Healing For Damaged Emotions Workbook

Events in our lives, both good and bad, form rings in us like the rings in a tree. Each ring records memories that affect our feelings, our relationships, and our thoughts about God. In this classic work, David Seamands encourages us to live compassionately with ourselves as we allow the Holy Spirit to heal our past. As he helps us name hurdles in our lives—such as guilt, poor self-worth, and perfectionism—he shows us how we can find freedom from our pain and enjoy the abundant life God wants for us.

Recovering from memories that cause our pain.

Every experience we have forms a ring of memory in us. Each ring affects our feelings, our relationships, and our understanding of God. But those memories don’t have to control us. In this workbook edition of the beloved classic Healing for Damaged Emotions, David Seamands helps you move beyond the perfectionism, poor self-esteem, and shame that comes from unresolved pain. Here you’ll find: • The entire text of Healing for Damaged Emotions • Suggestions for Scripture reflection • Prayer exercises and journaling prompts • Discussion questions and a guide to group study Through Seamands’s encouraging and practical words, you’ll discover that your past doesn’t have to hurt your present.

In this workbook, readers will find the entire text for Healing for Damaged Emotions, journaling and prayer exercises, Scripture meditation and memorization, a small group guide, and recovery resources. Seamands is the author of Healing of Memories, Freedom from the Performance Trap, and Living with Your Dreams.

Memories - sometimes they're sweet, sometimes they're unbearably painful. Hurting memories that cause believers to struggle with crippling emotions and behaviors need a special kind of healing. Pastoral counselor David Seamands provides it in this powerful four-in-one guide. Writing with compassion and understanding, Seamands (the pioneer in memory-healing therapy) shows readers how God's power can free seekers from the tyranny of painful memories, childhood traumas, and the driving need to achieve. Only the liberating power of true grace can repair damaged emotions. Readers are gently guided step by step through the process, from healing inner hurts and changing old behavior patterns to discovering how to grow in spiritual and emotional maturity. WIth a blend of clear biblical theology, solid psychology, and practical common sense, Healing Your Heart of Painful Emotions helps readers find the peace and permanent freedom that so many are searching for.

Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.