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CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION Summary of Findings The study findings present preliminary support regarding the implementation of Christian-adapted complementary therapies for healing familial trauma. This support is by no means exhaustive. However, the evidence regarding the use of fourth wave treatment for trauma points toward promise for Christian-adapt mindfulness practices. Evidence suggests that additional quantitative data […]

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Attachment

God-Attachment: Understanding the Role of God in Family Systems Theory

God and Family Attachment             Knabb and Emerson (2013) explained the emerging theme of attachment in the psychology of religion. This fourth wave seeks to establish God as a member of the family system. God serves as a secure base for human connection. They assert that the metanarrative of Scripture involves a circle of attachment […]

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Attachment

Codependency, Attachment & Substance Use Disorder: What Every Pastor Needs to Understand

Attachment-Rooted Familial Substance Use Disorder. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a primary culprit of familial trauma often rooted in attachment dysfunction. Rasmussen et al. (2018) found that the prevention of childhood trauma can reduce SUD. Conversely, SUD clients should also get screened for childhood trauma and then treated with proper attachment-rooted interventions to increase recovery […]

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Attachment

Inner, Relational, and Family Healing: Overcoming Complex Trauma & Supporting Recovery through Addressing God-attachment

Overview Familial trauma theory is rooted in attachment theory. Attachment theory is the most well-researched theory of human development (Hughes, 2017). Dysfunctions of attachment lend themselves to a myriad of family systems chaos. Ainsworth and Bowlby (1991) were the founders of attachment theory. Different attachment styles stem from an infant’s initial bonds to their parents. […]

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Contemplative Neurotheolgian, Yoga therapist, pastoral counselor

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