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Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused LJH provides information about the nature and dynamics of sexual abuse, and offers a variety of field-tested strategies to assist in the healing process. The LJH is sensitively written, theologically grounded, academically informed, and psychologically attuned. Truly integrated in its approach, LJH is a rich and comprehensive reference designed to inform and equip helpers to become more familiar with the key issues so as to be able to skillfully navigate the difficult terrain in walking the path of recovery with survivors of sexual abuse in a spiritually sensitive and psychologically informed manner.
This important work should be on the shelf of anyone who counsels with these individuals.
I highly recommend The Long Journey Home! This book in it's entirety covers the wide spectrum of sexual abuse and does a fantastic job with collaborating the viewpoints and evidence from a wide spectrum of clinical, psychological, theological and pastoral information. The research and the resources are phenomenal. I can't say enough about this piece of work, except if you are in ministry, counseling, or a pastor, you need this on your shelf and read.
If you are hurting from sexual assault or know someone who is, this is the book to read. It touches on every different facet of sexual assault and the devastating effects it has on people's souls. Nobody wants to talk about sexual assault, but Mr. Schmutzer, with boldness tackles the tough topics with grace and deep Biblical understanding.
Once you open this book you won't want to put it down. It allows you to work through the healing process one step at a time and as you are, God's promises within the pages of this book, bring their healing power to overwhelm your heart. This book changed my life, and the lives of my friends who I have recommended it to. It's a must read for anyone desiring to go into pastoral care, children's ministry, or psychology.
One person found this helpful. I wish every single person in ministry would read this book. It was so helpful to me and I believe should be handed out in every church and seminary! Provides help for the severely abused Christian from a true Christian perceptive. Most books on the subject are written by a secular counselors. See all 15 reviews. Amazon Giveaway allows you to run promotional giveaways in order to create buzz, reward your audience, and attract new followers and customers.
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Get to Know Us. His graduate education includes degree Duke University , is F. He is author of many books James F. Linzey is the chief editor of the Modern English Version Bible translation. His graduate education is a degree in religious studies from Fuller Theological Seminary De Arteaga , Ph. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it via e-mail. Stories of Divine Healing, reviewed by J. Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter.
Theological Dialogue with Classical Pentecostals. He is author of many books. How refreshing and encouraging it is to see a biblical scholar at the forefront of integration conversations. The Long Journey Home is a valuable resource for all those who care for souls. The expertise compiled in these chapters was summoned to speak boldly to those who minister to the broken in the healing power of the Gospel of Christ.
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The result is a significant compilation of definitions, insight, story, wisdom, and pathways to recovery. The One who created human beings male and female is ever faithful, always available, and sufficient to provide an escort home. Except for brief quotations in critical publications or reviews, no part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission from the publisher. Permissions, Wipf and Stock Publishers, W. All rights reserved worldwide. This book is dedicated to: To the observer, its victim is not a victim and its perpetrator is not a perpetrator; both are misperceived because the suffering of the one and the violence of the other go unseen.
A double injustice occurs—the first when the original deed is done and the second when it disappears. Suarez, PhD and Mark A. Incarnating Healing —Joy A. Redemptive Companionship —JoAnn A. Accompanying the Abused in their Healing —James B. The Impact of Incest —Morven R. Navigating a Difficult Path —Patrice F. Some Written Prayers for Survivors C. As I began studying the issue of sexual abuse SA , I quickly realized that the subject was not only complex but, unfortunately, the various professions with a stake in the issue were often talking past each other or just ignoring discussions they were not adequately trained to follow.
From scientific studies on post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD to analysis of Old Testament rape laws, embodiment theology to family systems theory, liturgy for corporate healing to new research on how forgiveness lowers blood pressure—this all deserves to be heard. But I felt that such innumerable talks needed to be drawn into a more cohesive dialogue, like key pieces forming a grand puzzle.
There was obviously a flood of literature out there, from popular memoirs to academic articles and idiosyncratic stuff in between. Unfortunately, some of the best research on SA never filters down to the abused. So I found some other professionals who understood this need and were eager to lend their skills. The Long Journey Home has both in-depth analysis and sweeping vision to address abuse. What emerged includes description and prescription, personal reflection and some tough questions, all geared toward helping Christian leaders understand and minister to the sexually abused.
From the outset, I saw the book functioning as a much-needed bridge between the disciplines of psychology, theology, and pastoral care see Contents. While each profession has developed its own set of technical terms surrounding SA needed in the respective trades, see Glossary , the effect has also tended to shut out other conversation partners.
So here is a collaboration of disciplines, working together from a broad faith- perspective within the Christian tradition. Contrary to some opinions, combining theology and the social sciences for SA has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and largely left untried. As I am writing this, a Salt Lake City Jury has found fifty-nine-year-old Brian David Mitchell guilty of kidnapping Elizabeth Smart then fourteen, in for the purpose of having sex.
I took some notes. I mention this case because it illustrates the complexity that often surrounds SA and the necessity of coordinative modalities of learning for a fuller understanding and advocacy. To symbolically sever her ties to family, Mitchell forced her to burn her pajamas worn on the night she was abducted. She later found a safety pin from her pajamas in the ashes and secretly kept it.
Elizabeth was raped almost daily, forced to drink alcohol, use drugs, and view pornography.
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Once when she did try to escape, Mitchell and Barzee told her that the next time she would be killed by a sword- wielding angel. Elizabeth was so terrified that on the day police located her, she said she was someone else, Augustine Marshall. Reflecting on her story, several points should be noted. Mitchell had threatened to kill her family if Elizabeth spoke out, brainwashing was involved—but the safety pin was a kind of transitional object for Elizabeth to her prior life.
His world view was shaped by facets of Mormon culture and doctrine polygamy is no longer held. The context of socialization and tradition does play a role.