Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery

Description In this episode, “The Art of Being Gentle With Yourself,” we explore what it means to practice self-compassion in a world that constantly pushes perfection. Together, we’ll look at the definition of self-compassion, how it connects with gentleness, and why gentleness—as a fruit of the Spirit—is something Christians often overlook when it comes to themselves. We’ll talk about how gentleness can play a powerful role in healing trauma, especially since trauma can feel like the opposite of compassion and softness. I’ll share some personal examples of how I’ve learned to slow down, give myself grace, and be gentler in my own healing journey—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Finally, we’ll consider how practicing gentleness toward ourselves can help us extend true compassion and kindness to others. For breakdown of episode and sources, GO HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sRCbHRW9kc84cTAxz1BnGttNcbx8TzEhEpU58Mb1B_4/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Description: In this episode, we dive into the deep ways childhood experiences shape how we connect, trust, and relate to others—and how those wounds can follow us into adulthood. If you’ve ever felt the sting of emotional neglect, the confusion of inconsistent love, or the fear of vulnerability, this episode is for you. Together, we explore what attachment wounds are, how they show up in relationships and faith, and, most importantly, how God can be the ultimate secure attachment figure. I’ll guide you through practical steps to experience God’s unwavering love, let Him reparent the parts of you that were hurt, and start building healthier, more secure connections with others. By the end, you’ll have reflection tools, prayer practices, and a fresh perspective on trust, healing, and belonging in Christ. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro to Topic 7:39 What Are Attachment Wounds? 17:40 God As the Ultimate Secure Attachment Figure 22:53 How to Develop a Secure Attachment With God 35:40 Healing Attachment Wounds in Human Relationships 41:44 Practical Exercises to Build a Secure Connection With God GO HERE FOR SOURCES https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eWy0bAGN9Y0Znyg2jTCSerSFHRwQzAIXhcnBg0Mo8jI/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what resilience really is—especially for those of you who feel like healing is slow, messy, or impossible. If you’ve ever wondered why you still feel stuck, or doubted whether you’re making progress, this conversation is for you. Resilience isn’t about pushing through or being endlessly strong—it’s about slowly coming back to safety, connection, and self after pain. We’ll explore how real resilience works in the body, mind, and spirit, why it doesn’t always look impressive on the outside, and how both grace and grit are part of your healing—and why you’re likely already more resilient than you think. For time stamps and resources of this episode GO HERE. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ma6Bw4veK6CufNOtknWDvbI-a8L08HxrLLfIVHcULA/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: Breaking generational trauma means learning to recognize unhealthy patterns—and choosing not to pass them on. In this episode, we explore how generational trauma affects your life, relationships, and faith, and how to start healing it with God’s help. We’ll talk about inherited emotional and spiritual patterns, how trauma lives in the body, and how people in Scripture broke the cycle in their own families. You’ll leave with practical tools, biblical encouragement, and a reminder that healing is possible—starting with you. Breakdown of Episode 6:01 What Is Generational Trauma? 18:49 Impacts of Generational Trauma 31:16 Cultural Impacts of Generational Trauma 36:33 Breaking Generational Trauma 47:36 Practices to Heal Generational Trauma Resources LINK HERE https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xXQuqrSZOXE1j9XuxEU0-XG9FNVo_dujzb7j2OtPxlQ/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description Do you ever feel like there’s a specific area of your life where you struggle no matter what you do? I spent years doing all the “right” things—vision boards, affirmations, money mindset work, deep dives into my blocks, all in hopes of becoming someone who deserved abundance. But no matter how hard I worked, nothing changed the way I hoped. The promises of the law of attraction and prosperity gospel started to feel like gaslighting—like if it wasn’t working, it must be my fault. I internalized it as failure, as proof that I was broken or cursed when it came to money. And it wasn’t just the inner work—I worked hard in external ways too. I built skills, pursued opportunities, worked on professional growth, and still found myself hitting the same walls. It left me questioning my worth and wondering if success was only for people who already felt whole. But I’m learning that healing isn’t a prerequisite for success or for being seen, respected, or loved. We don’t have to be perfectly aligned or “fixed” to