Overview
Jane's ""Spiritual Handbook"" sheds wonderful and helpful light on an important element of both the damage suffered and, at least for some, the path towards managing life better for those who have suffered church-related sexual abuse. The spiritual cost for victims / survivors of sexual abuse is rarely if ever addressed by Church protocols, yet it remains for many an essential component in leading a meaningful life. Jane's book provides not only wise insight but a practical strategy for repairing the damage done by church-related abuse and rebuilding the lives of those who have suffered so tragically. - Fr Kevin Dillon AM Lifeboat Geelong Foundation.
Full Product Details
Author: Jane N Dowling
Publisher: Freedom Publishing Company
Imprint: Coventry Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.281kg
ISBN: 9780648566113
ISBN 10: 0648566110
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 14 November 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Knowing what it is to like to have one's self-worth stolen by a cleric who abused her, Jane N Dowling finds in the manifold beauty and boldness of Scripture a journey of healing that is grounded in God's unending love. With courage and clarity she shared her story on The Spirit of Things on ABC RN, reaching thousands of people who responded with gratitude. Now with her characteristic sensitivity an a practical method, including art therapy, she makes that journey available to everyone who has doubted themselves and their faith. - Dr Rachel Kohn produced and presented The Spirit of Things on ABC RN, 1997-2018 The spiritual cost for victims / survivors of sexual abuse is rarely if ever addressed by Church protocols, yet it remains for many an essential component in leading a meaningful life. Jane's book provides not only wise insight but a practical strategy for repairing the damage done by church-related abuse and rebuilding the lives of those who have suffered so tragically. - Fr Kevin Dillon AM Lifeboat Geelong Foundation. The title accurately describes a very personal journey of emergence from childhood trauma to new life in Christ. The author gives an honest account of her own hard work of transformation, from being half alive, due to the crippling trauma of abuse, to the discovery of a new personal creation where human flourishing is shaped by new feelings of wellness and self-worth. My own childhood trauma resulted in my mind being closed to creativity and learning, and I can truly recommend this book as a treasure if you dare to imagine life beyond being trapped by memories from childhood. There is a section on learning personal boundaries; this is an excellent resource for those who have never had the courage to say to to abusive or inappropriate situations. Jane guides the reader in this journey of integration and healing by using Scripture, Visualisations and Art Therapy. God's love is a very personal experience that gives new life to those who have the boldness to ask for that love. Trish Martin Theologian and Abuse Survivor
Author Information
Jane N Dowling is the author of the award winning book Child Arise!
