What’s the difference between trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder? Is it possible to go through traumatic events without them leading to PTSD? In this second video in my “Trauma Survival Guide,” I explore some of these questions, as well as how the definition and understanding of trauma has evolved over the years. I will put … More The Trauma Survival Guide Part 2: What is Trauma?
For several years now, God has been teaching me about trauma. As I have accompanied our adopted children on their healing journeys from a background of risk, and as I have experienced various painful situations myself that could be described as traumatic, I have often had the sense that God is preparing me in some … More Faith in Times of Trauma
Imagine for a minute that you are waiting outside a doctor’s office for your appointment. A number flashes up on the screen and you automatically stand up and head for the doctor’s door. Suddenly a man taps you rudely on the shoulder and says with great frustration, “Are you stupid or something? Can’t you see … More How to Deal with a Harsh Inner Critic
Higher Than Me 