The Allender Center Podcast The Making of Redeeming Heartache
Sep 11, 2021
Cathy Loerzel, co-author of 'Redeeming Heartache' and an expert in trauma healing, joins J. Derek McNeil, President of The Seattle School. They discuss the book's creation, sharing insights on navigating trauma, especially in a pandemic context. Loerzel and McNeil explore the collaborative writing journey, emphasizing community support in storytelling. They also address the healing power of personal narrative, the significance of celebrating individual stories, and the balance of joy and grief in communal healing.
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Bridging Heartache
- Heartache often stems from trauma, causing fragmentation, dissociation, and isolation.
- Naming these truths is the first step towards healing and building a bridge to redemption.
Truth and Healing
- Recognizing the truth of our stories, both the harm done to us and by us, is crucial for healing.
- Authentic hope comes from embracing grief and lament.
Shared Story, Shared Grief
- Dan Allender cried reading Cathy Loerzel's story about her son's struggles.
- He admired her kindness and grief in wanting to be a better mother.