Human flourishing in a world of trauma and stress : how understanding our brains shapes our theological anthropology / Heidi Ann Russell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Russell, Heidi, 1973- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychic trauma--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Psychic trauma.

Stress (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

Stress (Psychology).

Spiritual healing--Catholic Church.

Spiritual healing.

Pastoral counseling.

Theological anthropology--Catholic Church.

Theological anthropology.

Physical Description:

x, 271 pages 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Collegeville, Minnesota : Liturgical Press Academic, [2026]

Summary:

"In Human Flourishing in a World of Trauma and Stress, pastoral theologian Heidi Ann Russell answers advances in trauma study with a new theological anthropology that considers questions of freedom, sin, and grace in conversation with our understanding of the brain, trauma, and stress. As informative as it is practical, this new volume explores the theological and pastoral implications of trauma informed ministry that leads to human flourishing"-- Provided by publisher.

"How do we create communities of healing and flourishing in a world of trauma and stress? As research continues to reveal more about the impacts of trauma and stress on our brains and nervous systems, traditional theological concepts need to be reshaped to meet these new understandings. Current events and experiences of violence, war, and a global pandemic have showed us that do not only impact individuals but whole communities and societies, and the effects span generations. The pastoral implications of this are vast and must be explored. In Human Flourishing in a World of Trauma and Stress, pastoral theologian Heidi Ann Russell answers advances in trauma study with a new theological anthropology that considers questions of freedom, sin, and grace in conversation with our understanding of the brain, trauma, and stress. Pastorally, the book uncovers the layers of trauma present in those we serve in our faith communities. Ministers and faith communities involved in spiritual care are called to be trauma-informed and to understand how relationships harm and heal, ultimately to participate in God's creating, redeeming, and sustaining activity in the world. As informative as it is practical, this new volume explores the theological and pastoral implications of trauma informed ministry that leads to human flourishing"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Created co-creators

Redeemed co-redeemers

Sustained co-sustainers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-271).

Other Format:

Online version Russell, Heidi, 1973- Human flourishing in a world of trauma and stress

ISBN:

9798400801358

OCLC:

1553712639

Publisher Number:

90104468262