Episode 4: What do I need to know about trauma?

Published: May 26, 2022, 8 a.m.

Trauma is a bigger player in our lives than you might think.\nIt's the unacknowledged guest at every gathering of humans.\xa0\nAnd if we could learn to understand it better, we'd create a kinder, more compassionate world. \xa0\xa0\nIn today's episode we discuss trauma: \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n1. What is trauma? \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n2. What are Big T and little T traumas? \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n3. How does trauma impact your relationship to yourself, others and God? \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n4. The shaming messages that often sneak in as a result of trauma \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n5. What does the Bible say about trauma and healing? \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\n6. How do you begin to heal? \xa0\n\nQuestions to consider:\xa0\nWhat if what happened wasn\u2019t your fault?\xa0\nWhat if you didn\u2019t deserve that treatment?\xa0\nWhat if there\u2019s not something wrong with you?\xa0\nWhat if you were created a beautiful soul made in God's image?\xa0\nIs there any sliver of you that could believe that?\xa0\nWhat if the heart of God is to heal? \xa0\n\nYou can find a list of all the resources mentioned in this episode, including trauma-informed care, at www.dralisoncook.com/podcast\nSign up to receive Dr. Cook\u2019s weekly email and receive 2 free e-books and a guided prayer reflection at https://www.dralisoncook.com/books/boundaries-for-your-soul\xa0\n\nMusic by Andy Luiten\xa0\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices