Handling a relapse

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Seeing people change is a heart-warming experience…But what do we do if it all falls apart? It happens. Months, years, decades later, the sins or struggles can resurface. How do we help people process the pain and despair?

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Most help seeking begins in the context of suffering…

Paths of wisdom by Helen Thorne: Self-harm?

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It can feel a little mysterious.

Most of us try to avoid pain. But self-harm – the act of inflicting pain or injury on yourself – is far from rare. Statistics are notoriously hard to verify but it’s thought that about 13% of 11–16 year olds will try – some continue well into adulthood.

But what is it?

Unlike attempted-suicide (an act of self-injury intended to end life), self-harm is an attempt to keep living in the midst of huge pain.

We live in a fallen world. All of us know what it is to be hurt but, for some, the hurt runs particularly deep. Bullying, sexual abuse, domestic violence – even living in a perfectionistic environment – can cause devastating emotional wounds. And, as these painful situations persist…(to read more click here)

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This article was first published in the February 2016 issue of Evangelicals Now. For more news, articles or reviews, visit us online or subscribe to en for monthly updates.