FAMILY TREE HEALING : OTHER RESOURCES
by Robert T. Sears, S.J.
Helpful Books
I select here a few books I have found insightful and useful for healing the
different stages of spiritual growth. For some I have written short reviews to
present the content and clarify their application.
Retreat Audio Tapes: 1993-Present
Full listing of available tapes.
Faith
Development Dynamics and Characteristics
This two page chart and outline of characteristics summarizes my five stage
model of faith development and gives pertinent scripture texts. 2 pp., 750 KB
Outline
for Healing of Family Systems
This is a one page outline for a family healing workshop, listing 9 steps of
healing and giving notes for healing ancestors. 1 p. 16.9 KB
Genogram Format
This page presents the most commonly used method for diagramming one’s family
tree adapted from McGoldrick and Gerson’s Genograms in Family Assessment.
1 p. 41.5 KB
Introductory Workshop on Healing in Family Systems
Expansion of the one page Outline for Family Healing, as it might be
given. 12 pp., 59.3 KB
Healing as
Restoration of God's Original Intent
A case study by Robert Sears using the above method. Chapter 17 of A Primer
for Christian Healthcare Practice (McLean, VA: Degnon Associates, 2001). 15
pp., 9.02 MB
Praying
for Departed Loved Ones: A Critique by Clint Connor M.A., A.C.S.W. with
Responses by Dr. Douglas Schoeninger and Robert T. Sears, S.J. This series of
essays discusses reasons for and against praying for ancestors. 8 pp., 120 KB.
Explanation and Prayer for Post-Abortion Wounds
A presentation of the reasons concerning this important prayer together with a
prayer format. 4 pp., 37 KB
Prayer for
Choosing Our Parents
Presents a prayer that is very important as the basis for any relational choice
we make. 1 p. 14 KB.