{"product_id":"holy-hurt-understanding-spiritual-trauma-and-the-process-of-healing-paperback","title":"Holy Hurt: Understanding Spiritual Trauma and the Process of Healing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHillary L. PhD McBride\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo often the institutions and communities that are meant to be the most holy in our lives end up deeply hurting us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHoly Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e, clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride sends a sincere and profound message: spiritual trauma is real and has a far-reaching impact. She also reassures us that we can remake ourselves and heal in its aftermath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcBride expertly and compassionately shows that acknowledging the impact of spiritual trauma in our lives allows us to begin to tend our wounds individually and collectively, experiencing reconnection with ourselves and others. She draws on clinical research, trauma literature, insightful interviews with experts, and poignant first-person stories, ending each chapter with a short practice to begin healing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcBride empowers those who have lived through spiritual trauma or witnessed it, as well as those who want to develop healthier church environments and prevent abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRebuilding Trust, Connection, and Hope after Spiritual Trauma\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToo often the institutions and communities that are meant to be the most holy in our lives end up deeply hurting us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHoly Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e, clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride sends a sincere and profound message: spiritual trauma is real and has a far-reaching impact. She also reassures us that we can remake ourselves and heal in its aftermath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on clinical research, trauma literature, insightful interviews with experts, and poignant first-person stories, McBride shows that acknowledging the impact of spiritual trauma in our lives helps us to begin to tend our wounds individually and collectively, allowing us to reconnect with ourselves and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I expected to feel understood when reading \u003ci\u003eHoly Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e, but I did not expect to be so thoroughly diagnosed beyond even my own self-awareness that I gently put the book down and made an appointment with my counselor. This particular sentence, 'We stoke in people an inner critic and tell them it's the voice of God, ' healed two decades of pain and confusion for me. This will be a source of profound spiritual nurture for essentially everyone I know.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJen Hatmaker\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author; host of the \u003ci\u003eFor the Love\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"None of us are self-made and self-healed, and Hillary McBride brings many needed voices to an open table for help with mending, including her own valuable experience and gentle expertise. There is really no hurt like spiritual trauma, and McBride 'un-haunts the house, ' inviting us into a delicate and deliberate healing that is never easy but made possible by this communal gathering of supportive voices.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJ.S. Park\u003c\/b\u003e, hospital chaplain; author of \u003ci\u003eAs Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHillary L. McBride\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of British Columbia) is a registered psychologist and an award-winning researcher who has hosted the \u003ci\u003eOther People's Problems\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHoly\/Hurt \u003c\/i\u003epodcasts. She has a private practice in Victoria, British Columbia, and is a sought-after speaker and retreat leader. McBride is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of Your Body\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePractices for Embodied Living\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMothers, Daughters, and Body Image\u003c\/i\u003e. Her work has been recognized by the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association. Learn more at www.hillarylmcbride.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966542577965,"sku":"9781587436598","price":23.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/OzHs3dUjEF9781587436598.webp?v=1775534480","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/holy-hurt-understanding-spiritual-trauma-and-the-process-of-healing-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}