Comparison Paper: Hurt People Hurt People: Hope and Healing for Yourself and Your Relationship
By: Sandra Wilson
James E. Hulsey
Liberty University
PACO 507-B02: Theology and Spirituality in Counseling
Professor: Dr. Jaeduk Kim
Submission Date: 8-22-13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………...01
II. Summary…………………………………………………………………………………...04
III. Practical Application………………………………………………………………………09
IV. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………….10

Comparison Paper: Hurt People Hurt People: Hope and Healing for Yourself and Your

Relationship

Introduction

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Appendix A is titled, “Discovering Your True Identity” and includes bible verses that help us see ourselves as God sees us. Appendix C includes biblical principles of relating to God and others. Appendix D is titled, “Some Attributes of God” and includes scripture backing up each attribute of God.

Formula for Change
Dr. Wilson lists some specific change strategies in chapter thirteen. They are as follows:

1. Receive God’s forgiveness: When we commit ourselves to God and receive His forgiveness through Christ, then we can begin to focus on God’s grace instead of our sins. (p. 212)
2. Learn more about forgiveness: Scripture is the best source of information on forgiveness. (p. 212)
3. Adopt and structure an ‘event and process perspective on forgiving: develop a plan and procedure of forgiving others and yourself. (p. 212)
4. Relabel those you have forgiven. (p. 212)
5. Get help to process the intense and painful emotions that accompany forgiveness. (p. 212)
6. Consider confronting the people you have forgiven. (p. 212)

Balance of theology and spirituality

This author’s opinion is reading this text Dr. Wilson uses a good balance between theology, spirituality and psychology in her teaching and methodology. The theme throughout the book is the first step to healing is a strong relationship with God. Wilson (2001) teaches that, we learn about God from our parents, and our view of our parents will