The Love that Heals: Trauma & PTSD with Hope Acquilano Artwork

Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN explores extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives we lead.

Sr. Josephine loves the transformational power and gift of stories, and their ability to reveal deep truths about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic Christian writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships where they can be received wholeheartedly as gift.

In the first season, Hope stories with Black Catholics, Sr. Josephine had conversations with 17 family and friends. In season two Sister explores the intersection of mental health and faith with a variety of hopeful stories shared through intimate, honest, and grace-filled conversations.

Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine. Her new book, HOPE: An Invitation, is now available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.

All Episodes

Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

The Love that Heals: Trauma & PTSD with Hope Acquilano

July 15, 2024 • OSV Podcasts

Sister Josephine welcomes guest Hope Acquilano, a childhood sexual abuse survivor. Hope shares deeply moving testimony of trauma and healing, revealing her struggles with PTSD, flashbacks, and shame. She discusses the crucial role of trauma-informed therapy and EMDR in her recovery and God's presence in her journey. The episode emphasizes the importance of bringing trauma into the light for healing and to encourage survivors to seek help.

This episode is placed into the care of St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of victims of human trafficking abuse. St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!

Links:

This episode is sponsored by Sacred Heart Major Seminary
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE EARLY CHURCH
Study "Acts of the Apostles" with Dr. Mary Healy online at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. CLICK HERE

Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.

Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/