{"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\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. Religious trauma, spiritual abuse, and faith-based wounds can leave lasting scars that impact every aspect of our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHoly Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning clinical psychologist Hillary L. McBride delivers a profound message: spiritual trauma is real, widespread, and has far-reaching consequences. More importantly, she provides hope and practical guidance for those seeking healing from religious trauma and spiritual abuse. You'll discover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eevidence-based healing strategies\u003c\/b\u003e rooted in clinical research and trauma therapy techniques;\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003ereal stories of recovery\u003c\/b\u003e from survivors of spiritual abuse and religious trauma;\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003epractices\u003c\/b\u003e at the end of each chapter designed to support your healing journey;\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003eexpert insights\u003c\/b\u003e from leading trauma therapists, spiritual abuse counselors, and recovery specialists; and\u003cbr\u003e● \u003cb\u003etools for prevention\u003c\/b\u003e to help create healthier faith communities and protect against spiritual manipulation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcBride expertly combines clinical research, trauma literature, and compelling interviews with experts to create a comprehensive guide for spiritual trauma recovery. Each chapter includes first-person accounts of healing and practices to help readers process their experiences and begin their journey toward wholeness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis essential resource empowers trauma survivors, family members, clergy, counselors, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse. Whether you're healing from religious trauma, supporting someone who has experienced it, or working to prevent it in faith communities, \u003ci\u003eHoly Hurt\u003c\/i\u003e offers the clinical expertise and compassionate guidance you need.\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":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577871327539,"sku":"9781587436598","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/holy-hurt-understanding-spiritual-trauma-and-the-process-of-healing-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}