Overcoming the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences
There is likely no more vulnerable time in a person’s life than when they are a child. When we
Healing for the Soul: Addressing Trauma, Overcoming Shame
Scripture describes God’s Word as alive and powerful. Sharper than a two-edged sword, it is dynamic to distinguish the
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Options
Traumatic events are unpredictable and devastating. They can happen any time and anywhere, leaving the people who experience them with
Different Types of Attachment and Their Effect on Relationships
How things begin makes a huge difference in what happens after. If your first meeting with someone is unpleasant,
When Forgiveness Is Hard: Survivors of Abuse and Trauma
You are sitting in your counselor's office. After weeks or months of tears and work you are well on
On Becoming: Self-Growth Through Struggle
Viktor Frankl (1905-1997), the Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, represents the epitome of overcoming tragedy and making it meaningful. A Holocaust
4 Ways to Find Relief from Trauma and PTSD
The effects of trauma and PTSD on a person’s life are wide-reaching both in time span and relational bandwidth.
What Constitutes Trauma?
In this article, I am going to define trauma from a clinical perspective, but also give insight into how
Different Types and Effects of Trauma
Trauma is the response to something - usually one or more events - that overwhelms a person's ability to
How Your PTSD is Made Worse by Avoidance Behavior
A common response to trauma is emotional avoidance. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sometimes include emotional