Trauma is a bigger player in our lives than you might think.

It's the unacknowledged guest at every gathering of humans.

And if we could learn to understand it better, we'd create a kinder, more compassionate world.

In today's episode we discuss trauma:

1. What is trauma?

2. What are Big T and little T traumas?

3. How does trauma impact your relationship to yourself, others and God?

4. The shaming messages that often sneak in as a result of trauma

5. What does the Bible say about trauma and healing?

6. How do you begin to heal?

Questions to consider:

What if what happened wasn’t your fault?

What if you didn’t deserve that treatment?

What if there’s not something wrong with you?

What if you were created a beautiful soul made in God's image?

Is there any sliver of you that could believe that?

What if the heart of God is to heal?

You can find a list of all the resources mentioned in this episode, including trauma-informed care, at www.dralisoncook.com/podcast

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

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