Description
This handbook is for leaders who are faced with leading an individual or a church community through a traumatic event and its aftermath. It arises out of the Tragedy and Congregations Project which helps churches to respond in a healthy way to the impact of tragedies through training in good practice, careful reflection, and personal resilience.
*Part One examines the physical and mental impact of trauma, and offers a rapid response pastoral toolkit and guidance on appropriate continuing care.
*Part Two offers pastoral and liturgical strategies for collective trauma, suggests 'habits of the heart' that will build resilience.
*Part Three reflects on the challenging theological questions that arise and the emergence of deeper, more nuanced understandings of God.
Author: Carla Grosch-Miller
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 06/30/2021
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d
ISBN13: 9781786223333
ISBN10: 1786223333
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Social Science | Violence in Society
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Counseling & Recovery