A Sensible Vision represents an important early expression of my developing approach to trauma-sensitive care and ministry with hurting people. The book provides an overview of how this work began, drawing on the research undertaken for my Master’s degree and on my experience of the difference counselling could make in the lives of survivors of rape and sexual violations. It captures the beginnings of a body of work that would continue to develop through research, counselling practice, training, publications and the creation of practical frameworks for trauma support.
The central question of the book is: “Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of traumatised people?” It was written primarily for people who serve others through helping ministries and community-based roles, including pastors, victim supporters and community workers.
The book introduces a wholistic approach to trauma support grounded in wisdom, compassion and practical experience. It seeks to help helpers:
- Transform lives — develop compassionate and wise ways of accompanying traumatised people.
- Understand trauma — recognise its impact, stressors and human responses.
- Provide practical guidance — apply sensitive and effective approaches to supporting people after trauma.
- Offer faith-based hope — draw on Biblical principles of healing, restoration and renewed hope.
The book also reflects the historical context in which it was written. It emerged at a time when South Africa’s developing response to the rights and needs of victims was changing, and it sought to give traumatised people voice, dignity and hope for healing.
Within my Master Knowledge Map, A Sensible Vision can therefore be understood as an early landmark in the development of my trauma-sensitive framework. It connects academic research with ministry and counselling practice and points towards the later development of my work in trauma relief, the Journey of Hope – Trauma Map, Put Trauma Behind You, The Counsellor’s Counsellor and other frameworks and programmes. It represents part of the journey from understanding trauma → mapping the human experience → developing practical pathways for healing, growth and wholeness.
ISBN 9781920290931
Format: Paperback book
https://www.blueagle.co.za/books/16-english-books/3-a-sensible-vision-book
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