deserve a breakthrough. We can be in process and still be enough. We can be messy and still make progress. Our worth isn’t something we have to earn—it’s something we carry with us, something God has already give us, even when nothing’s working out the way we hoped. Time Stamps Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: If you’re feeling tired from trying to hold everything together perfectly — you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re having a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to choose progress over perfection. We’ll be looking at it through three lenses: first, how perfectionism shows up for just about everyone when we tie our worth to our performance; second, how it runs even deeper for trauma survivors, where perfection sometimes became a way to stay safe or avoid harm; and third, how even in our Christian walk, perfectionism can quietly slip in and make us feel like we have to earn God’s love — when the truth is, His love has never depended on our performance. Each of these journeys is different, but if you see yourself in any of them, know this: you are already loved, already enough, and you are not alone in this fight. Today, we’re giving ourselves permission to grow at our own pace, trust God's grace, and celebrate every small, brave step we take. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro 3:27 General Perfectionism and Guarding Against Perfectionism 21:55 Perfectionism as Christians and Pitfalls to Avoid 39:55 Perfectionism as Trauma Survivors and Pitfalls to Avoid 62:00 Practices to Overcome Perfectionism SEE RESOURCES HERE Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

When you’ve experienced trauma, it can be hard to separate who you are from what you’ve been through. The way trauma affects the brain can leave you with deep-seated beliefs that you are unworthy, broken, or beyond healing—but that isn’t the truth. You can feel like you're always reactive, angry, and afraid. In this episode, we explore how trauma distorts self-perception and how both psychology and faith offer pathways to reclaiming your identity. We’ll talk about how the brain forms false narratives around trauma, why healing requires both renewing the mind and restoring the nervous system, and how Scripture speaks directly to our worth and purpose. You’ll also get practical exercises—like journaling through a new lens, reframing painful memories with God’s presence, and using breath prayers to calm anxiety. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unseen, unworthy, or stuck in old patterns, this episode offers tangible steps to help you reconnect with who you truly are in Christ and in your intrinsic worth. Breakdown of Episode and Resource From Episode: ***CLICK HERE*** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sqq8LjSDlNL4FC0Wac1RTyYn9M820UQ3MvbOlsc2L2E/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: In this first episode of the season, we’re tackling the impact of words—how well-meaning but uninformed people and abusers use language to dismiss, shame, or control survivors. These statements can keep you stuck in self-doubt and isolation, making it harder to trust yourself and your healing process. We’ll break down common phrases that invalidate and gaslight, then reframe them with trauma-informed alternatives that affirm your experiences and support your growth. We break this down into two categories, phrases that well-meaning people who are not trauma-informed say and phrases that abusers use intentionally to cause harm. This episode is about recognizing the harm in these messages, rewriting the narrative, and choosing words that empower instead of diminish. Let’s start this season by standing in truth and reclaiming the language of healing so we can live the lives God intended for us. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro and Update on Channel 4:05 Intro to Topic and Two Types of Harmful Statements 9:03 Harmful Statements Abusers Say & Trauma-Informed Alternatives 19:40 Well-Intended but Harmful Statements & Trauma-Informed Alternatives 31:23 Closing Sources: Episode Season 4 related to this episode: "Toxic Religious Phrases People Tell Trauma Survivors and What to Tell Yourself Instead." Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

2025 Podcast Update #2 I share an update on the future direction of the podcast and my life. New episodes are coming, but they have been delayed and I will need to cut back on the podcast to focus on other areas of life. God bless you and thank you for listening. Donate (See Free Resources Linked) Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry https://www.patreon.com/christianemotionalrecovery?fan_landing=true Donate One-Time Through PayPal Donation Donate monthly to help trauma survivors through Patreon. Donate one-time through PayPal Link Provided Here Donate One-Time Through Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/christianemotionalrecovery Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Description: In this episode, we explore why the holiday season can be uniquely challenging for many, particularly those