Spiritual Healing For Trauma And Addiction

Through stories and conversations, Drs. Dolores BigFoot and Allyson Kelley reflect on research, clinical work, faith-based topics, spirituality, and recovery. They invite readers to reflect on what it means to walk on a healing path. Beginning with a brief history of broken spirits and a broken world, the book then discusses the causes of brokenness, vulnerability to brokenness, and healing as a construct of social justice and advocacy. The following chapters cover current aspects of healing from the lens of mental health and substance use, addiction, trauma, and recovery. As much of the world struggles with some aspect of brokenness and healing, stories of enduring well provide examples from all relations and walks of life about healing. Theories and research presented throughout the text support stories and concepts presented. Stories about families, coping, grief, loss, and boundaries give readers resources and exercises to help them become whole. Special consideration is given to healing practices and rituals from Native American communities and families. This text is a must-have for mental health practitioners, faith-based organizations, communities, individuals and families, programs, and policymakers interested in healing.

What does it mean to be in relationship--relationship with God, with nature, with others, with ourselves? Is it possible the deepest meaning of life is in the journey and discovery of answers to these questions? We are born in darkness; a mystical journey that few embrace. Where did we come from? Why are we here? What lies beyond the mystery of death? Are these not the premises of all spiritual teachings? In Ashes to Beauty, you will read a brutally honest and vulnerable account of the spiritual journey of healing embraced by a brilliant and beautiful young girl--a young girl who wills to find her purpose in life despite the terror that looms in darkness. Driven by an intrinsic yearning for real love, the young girl emerges into a powerful woman who, despite several setbacks and poor choices on her journey of healing and freedom, eventually unveils the magnificent story of God's plan for her life--a life beyond her wildest dreams. This is a must read for those entrenched in the grips of trauma and addiction. "The author tells her personal story of tragedy and triumph. This book encourages readers to persevere through devastating circumstances and proves that God loves us dearly. He really does give us the desires of our heart. Nothing is impossible with Him. A wonderful memoir of hope and healing." --Carolyn Woods, Director, The R Factor Ministries "Wendy Noll is a special breed of humanity. Life threw at her its 'best' to try to take her out and Wendy threw back her 'better, ' not only for herself but for the thousands who have gained from her strength and determination to overcome, to thrive, to live fully. In raw form, Ashes to Beauty tells the tale and leads the way to recovery." --Rev. Michelle Sim, Founder, Northern Praise Ministries, Inspirational speaker and author Wendy Noll holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from North Carolina College of Theology and has recently attained credentials as a certified minister. She is a certified addiction counsellor and has served in the field of addiction in various capacities including counselling and teaching for over twenty years. Wendy has appeared on 100 Huntley Street and is an accomplished speaker. She has made it her life's work supporting trauma survivors and those entrenched in addiction. Wendy's greatest blessing is her family: her children, her grandchildren, and her beloved husband, Dale, with whom she lives in Southwestern Ontario.

Enlightenment is Letting Go! Healing from Trauma, Addiction, and Multiple Loss Enlightenment is Letting Go! is the boldest presentation of abuse related trauma, addiction and multiple loss. Written with a language from the heart it will take you to the depths of the connections between the disorders. This book is about the audacity and courage of men and women who transcended from the depths of suffering, trauma, addiction, loss, life threatening illness and atrocities to clarity, awareness, hope, healing, freedom, peace and enlightenment. The author further explores through story telling, the spoken word, and poetry the process of the healing journey. The book explores how embracing treatment and the healing journey can transform the deepest wounds and pain caused by trauma, addiction and loss. You will journey with the author and storytellers into territories of truth, spirituality, courage and honesty as they embraced the highest part of their being through healing. The stories will take you on a truthful journey within, and allow you to see the process of healing that is so much needed in the world today.

Trauma therapist Teresa B. Pasquale offers healing exercises, true-life examples, and life-giving discussion for anyone suffering from the very real pain of church hurt. Pasquale, a trauma survivor herself, understands the immeasurable value of our wounds once we've acknowledged them and recovered in community. That's why the wounds are "sacred," and the hope this book offers is a powerful message to anyone suffering from this widespread problem. This book explores the nature of emotional wounds, trauma, and spiritual hurt that come from negative religious experience. Some of the features are: Stories from a wide range of persons hurt by negative religious experience Healing and contemplative practices to help readers explore their own spiritual story and practical ways to move towards personal healing A journey through the experience of trauma in religious settings and how it is both relatable to other forms of trauma and distinctive -- outlining both facets An exploration of the author's own personal and professional understanding of hurt, trauma, PTSD, and the power of resiliency and healing

Supernatural Recovery is a roadmap to recovery using heart-centered, practical tools to help anyone seeking help for addiction or other maladaptive coping mechanisms. These practices can be especially useful for empaths and highly sensitive individuals. This book will show you how to build a solid physical and emotional foundation so you can overcome triggers. You will also learn about releasing trauma from your body and calming your nervous system without the use of chemicals. And finally, Supernatural Recovery will help you find a deep love and compassion for yourself as you move through your own healing journey.

When it comes to Christ-centered recovery, we, the church, have work to do. Our legalistic, box-checking, one-size-fits-all programs produce astonishingly high failure rates--which means far too many people are left to fight addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts on their own. This begs some critical questions of the church: * Do we really believe transformational recovery and healing is possible? * Do we really have the right systems and structures to support struggling people? * Do we really carry a kingdom responsibility to restore people gently? * Do we really take time to ask God what more He would have us do in the recovery space? This book is for anyone who can't offer a resounding yes and amen to each of those questions. With hearts that beat for those struggling with addictions and mental health issues, authors George A. Wood and Brit Eaton present: * A critical reframing of the word "recovery" and an invitation to answer God's call for more spirit-led, trauma-informed ministry * Deeper exploration into the origins of addiction, mental health problems, and suicidal thoughts--and the church's responsibility to bring God's healing * Powerful supernatural testimonies and stories of hope, healing, and life restoration as a result of embracing The Uncovery * Practical strategies to help Christ-centered recovery leaders bridge the gap between spiritual and scientific communities to better serve struggling people * A loose and helpful framework for embracing The Uncovery message * Inspiration for recovery leaders to love and lead in a more inclusive, sacrificial, and Christlike manner while maintaining healthy self-care The goal of The Uncovery is to help the church--and the world--see recovery through a grace- laced, gospel lens. Some say recovery is the civil rights movement of our generation because believe it or not, recovery is for everyone. And if that statement bothers you? Recovery might be for you, too. Every single one of us has some trauma or issue from our past that may still be affecting our life today. This book offers readers a not-so-subtle nudge to go deeper in the recovery space for a transformative encounter with Father God to heal from those wounds and lead the promised land life He has planned for us.

Alcohol, tobacco, sugar, pot, and hard drugs are power tools the addict uses unsuccessfully to reach for a life task or vision. This channeled book shows how to reach those same places in consciousness harmlessly and to heal the emotional and spiritual aftereffects of addiction through meditation, flower essences, and crystals.

Discusses the realities of spiritual abuse and religious addiction -- how they are defined, the reasons they exist and how people can move beyond vulnerable life patterns in order to enjoy a more lifegiving relationship with God and with a healthy faith community.