Shepherding Women in Pain: Real Women, Real Issues

Shepherding Women in Pain: Real Women, Real Issues, and What You Need to Know to Truly HelpThe reader will be provided concise, practical, and grace-infused information designed to help women deal constructively with the trauma of their life experiences. This book will serve as a key resource–read and re-read often–to those who serve women in pain.SECTION I: Understanding Women in PainWhat the woman in pain needs to know1. How can I stop the pain?2. What does healing look like?3. Where is God in the pain?4. When should I seek professional help?SECTION II: Shepherding Women in PainWhat the shepherd needs to know5. Infertility (Sue Suomi)6. Abortion (Mindy Johnson)7. Terminal illness (Kay Kirkbride)8. Physical disabilities (Berry & Waldon)9. Domestic violence (Stacey Womach)10. Sexual abuse (Kathy Rodriguez)11. Pornography/sexual addiction (Sandy Wilson)12. Eating disorders (Kim Davidson)13. Divorce (Welby O’Brien)14. Addictions (Mary Anne Fifield)15. Incarcerated Women (Fran Howard)16. Homeless Women (Jan Marshall)17. Suicide (Kay Bruce)18. Spiritual abuse (Gerry Breshears)19. Depression (Chantelle Dockter)