Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction
Through twenty-five years of walking alongside those in conflict with their sexuality, Brad has come to understand what is at the heart of same-sex attraction: trauma. Little is understood about the concept of trauma and only recently has the method of trauma-informed care come to the forefront of helping others. People often react negatively to the concept of trauma being at the heart of any kind of gender identity or sexual confusion. Christians also struggle to understand and provide loving help to those who have sought to overcome attractions they do not desire. Believers need to be equipped with a deeper understanding of the foundations of same-sex attraction, whether they face these desires themselves or have loved ones for whom they care. An integral part of helping those with same-sex attraction is learning what we all have in common in experiences with trauma and our reactions to it. Brad draws from his own story, as well as his ministry experience, to add to the discussion in hopes of filling in the gaps that remain unfilled on the issue of same-sex attraction.
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Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction
Through twenty-five years of walking alongside those in conflict with their sexuality, Brad has come to understand what is at the heart of same-sex attraction: trauma. Little is understood about the concept of trauma and only recently has the method of trauma-informed care come to the forefront of helping others. People often react negatively to the concept of trauma being at the heart of any kind of gender identity or sexual confusion. Christians also struggle to understand and provide loving help to those who have sought to overcome attractions they do not desire. Believers need to be equipped with a deeper understanding of the foundations of same-sex attraction, whether they face these desires themselves or have loved ones for whom they care. An integral part of helping those with same-sex attraction is learning what we all have in common in experiences with trauma and our reactions to it. Brad draws from his own story, as well as his ministry experience, to add to the discussion in hopes of filling in the gaps that remain unfilled on the issue of same-sex attraction.
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Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction

Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction

by Bradley D. Grammer
Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction

Examining the Impact of Trauma: Continuing the Conversation of Same-Sex Attraction

by Bradley D. Grammer

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Overview

Through twenty-five years of walking alongside those in conflict with their sexuality, Brad has come to understand what is at the heart of same-sex attraction: trauma. Little is understood about the concept of trauma and only recently has the method of trauma-informed care come to the forefront of helping others. People often react negatively to the concept of trauma being at the heart of any kind of gender identity or sexual confusion. Christians also struggle to understand and provide loving help to those who have sought to overcome attractions they do not desire. Believers need to be equipped with a deeper understanding of the foundations of same-sex attraction, whether they face these desires themselves or have loved ones for whom they care. An integral part of helping those with same-sex attraction is learning what we all have in common in experiences with trauma and our reactions to it. Brad draws from his own story, as well as his ministry experience, to add to the discussion in hopes of filling in the gaps that remain unfilled on the issue of same-sex attraction.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781498290166
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date: 06/16/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 164
File size: 915 KB

About the Author

Brad Grammer's personal story and experiences as a counselor and pastor over the past twenty-five years have led him to being sought after as a speaker and teacher at churches and national conferences on the subject of same-sex attraction. He is a contributing author to several books, including Building Unity in the Church of the New Millenium. He currently enjoys working with homeless youth in Indianapolis and spending time with his wife and sons.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 First, My Own Story 1

2 Traumas? What, Me? 8

3 Life Shouldn't Be This Difficult! 17

4 The Born-Gay Myth 25

5 The Way Life Should Be 35

6 The Drive for Completion 48

7 The Mystery of Hate 60

8 The Church: The Bad and the Ugly 68

9 The Church: The Good News 80

10 Redemptive Suffering 87

11 How God Meets Us in Suffering 95

12 Be Not Afraid-Listening to an Angry Culture 102

13 Elevating the Conversation 109

14 Love Starts in the Family 117

15 The Journey Out 134

Conclusion 143

Further Reading on Same-Sex Attraction 145

Bibliography 147

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