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Pastoral Care for Survivors of a Traumatic Death: A Challenge for Contemporary Pastors

Pastoral Care for Survivors of a Traumatic Death: A Challenge for Contemporary Pastors

Park, Jeonghyun

Paperback

Christian LivingGeneral Christianity

Publisher Price: $21.00

ISBN10: 1532630166
ISBN13: 9781532630163
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: Nov 7 2017
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
Modern life has led to an increase in traumatic deaths, such as accidents, murders, suicide, and other types of unanticipated, violent death. Family members and friends grieving a traumatic death face enormous shock, numbness, and despair, as well as the need to find hope and God's mercy and grace in the midst of chaos, difficult questions, and confusion. The Christian church and faith community often do not provide appropriate pastoral care to help the bereaved overcome their despair. Jeonghyun Park explores the unique characteristics and dynamics of traumatic grief, or grief in response to traumatic death, and present several approaches to pastoral care. The survivors of a traumatic death are likely to ask pastors spiritually despairing and tough questions, such as, Where is God in this tragic death? If we have to accept this new reality, where can we find God's grace and mercy, power, and justice? Pastors and other spiritual leaders can provide comfort to the loved ones of victims of traumatic death by assisting them with their questions concerning a helpless God and a cruel God. This book offers new insights through specific pastoral care models and guidance for families needing healing, recovery, and meaningful rituals.

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