{"product_id":"when-its-trauma-a-biblical-guide-to-understanding-trauma-and-walking-faithfully-with-sufferers-by-darby-a-strickland","title":"When It's Trauma - A Biblical Guide To Understanding Trauma And Walking Faithfully With Sufferers by Darby A. Strickland","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Sunday, men and women scarred by crises and betrayals worship among us. Our Lord not only \u003cem\u003ecalls\u003c\/em\u003e us to help them but \u003cem\u003eequips\u003c\/em\u003e us to do so. Out of her careful study of Scripture and years of counseling experience, Darby Strickland has written a comprehensive resource to help counselors, church leaders, and laypeople understand the unique wounds of trauma—and then come alongside sufferers with effective, thoughtful care that shows the love of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll learn how to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eidentify and name common wounds of trauma \u003c\/strong\u003e(physical anguish, shame, hypervigilance, reexperienced trauma, avoidance, faith questions) so people feel understood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003euse gentle discovery questions and reflection prompts \u003c\/strong\u003eto listen well, pace your care, and avoid further injuring sufferers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eshape church communities \u003c\/strong\u003ethat lament honestly, protect the vulnerable, and patiently encourage restoration and healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso includes\u003c\/strong\u003e reproducible worksheet, guide to medical referrals, and case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s rare for a book to strike such a beautiful balance between biblical wisdom and practical instruction when addressing a topic as complex as trauma. But Darby Strickland has not only accomplished it—she has provided a resource that acknowledges the full breadth of trauma’s impact, while mining the depths of Christ’s healing presence and power to be found within it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Sarah Walton,\u003c\/strong\u003e Author, \u003cem\u003eTears and Tossings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“An invaluable resource that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen It’s Trauma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis more than a book—it is a genuine act of kindness for those of us who desire to walk faithfully alongside sufferers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Chris Moles,\u003c\/strong\u003e Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Domestic Abuse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A much-needed, Scripture-rich resource that belongs in the hands of every counselor, helper, and church leader. . . . Accessible, deeply insightful, and profoundly thoughtful.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Jonathan D. Holmes,\u003c\/strong\u003e Executive Director, Fieldstone Counseling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book contains decades of hard-earned wisdom. . . . Darby beautifully brings together theological depth with deeply practical guidance as she speaks into a complex yet crucial topic.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Esther Liu,\u003c\/strong\u003e Author, \u003cem\u003eShame: Being Known and Loved\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This masterful book brings a rich theoretical and biblical understanding of trauma alongside a wonderfully practical wisdom. It is a comprehensive guide that not only describes the many ways that trauma affects a person but also shows what wise Christian care should look like. This is the very best resource for anyone who is seeking to provide compassionate, biblical care for those affected by trauma.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Steve Midgley,\u003c\/strong\u003e Executive Director, Biblical Counselling UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"product_contributor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prpbooks.com\/authors\/darby-strickland\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"contributor\" alt=\"Darby Strickland\" src=\"https:\/\/commondatastorage.googleapis.com\/prpbooks%2Fimages%2Fauthors%2Fweb%2FStrickland_Darby.jpg\" width=\"242\" height=\"303\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"float_left\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contributor_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDarby Strickland counsels and teaches at t\u003c\/span\u003ehe Christian Counseling \u0026amp; Educational Foundation in Glenside, Pennsylvania. She is the author of a number of works on abuse, trauma, and related topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"P\u0026R","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46642962890929,"sku":"9798887790466","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1735\/2395\/files\/WhenIt_sTraumacover.webp?v=1770434256","url":"https:\/\/www.biblicalcounselingbooks.com\/products\/when-its-trauma-a-biblical-guide-to-understanding-trauma-and-walking-faithfully-with-sufferers-by-darby-a-strickland","provider":"Biblical Counseling Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}