Resilience / Healing Content Topic Results

Both survivors of abuse and the professionals they trust give voice in this book to their experiences with individuals, organizations, and systems that have been shaped and influenced in such a way that they frequently harm, rather than help, the individuals they serve. Readers will be moved by their accounts of what hurts, what helps, and what is needed from our service systems for healing and recovery.

This self-assessment checklist includes sections on physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and professional self-care and balance.

Rev. Dr. Marie Fortune explores the issue of forgiveness for victims/survivors and the theological understanding that forgiveness is the last step in healing. Forgiveness is founded upon justice; only the victim can define when and if they are willing and able to offer forgiveness.

Addresses some of the common religious concerns raised by people dealing with family violence (including child sexual abuse and incest) and illustrates ways of converting potential religious roadblocks into valuable resources.

The question of suffering may be central to victims'/survivors' spiritual response to violence and abuse. Rev. Dr. Fortune looks at the Biblical and theological resources to explore the question of why there is suffering and how suffering is transformed into action and healing.

This book is designed to do one thing: Create kids who are more comfortable talking about the sexual parts of their body.

The job of parenting can become even more stressful after a natural disaster. These one-pagers provide information on healthy coping strategies to help parents regain a sense of control. Available in English and Spanish.

This edition of the InBrief series addresses basic concepts of early childhood development, established over decades of neuroscience and behavioral research, which help illustrate why child development, particularly from birth to five years, is a foundation for a prosperous and sustainable society.

This resource provides 8 ways churches can become trauma-informed and support children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing or have experienced a traumatic event.

This toolkit offers a structure to support organizations as they build a trauma-informed and resilience-building culture within their organization.

This booklet offers practical concrete tips and techniques for talking easily and openly with young children ages 8 to 12 about some tough issues: sex and relationships, HIV/AIDS, violence, drugs and alcohol.

Recovering after a natural disaster can be difficult and relationships can be strained. This one-pager provides several tips to help ease stress and maintain healthy relationships with those around you. Also available in Spanish.