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A timely and compassionate resource that equips religious leaders to engage with the reality of trauma within their congregations. Grounded in both lived experience and theological depth, this guide sheds light on the pervasive impact of sexual, racial, and generational trauma in the US, urging faith communities to become intentional spaces of refuge and restoration. Through a powerful call to ""hold space,"" it offers practical tools for pastors and ministry leaders to walk alongside those carrying deep wounds. It reframes the role of the Church--not merely as a place of spiritual guidance, but as a sanctuary where healing and wholeness can take root. With a focus on embodiment, community, and the sacredness of vulnerability, Sanctuary of Healing provides a vital roadmap for transforming congregations into havens of empathy, resilience, and hope.

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Julia Matallana Freedman was recently ordained to the transitional diaconate in the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Massachusetts. She serves as a full-time pastor at an Episcopal church in the Diocese of Rhode Island. She holds a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. A first-generation college graduate, Julia is passionate about the intersection of faith and trauma, often preaching on social justice, suffering, and the importance of living out one's faith in contemporary society. She lives in Riverside, Rhode Island. Siiri Scott is the head of acting and directing at the University of Notre Dame. She received her MFA in acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University and now teaches advanced acting, voice, dialects, and movement. An actor/director/educator, Siiri is an artistic associate with the Irish Theatre of Chicago and a Theatre Nohgaku company member. Based in Chicago, Siiri narrates audiobooks and voices commercials, industrials, and museum installations.

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