Sacred Wounds 2nd edition Finding Your Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma

Is the pain of your past religious experiences weighing you down? Have you been hurt by the very institutions that were supposed to offer solace and support? Sacred Wounds, Second Edition is here to guide you towards healing and transformation.

If you've been deeply wounded by religious institutions or are seeking to understand and help those who have, Sacred Wounds, Second Edition offers a compassionate and practical guide to recovery. Teresa Mateus's wisdom and experience will light your path to spiritual wholeness as she shares her personal story as a trauma survivor and the stories of others who have faced similar spiritual wounds. You will gain insight from these diverse voices, engage in healing and contemplative exercises that help you explore your spiritual story. Learn about the nature of trauma in religious settings and why it is unique-- then discover practical ways to heal from spiritual trauma.

New to this second edition is a guide on being an ally, updates to reflect how western (primarily American) culture has changed, and a study guide.