The Long Journey Home: Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused

About this book

Maybe the only thing new about sexual abuse is quality discussion from several professions (psychology theology and pastoral care). Here are the insights of over two dozen psychologists theologians and those in pastoral care all targeting the issue of sexual abuse. Designed as a resource for Christian educators therapists pastors social workers group leaders and survivors The Long Journey Home combines current research in mental health with rich theological reflection global concern with fervent pastoral wisdom for the local faith community. Whether you are a counselor professor pastor or spouse of a survivor you hold in your hand a fresh resource of information and advocacy for those suffering from the devastating effects of sexual abuse and rape. The breadth of material biblical insight discussion questions and helpful resources gathered here just may be the tool of a generation.