http://www.ptsdspirituality.com/2009/03/17/ptsd-wounds-our-souls/ Healing Souls Wounded by PTSD Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:00:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.ptsdspirituality.com/2009/03/17/ptsd-wounds-our-souls/comment-page-1/#comment-3 admin Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:17:39 +0000 http://www.johnzemler.com/blog/?p=7#comment-3 Thank you for your kindness. While much of my work on the spiritual dimensions of PTSD is based on my military experiennce and the military experiences of others, the souul wound of PTSD is not solely a military problem. The moral and spiritual damage to our souls appears to be the common result of trauma, regardless of how we were traumatized. As I give PTSD talks, teach classes, and so forth, and illustrate the symptoms of PTSD and the sense of hoplessness that goes with it, often the audience reaction indicates similar PTSD is experienced by those who have suffered from clergy or teacher abuse, rape, and other forms of "civilian" trauma. To that end, while I hope my work benefits veterans and those who care about them, I hope that all of us who are damaged by trauma can see a way to hope and healing. Thank you for your kindness. Semper Pax, Dr. Z Thank you for your kindness. While much of my work on the spiritual dimensions of PTSD is based on my military experiennce and the military experiences of others, the souul wound of PTSD is not solely a military problem. The moral and spiritual damage to our souls appears to be the common result of trauma, regardless of how we were traumatized. As I give PTSD talks, teach classes, and so forth, and illustrate the symptoms of PTSD and the sense of hoplessness that goes with it, often the audience reaction indicates similar PTSD is experienced by those who have suffered from clergy or teacher abuse, rape, and other forms of “civilian” trauma. To that end, while I hope my work benefits veterans and those who care about them, I hope that all of us who are damaged by trauma can see a way to hope and healing. Thank you for your kindness. Semper Pax, Dr. Z

]]> http://www.ptsdspirituality.com/2009/03/17/ptsd-wounds-our-souls/comment-page-1/#comment-2 ListenToVets Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:06:41 +0000 http://www.johnzemler.com/blog/?p=7#comment-2 Thank you for your words of hope and guidance. You are blazing a recovery pathway for others. For many people, the post war syndrome that is now diagnosed as PTSD also includes moral and spiritual injury. Of course, it is also possible to have the moral or spiritual injury without the PTSD. Whatever -- we must have some idea of what needs healing so that we can go about it effectively. We too promote cultivating the soul with spiritual resources as an effective recovery pathway. One of the goals is to move from the diminished life to the enhanced life! And yes, it is possible. We need more brave veterans who are willing to come forward to talk about their healing. Thank you for stimulating the waters! Thank you for your words of hope and guidance. You are blazing a recovery pathway for others. For many people, the post war syndrome that is now diagnosed as PTSD also includes moral and spiritual injury. Of course, it is also possible to have the moral or spiritual injury without the PTSD. Whatever — we must have some idea of what needs healing so that we can go about it effectively. We too promote cultivating the soul with spiritual resources as an effective recovery pathway. One of the goals is to move from the diminished life to the enhanced life! And yes, it is possible. We need more brave veterans who are willing to come forward to talk about their healing. Thank you for stimulating the waters!

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