Gingrich, Heather Davediuk
Restoring the Shattered Self: A Christian Counselor's Guide to Complex Trauma (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780830828661
- author:
- Gingrich, Heather Davediuk
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- IVP Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Psychotherapy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Restoring the Shattered Self: A Christian Counselor's Guide to Complex Trauma is a comprehensive resource for Christian counselors working with clients who have experienced complex trauma. Heather Davediuk Gingrich provides a valuable framework for understanding and addressing the unique challenges of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), including its impact on survivors of child abuse, religious cult abuse, and domestic violence. This updated second edition of the book integrates established research on trauma therapy with the author's own experience and insights, offering a three-phase treatment model and practical guidance on how to support clients with dissociative identity disorder, spiritual issues, and resilience-building. With its focus on empowering churches and pastors to support trauma survivors, this book is an essential tool for anyone working in Christian counseling and trauma-related work. By providing a reliable and evidence-based guide, Gingrich helps counselors navigate the complexities of trauma-related work and equip them to provide long-term support to clients.