Healing The Hidden Self

by Barbara Shlemon Ryan

In this revised edition of the bestseller Healing the Hidden Self, Barbara Shlemon Ryan deals with eight major stages of human development--Prenatal, Birth, Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, Early Adulthood, and Seasoned Citizens--showing how hurt and damage to the inner self is possible, damage that may not be recognized right away, or that may not manifest itself until a later stage. With insights drawn from forty years in the healing ministry, she offers new examples and explanations of the types of problems that can be encountered during a particular stage of our growth. At the end of each section Ryan includes a specific prayer to help begin the healing process. Healing the Hidden Self emphasizes the importance of inner healing for all who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and with others. It's practical, how-to approach makes it an invaluable book particularly since there are so few priests, ministers, or counselors to help those in the beginning stages of the inner healing process.

Genres: Prayer

127 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice to get a Catholic perspective on this whole problem of childhood trauma and healing. My one real objection to the book is the breezy way some of the cures are described as being instantaneous. Other parts of the book do mention slow progress, but it could be easy to miss and be another source of depression and pessimism for someone who doesn't get a sudden miracle from praying over their childhood wounds.

[Nicole Allum · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful book on inner healing! From prenatal thru adulthood. The prayers in the book were excellent and the writing exceptional.