essential book for anyone in the dental profession who is looking for a reliable source to stay informed about the issues and challenges that can help dental professionals in navigating the complexity of modern dentistry. 
    In this book, Readers will learn about:Incorrect approaches adopted by the entire profession for full coverage restorative dentistry.Issues that are facing students and recent graduates that will impact the quality of overall dental care delivered to the public.The most effective ways to navigate the complexity of the dental industry. 
    This is for dental professionals and for anyone who wants to learn more about the ongoing challenges in the dental care industry. This book is packed with insightful ideas on how to help the industry address these issues. It also uplifts dental professions with advice on how to thrive in their career. To find out more, grab a copy now!
    Show book
  • Crafting Brilliance: Unlocking the Secrets of Diverse Intelligence - "Elevate your learning journey! Dive into our captivating audio lessons and unlock your potential like never before!" - cover

    Crafting Brilliance: Unlocking...

    Blaise Farnsworth

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Crafting Brilliance: Unlocking the Secrets of Diverse Intelligence 
    ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
    Are you eager to advance in your career while deepening your understanding to effectively unlock diverse strengths and enhance learning? 
    Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers everything needed to foster your development?  
    Look no further!  
    This guide is your essential companion for expanding your knowledge, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource at your side, success is within reach.  
    Updated to reflect the latest structures and insights. 
    Key Features of This Comprehensive Guide: 
    - In-depth understanding of embracing diverse intelligence  
    - Clear explanations of unlocking diverse strengths  
    - Effective strategies for enhancing learning and comprehension  
    This guide stands out through its extensive coverage, which is crucial for your success. Concepts are thoroughly explored rather than just brushed upon.  
    Please be aware that this guide operates independently and is not affiliated with any official entity. 
    Crafted with a clear layout and straightforward language, our guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complicated jargon and embrace clear, accurate, and technically detailed content.  
    So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey towards success in unlocking diverse strengths and enhancing your learning!  
    Embark on this transformational journey today!
    Show book
  • Trauma and Attachment - Over 150 Attachment-Based Interventions to Heal Trauma - cover

    Trauma and Attachment - Over 150...

    PhD Christina Reese

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Christina Reese has dedicated her life's work to helping those with trauma cope to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. In her book, Trauma and Attachment, she has created a resource to guide clients from a place of fear, anxiety, and trauma to healthy attachment. 
     
     
     
    In this comprehensive yet accessible book, Dr. Reese provides an attachment framework for treating clients who have experienced a multitude of traumas, ranging from abuse and neglect to medical traumas, natural disasters, and exposure to violence. Through a variety of worksheets, exercises, and activities, this book provides clients with the tools they need to develop a foundation for healing so they can find feelings of safety and security within relationships again. 
     
     
     
    Clinicians will find tools to help clients heal from the impact of: abuse by helping them establish safety and security within relationships; neglect by teaching them to find their voice and express their needs; medical trauma by helping them adjust to a new normal and better tolerate uncertainty; natural disasters by using mindful grounding techniques to navigate sensory triggers and cultivate mind-body awareness; and witnessing violence by restoring clients' sense of felt safety and helping clients identify what they can control to keep themselves safe.
    Show book
  • Extended Summary - All The Devils Are Here - Based On The Book By Louise Penny - cover

    Extended Summary - All The...

    Library Quick Reading

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    EXTENDED SUMMARY 
      
    ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE 
    BASED ON THE BOOK BY LOUISE PENNY 
      
    SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
      
    CONTENT 
    Beginnings and Bonds 
    Family Ties and Strained Relationships 
    Secrets and Surveillance 
    Shadows in Paris 
    The Attack on Stephen 
    Uncovering the Web of Deceit 
    Confronting Old and New Enemies 
    The Final Reveal 
    Justice and Reflection 
    General Analysis 
      
    ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
    “All the Devils Are Here” by Louise Penny is a gripping mystery set in Paris, where Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates the attack on his godfather, Stephen Horowitz. As Armand delves into Stephen’s complex business dealings, he uncovers a web of corporate corruption, political intrigue, and long-buried secrets. The novel explores themes of family loyalty, moral ambiguity, and the search for justice. Set against the backdrop of Paris, the story examines how personal and societal forces can shape and challenge an individual’s integrity, with Gamache navigating both his own family dynamics and a world of hidden dangers.
    Show book
  • Extended Summary - The Big Short - Based On The Book By Michael Lewis - cover

    Extended Summary - The Big Short...

    Quick Reading Library

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    EXTENDED SUMMARY 
      
    THE BIG SHORT 
    BASED ON THE BOOK BY MICHAEL LEWIS 
      
    SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY 
      
    CONTENT 
    A Secret Origin Story 
    In the Land of the Blind 
    "How Can a Guy Who Can't Speak English Lie?" 
    How to Harvest a Migrant Worker 
    Accidental Capitalists 
    Spider-Man at The Venetian 
    The Great Treasure Hunt 
    The Long Quiet 
    A Death of Interest 
    General Analysis of The Big Short 
      
    ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
    The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis delves into the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on a group of outsiders who predicted the collapse of the housing bubble. Through the perspectives of eccentric investors like Michael Burry and Steve Eisman, Lewis explores the complex financial instruments, such as subprime mortgages and collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), that fueled the crisis. The book highlights the recklessness and ignorance of Wall Street insiders, offering a critical look at the systemic failures and the moral hazards that led to one of the most significant financial disasters in history.
    Show book