Beautiful piece of writing. I also bought Fr Stephen's book as soon as it came out and I am still 'digesting' it. Like trauma itself, I suppose, thinking about it is something that happens slowly, and not strictly in a linear, cognitive-first, path. Which is likely why I can't articulate fully the reasons why I appreciate you keeping this dialogue going, both here, and in your trauma posts. Thank you.
Glad to see Father Stephen - and you, Nicole - engaging these topics. I'm not aware of many Orthodox Christians seeking to engage the tradition with the insights into human trauma from from the last 30-40 years, so it's encouraging. One trauma therapist I know - a Byz Rite Catholic - gave his thoughts a few years ago on the story of St. Mary of Egypt.
Beautiful piece of writing. I also bought Fr Stephen's book as soon as it came out and I am still 'digesting' it. Like trauma itself, I suppose, thinking about it is something that happens slowly, and not strictly in a linear, cognitive-first, path. Which is likely why I can't articulate fully the reasons why I appreciate you keeping this dialogue going, both here, and in your trauma posts. Thank you.
Glad to see Father Stephen - and you, Nicole - engaging these topics. I'm not aware of many Orthodox Christians seeking to engage the tradition with the insights into human trauma from from the last 30-40 years, so it's encouraging. One trauma therapist I know - a Byz Rite Catholic - gave his thoughts a few years ago on the story of St. Mary of Egypt.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/st-mary-egypt-trauma-informed-perspective-crete-phd-lpc-lmft?trk=public_profile_article_view