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Broken, but… Recovery and growth after spiritual trauma

This presentation outlines an approach to working with those who have suffered spiritual trauma. Recovery and growth are a two-step process. First, to regain emotional functioning after a trauma experience. Second, to grow psychologically and spiritually in ways never previously thought possible. The post-traumatic growth model is applied. Dr Stevens brings evidence-based clinical psychology techniques to intersect with spiritual insight and biblical principles. God enables the healing process.

Rev Dr Bruce Stevens has degrees in theology (MTh, Australian College of Theology, 1981) and pastoral psychology (PhD, Boston University, 1987). He has ordained Anglican minister (1980), with 20 years full-time ministry experience. He has retired after 25 years working as a clinical and forensic psychologist in private practice. He was a senior academic as a research professor in ageing and practical theology (Charles Sturt University 2015-2019). He is an honorary professor at AlphaCrucis University College, Sydney. He currently serves as an associate minister at Wesley Uniting Church, Canberra.

Over the years he has had 14 books published including popular psychology (Random House, 1995; Wiley-Blackwell, 2017), practice of psychology (Australian Academic Press, 2008, 2011, 2016; Wiley-Blackwell, 2015; New Harbinger, 2018), Christian counselling (Harper Collins, 1994; Novinka Publishers, 2017) and academic practical theology (Fortress Academic, 2018; Lexington Press, 2020). His latest book, Broken but… is now available at:

https://atfpress.com/product/broken-but-recover-and-growth-after-spiritual-trauma

Pastor Dr Hilary Benthon 
Introduces herself, ‘Hi, my name is Hilary (she/her). I love having conversations with people and particularly appreciate listening to the diverse stories, experiences and wisdom of people’s lives and accompanying them as they discern and experience the Holy One in everyday life. I get a lot of joy in being part of inclusive, hospitable and caring communities. I enjoy engaging in mindful creative practices – movement, art, poetry and music and love to relax walking in the beautiful bushland around Canberra.’ 

Learning Objectives
1.    Understand how trauma impacts spiritual beliefs and practice.
2.    What assists emotional and psychological recovery.
3.    How a person can spiritually flourish after significant trauma.

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Denman Village Community Centre
5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect ACT 2611

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