{"product_id":"make-sense-of-your-story-why-engaging-your-past-with-kindness-changes-everything-paperback","title":"Make Sense of Your Story: Why Engaging Your Past with Kindness Changes Everything - 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\u003eAdam Young\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDan Allender\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking back at painful stories from the past seems counterproductive, especially when it appears unrelated to our present lives. But what if exploring our past stories can help us make sense of where we are now and begin to imagine who we would like to become? Rather than ignoring, suppressing, or running from our past hurts, looking at our stories of heartache and how they have shaped us helps make sense of who we are now and points the way to freedom and meaningful change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMake Sense of Your Story\u003c\/i\u003e, trauma therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Adam Young helps you explore your personal story so you can understand how your experiences have shaped your brain--which, in turn, allows you to understand why your present day-to-day life looks and feels the way it does. He shows you how to confront and process the story of your family of origin, your sexual story, the story your body is telling you, your cultural story, your story with God, and more with kindness rather than judgment so that you can experience healing, self-acceptance, and release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe secret to making sense of your present life is understanding your past experiences. And if you want to change the narrative, you have to engage your story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to explore your past, transform your present, and look to the future with hope\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you sense something is broken or not working in your life? Despite reading the right books, attending healing conferences, perhaps even working with a good therapist, progress feels elusive. The problem is not that you lack the right information--it's that you need to engage your story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMake Sense of Your Story\u003c\/i\u003e, trauma therapist Adam Young teaches you how to explore your personal story--to understand how your past experiences have shaped your brain, allowing you to make sense of why your present day-to-day life looks and feels the way it does. Sharing his own experiences, as well as the latest research into how our brains and bodies process memory, Young helps you adopt a posture of curiosity and kindness toward your own story so you can\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- experience relationships where you don't feel the need to suppress your true self\u003cbr\u003e- understand, express, and regulate your emotions \u003cbr\u003e- bring your anger and disappointment to God and receive comfort\u003cbr\u003e- find true connection with others \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEngaging your story is the single most important thing you can do to experience healing and freedom. Are you ready to dig deep, see the truth your story reveals about you, and discover the different future you desire?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Without a doubt, you will not be the same person you were when you began this book.\"--from the foreword by \u003cb\u003eDan Allender\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Wounded Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adam Young has become one of my favorite people to learn from. \u003ci\u003eMake Sense of Your Story\u003c\/i\u003e has the power to lead us into the whole and healed life we all long for. To do this work requires much of us, but we have a trusted and incredibly skilled guide in Adam. I can't recommend this book enough.\"--\u003cb\u003eRich Villodas\u003c\/b\u003e, pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Narrow Path\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Young\u003c\/b\u003e is a trauma therapist and the host of \u003ci\u003eThe Place We Find Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with master's degrees in social work (Virginia Commonwealth University) and divinity (Emory University). Adam regularly speaks at conferences and currently serves as a fellow with The Allender Center. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 8.43 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966692229421,"sku":"9781540903754","price":23.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/d6UKssleEC9781540903754.webp?v=1775535398","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/make-sense-of-your-story-why-engaging-your-past-with-kindness-changes-everything-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}