Creating Eden
Before I start my counseling, I think it is important to create the right atmosphere, where there is safety and God can move. Ultimately, it is not me who does it, but I open myself up so that God's Spirit may work through me and I may assist others.
From my own experience I also know how important it is to have a safe place where you can share your 'secret' without judgment or blame and bring it to Light together.
Safety also lies in not downplaying the situation. By this I mean that themes such as forgiveness or reconciliation are addressed at the end of the process. There may and must even be room for all the emotions and disappointments caused by the injustice that has been done. I see forgiveness as a divine aspect that is set free by God, so that you can give it away to Him and He can enlighten you.
Een lezing in De Evangelische Gemeente
De Verandering in Schiedam.
Thema: Traumaverwerking en Pastoraat.
Onderwerpen die aan bod kwamen:
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Wat is trauma?
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Hoe ga je als pastoraal team om met mensen die traumatische gebeurtenissen hebben meegemaakt?
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Welke struikelblokken kan je tegen komen binnen het pastoraat?
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Op welke wijze kan je verbinden met de ander?
