Healing from trauma begins with the courageous act of telling your story.
Yet many survivors of trauma are afraid to tell anyone about their deeply painful and personal experience(s). Trauma survivors often feel shame, guilt, fear, and anger. They may also carry deep spiritual wounds, such as feeling abandoned or punished by God. They may wonder how they can ever trust God.
In Beads of Healing, Kristen Vincent shares her story of childhood trauma and how she eventually found God's peace, healing, and wholeness. She tells how, over 35 years after the trauma, she encountered God as never before in the presence of a Christian community. In this setting where she felt safe and loved, and through the help of spiritual practices like scripture reading, prayer, group sharing, and reflection, she finally found the peace she had been seeking since age 7.
NOTE: The author recommends that readers study this book with someone: a therapist, pastor, spiritual director, or support group. Beads of Healing features a Leader's Guide with an outline for 16 sessions, links to instructions for making prayer beads, and a guide to using prayer beads.
This book will be a valuable resource for pastors, counselors, and others who provide support for trauma survivors.
| Title: Beads of Healing: Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness By: Kristen E. Vincent Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Vendor: Upper Room | Publication Date: 2017 Weight: 7 ounces ISBN: 0835816354 ISBN-13: 9780835816359 Stock No: WW816350 |
Kristen E. Vincent is the owner and principal artisan of Prayerworks Studio, where she creates handcrafted prayer tools. She travels extensively to speak and lead retreats on prayer and prayer beads. Kristen has a master of theological studies from Duke Divinity School. For more than 20 years she has worked on social justice issues including domestic violence, sexual assault, juvenile justice, and disability.
Hometown Atlanta, Georgia
