The term Ihungabana, in Kinyarwanda, refers to the profound effects that traumatic events can have on a person’s mental and physical health. In the field of mental health, Ihungabana is often a consequence of trauma or difficult situations that an individual has experienced. Trauma (Ihungabana) is categorized into several types: The consequences of Ihungabana may include: Helping someone suffering from trauma can involve various approaches, such as conversations with mental…
Wounds and trauma healing
WHAT IS WOUND OF HEART
The term “wound of the heart” can be understood both metaphorically and literally, depending on the context: 1. Metaphorical Wound: Often, this phrase is used to describe emotional or psychological pain. This could be related to experiences such as: – Heartbreak: Emotional suffering resulting from the end of a relationship or unfulfilled love. – Grief: Deep sorrow due to the loss of a loved one. – Trauma: Emotional or psychological…
WOUNDS HEALING IN THE COMMUNITY
Healing in the church Healing, a commonly used concept, describes a process that facilitates health and restores harmony and balance between the mind and the body. The Church is called to be a community in which the constant, total healing work of the Holy Spirit is taught, sought and experienced. The Spirit of healing is present in worship, sacraments, preaching, prayer, fellowship and pastoral and social ministry of the Church.…