Overcoming Abuse and Violence: A Compilation from the Baha'i Writings

Has your life been nearly ruined by physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual or ritual abuse?Have you suffered from neglect and abandonment?Have you endured living in a war-torn country or felt powerless by all of the violence in the world?Have you yearned for a spiritually-based way to heal, consistent with your faith as a Bahá'í?The Bahá'í Faith teaches that:The inestimable cost of lost productivity by damaged individuals unable to function fully, if at all, of lost psychic identities, and even loss of lives must also be considered. Think of the millions of women who live with violence and the fear of violence. They lose their sense of identity which has been eroded to the point where they accept the contaminated version of reality dictated by their abusers. (Bahá’í International Community, 1994 May 26, Creating Violence-Free Families)Is there a solution and if so, what would it look like?WHY DO YOU NEED TO HAVE THIS BOOK?Violence and Abuse: Reasons and Remedies is full of practical, powerful solutions with lots of examples and stories to illustrate answers from the Divine Physician about ways to overcome a traumatic past. It is a source you can trust and rely on to overcome and recover completely from the damage you thought violence and abuse had caused you. WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK UNIQUE?Abuse and Violence: Reasons and Remedies is an outstanding book fully packed with ideas and techniques you can use immediately to overcome your worries and gain control of your recovery. Nowhere else will you find this approach to spiritual solutions for healing your past, straight from the Bahá'í WritingsWITH THIS BOOK YOU’LL BE ABLE TO DISCOVER:•64 causes of abuse; how they relate to the purpose of life •the spiritual dimension of our struggles, including the spiritual significance of the suffering of children•36 of the most common effects of abuse and how to overcome them•34 approaches to therapy and how to implement them in your daily life•36 different virtues to apply to the recovery process and an additional 10 tools specific to Bahá'ís •the actions which contribute to abuse and violence, and 57 ways to break the cycle•guidelines for reporting suspected instances of child abuse•the role of Individuals, families and institutions, including clear direction to parents and Bahá'í institutions for the protection of children•the meaning of justice •consequences for the oppressor•compensation for the victimSo, what are you waiting for? Join thousands of people who are changing their perception about the best way to recover from the effects of violence and abuse.