Redeeming Heartache, a Discussion with the Authors

1283 Deer Valley Drive,Park City UT 84060

24 April, 2022

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Enjoy an afternoon with the authors of Redeeming Heartache, a book on the unique approach to healing transformation after trauma and abuse. Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel will be at the Christian Center of Park City to talk about their new book, Redeeming Heartache. Dan and Cathy are renowned authors, speakers, and educators who have brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives through their unique approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For more than 30 years, the Allender Theory has helped people understand how the story of the gospel can redeem the impacts of suffering and heartache on our relationships, marriages, and families. Redeeming Heartache presents a life-changing process of true connection and healing with ourselves, God, and others. With a clear, biblically trustworthy method, Allender and Loerzel walk you through a journey of profound inner transformation - from the shame and hurt of old emotional wounds to true freedom and healing. Drawn from modern research and their pioneering work at The Allender Center, they will help you identify your core trauma in one of the three outcast archetypes--the widow, orphan, or stranger--and chart your path of growth into the God-given roles of priest, prophet, or leader. Dr. Dan Allender is a pioneer of a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy. For over 30 years, the Allender Theory has brought healing and transformation to hundreds of thousands of lives by bridging the story of the gospel and the stories of trauma and abuse that mark so many. After receiving his Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary, Dan earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Dan previously served on faculty at the Biblical Counseling Department of Grace Theological Seminary (1983-1989) and Colorado Christian University (1989-1997). In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009. In 2011, The Allender Center was founded by Dr. Dan Allender and Rebecca Allender, MA, alongside Cathy Loerzel, MA, with the support of The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology to cultivate healing and train leaders and mental health professionals to courageously engage others’ stories of harm. Cathy Loerzel combines a business strategy background and a deep understanding of the cultural landscape to her roles in The Allender Center and The Seattle School. She has held previous roles in the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill, in process and change management at PWC and IBM, and in leadership development in the wilderness of Pennsylvania. Cathy joined The Seattle School first as an MA in Counseling Psychology student in 2004. As a student she took on a staff role as Student Council Facilitator, and upon graduation, joined the team full time. Cathy has served in a variety of positions, including in organizational development, event planning, and donor relations, and she played a key role in founding The Allender Center and growing its mission. She is also the co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals True Calling with Dr. Dan Allender. The Christian Center of Park City is a non-profit organization based in beautiful Park City, Utah. For over 16 years, the Christian Center has “met people at their point of need as an expression of God’s love” through our services—counseling, food pantry, clothing, and more! We primarily serve residents in Summit & Wasatch counties and are currently operating two food pantries and several other food-related programs in the community. To learn more, visit us at www.ccofpc.org