: Betsy and Steven Kopor
: The Lord Heals the Brokenhearted A Guide to Post-Abortion Recovery
: Crossroad Publishing
: 9780824598563
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: Christentum
: English
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Abortion leaves scars that reach beyond the physical-touching the emotional, psychological, spiritual, and relational dimensions of a person's life. For many, the path to healing may feel distant, or even impossible.
The Lord Heals the Broken-Hearted offers a compassionate guide for Christian counselors, clergy, and those impacted by abortion to navigate this journey of recovery. Grounded in Christian theology and enriched by decades of counseling experience, this book bridges the gap between faith and psychology to address the complex effects of abortion, including guilt, grief, and self-condemnation.
With a focus on women's experiences, it delves into the deep emotional and spiritual wounds abortion can leave behind, while also offering tools for healing through the sacraments, prayer, and proven therapeutic approaches.

Introduction


We wrote this book to further the healing ministry of Jesus. Our goal is to provide hope and restoration to anyone who has faced the emotional and spiritual challenges that can arise from abortion. We aim to bring grace and peace to those in need, guiding them on a journey toward healing and wholeness. We invite you to join us on this path of renewal.

This book emphasizes the significance of acknowledging the impact of abortion on both men and women, with a primary focus on the deep emotional scars endured by women. While men are briefly discussed, the primary aim is to explore how abortion affects the emotional well-being of women. For further insights into men’s experiences with abortion, we suggest readingRedeeming a Father’s Heart: Men Share Powerful Stories of Abortion Loss and Recovery by Kevin Burke LSW, David Wemhoff, and Marvin Stockwell.

The Lord Heals the Brokenhearted offers a unique perspective on post-abortion experiences, providing fresh insights not commonly found in existing literature. It is firmly rooted in Christian principles, bridging the gap between psychology and theology. By integrating Christian theology with psychology, the book seeks to facilitate healing and restoration for those impacted by abortion, ultimately leading them back to God and the Church. Its intended audience includes individuals who have undergone abortions, mental health professionals, pro-life advocates, seminarians, religious practitioners, and clergy members.

The book compassionately explores the challenges that individuals may face during crisis pregnancies and explores the considerations that might lead them to consider abortion. It thoughtfully examines the profound impact that crisis pregnancies and abortions can have on spiritual, psychological, behavioral, emotional, and marital well-being. It offers concrete guidance on how individuals can mitigate the negative effects of abortion by incorporating ascetic practices from the Christian faith, along with utilizing spiritual, psychological, and medical interventions. It is not meant to judge, diagnose, or assign a label. Neither is it meant to invalidate a woman’s post-abortive experience that might differ from what is included in this book.

Through divine grace individuals can experience profound healing and reconciliation with God, their lost children, and others involved in the abortion experience. They can start a transformative journey to cultivate the recovery and well-being they have been praying for.

Who We Are


Betsy Kopor is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the great state of Texas. As a young woman, Betsy had an abortion and suffered horrifically for decades until she received God’s healing through aRachel’s Vineyard Retreat™. The Lord healed her wounds and ignited her passion for helping other women. Now that she knows healing is availa