From shame to peace POD

T. van der Weele

Teo van der Weele has spent many years counselling and working with the victims of sexual abuse. He is critical of current counselling techniques, believing that sometimes the process of uncovering a painful past can be more destructive than the memories themselves. He is also concerned about the underrecognised danger of counsellor-induced 'false memories' and suggests ways to avoid this trap.He argues for the creation of a Christian environment where those who have been abused can find hope and healing.
'I passionately believe it is God's intention for churches to be like island of healing in a broken world,' he writes. 'As believers together we have the opportunity of experiencing an encounter with Jesus himself'