coping with grief, strained family dynamics, loneliness, trauma, financial stress, or mental health struggles. For many, the holidays are a time of joy, family, and the celebration of the birth of our savior. For others, the holidays can be more complicated. We discuss practical strategies to protect your emotional well-being, such as setting boundaries, managing expectations, creating space for rest and joy, and finding meaningful ways to connect with others. We also discuss how you can help others who may be going through similar challenges. Remember it's okay if you're feeling a lot of emotions during the holidays. Take time to feel these, while also finding ways to feel peace, joy, and comfort where you're at, even if the holidays can be difficult. By addressing these challenges with compassion and by being intentional, you can navigate the season more peacefully and create a sense of hope, safety, and healing for yourself and others, even amidst the challenges of the holidays. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro and Why We Are More Vulnerable During the Holidays 16:41 What You Can Do To Protect Yourself, Heal Yourself, and Make The Holidays Better for Yourself and Others Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: It can be easy to get caught up in what happened to us, in difficulties, and in the healing work so much, that forget why we're doing this healing work, to experience more joy! The following saying resonated with me and inspired this podcast: "You're not healing to be able to handle trauma. You're used to trauma. You're healing to be able to handle joy." Joy is one of the fruits of the spirit and a fruit of our healing labors. God wants us to not only experience joy, but to embody it. We cover why joy is so important in trauma recovery, how to avoid toxic positivity and bypassing when cultivating joy, and how to cultivate more joy in your life with the realities and unique challenges of being a trauma survivor in mind. As a survivor, it can be more challenging to experience joy, but like the rest of healing work, it is a skill that can be learned. You CAN live a joyful life, in spite of all that has happened to you. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro 4:40 Why Joy Is So Important in Trauma Recovery and Why Toxic Bypassing Doesn't Work 11:52 Different Kinds of Joy 18:30 Why Trauma Survivors Struggle More to Experience Joy and Starting Where You're At 31:44 How to Embody Joy After Trauma To access sources, go HERE Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: Many of us heard growing up that self-care was "selfish" or "ungodly." However, no one can give from an empty well, and even Jesus escaped the crowds for rest, solitude, and time with God. We all need forms of self-care to heal and restore our bodies, minds, and souls. Healing from trauma requires a holistic approach to self-care, addressing all aspects of our well-being. There are six categories of self-care: physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual, and practical. Each of these can be approached from a Christian perspective, especially for trauma survivors, to promote healing and growth. For survivors, it’s crucial to approach these categories of self-care with patience and self-compassion. Healing is a gradual process, and integrating these practices into daily life can help rebuild a sense of safety, control, and well-being. Additionally, anchoring these practices in faith can provide a deep sense of purpose and connection throughout the healing journey. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:04 Why Self-Care Is Important 6:30 The Six Types of Self-Care 18:52 Six Types of Self-Care From a Christian Perspective and for Trauma Recovery CLICK HERE FOR SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JboZhwkIuEphtEeaQ-8jyLGHWv804Zk5LMMg-iWduLo/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Description: While it's easy to go down a rabbit hole on the concept of narcissism, it's good to be empowered and educated and protect yourself from narcissistic behaviors in certain others. Please keep in mind that having a certain level of narcissistic traits can be healthy in a balance. However, narcissism exists on a spectrum with some people having higher narcissistic traits, and even some who have full blown NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder, which is in the DSM). We will go over the common categories of narcissists both in clinical and common spaces. We'll discuss how to spot each one, what their behaviors are, how they interact with others, and how you can protect yourself from these different types. Check out the sources here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLXJVBatIZcq2vBt5YHBjoYHteqGBw4If_-IfzV9O30/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Episode Description Mirror Neurons are one of the main parts of our brain that helps us with learning, cognition, empathy, and relationships. Mirror neurons are what help us respond to and learn from our caretakers as children and learn behavior through imitation, and they are involved in the development of our inner child. Understanding how mirror neurons impact these functions, as well as our childhood development and interactions with others, can help us understand what went wrong if we experienced traumatic events or abuse. Understanding what went wrong, we can also learn strategies to use our mirror neurons to heal our trauma through the body, brain, and neural network at its source. This episode explains these processes and gives you strategies for healing mirror neurons as well as an exercise to heal your inner child. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro to New Episode 3:26 What Are Mirror Neurons and How Do They Work? 14:16 What Is the Connection Between Mirror Neurons and Childhood Trauma? 26:18 Using Mirror Neurons to Heal the Inner Child and Childhood Trauma 35:19 Mirror Neuron Healing Exercise for the Inner Child To get sources and exercise from talk, CLICK HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X2seLDNiUYyjKfMy4NVlgPYQStzTqzKkmMvUV1mEPjQ/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

Episode Description In Coming out of the F.O.G., we discuss the acronym, Fear, Obligation, and Guilt, which creates the acronym F.O.G. Much like the word "fog," emotional manipulators will often use fear, obligation, and guilt to confuse and control people, particularly those who are sensitive, compassionate, empathetic, and may be prone to codependency. This can make sensitive Christians especially vulnerable, since they tend have a strong level of conscientiousness. Manipulators like to use tactics that will make others question themselves and their motives, often using gaslighting to keep the other person off balance. Though we are called by God to help others, it's important we examine our motives. If others are exploiting our good will with guilt to get us to do things, this is not from God. Knowing the strategies that emotional blackmailers use will help you to identify their tactics, respond constructively, protect yourself, and get your life back, so you can live the life God intended you to live. You can be free of these tactics and help others knowing your motives come from genuine love and care for others. Breakdown of Episode 1:17 Intro 4:28 Intro to Coming out of the F.O.G. 9:16 What is F.O.G. 21:31 What F.O.G. and Emotional Manipulation Look Like 36:03 How Christians, Empaths, and Codependents Can Be Vulnerable 42:48 Ways to Respond to F.O.G. and Emotional Blackmail CLICK HERE TO SEE RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t-_3YZ0bG1SJ9X6X3wlG7FrlkSdadYR6frhLd9Nu0V8/edit?usp=sharing Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...

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Subscribe to Youtube for exclusive NEW videos and free meditations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPw Video Description: Trauma Recovery is tricky work, and it's easy in everyday life and when we're doing healing work with a therapist or on our own to unintentionally retraumatize ourselves through no fault of our own. Knowing what works and doesn't work is vital to trauma recovery. Most people don't understand the nature of trauma recovery, and even many well-meaning experts can cause more harm than good when trying to help you. Often, we don't even know that certain events, healing strategies, or circumstances can retraumatize us. This video discusses ten specific ways we inadvertently become retraumatized and then ten solutions to avoid retraumatizing ourselves when doing healing work. We go into detail about why retraumatization happens in these situations and specific techniques that will help you move forward with healing work, while protecting yourself from further trauma. With the right education and tools, you CAN move forward instead of backward in your recovery journey and achieve Healing That Sticks! Resources: A.C.O.R.N Meditation I've linked the playlist to all four versions here. I mentioned this meditation in 18:30 of the video as one way to begin to see the difference between your initial trauma and layering more trauma, and it will help you with the other nine strategies as well. How Not to Get Retraumatized by Trauma Therapy in Gateway Counseling by John Hawkins, Jr., M.S., L.M.H.C., M.C.A.P. Are You Retraumatizing Yourself? 16 Self-Defeating Behaviors Common in Childhood PTSD by the Crappy Childhood Fairy--This is a video. PTSD Treatment and Why You Might Stay in It for So Long by Roland Bal Complex PTSD Treatment and Can You Fully Recover by Roland Bal While Christian Emotional Recovery Resources Podcast Website Access Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook Group Join Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube Channel Subscribe for Exclusive Material Not on Podcast Christian Emotional Recovery Store Get meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma Survivors Check out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email List Get updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free Resource Free Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through Patreon Help More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry ...