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Marriage

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Life Challenges
Sexual trauma and its effect on marriage
Written by Aline-Vanya Guillaume

“I was seven years old. Or maybe eight?” she...

Life Challenges
When your spouse struggles with past trauma
Written by Mark Mayfield

Karen and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my...

Parenting

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Parenting
Trauma and your teen
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

I recently had the tremendous privilege of attending the Christian Alliance for...

Parenting
Psychological trauma: What was intended for evil God can use for good
Written by Karl Benzio

We live in a fallen world...

Parenting
Q&A: Helping children cope after traumatic events
Written by Focus on the Family

Question: How can I make sure that my children will recover...

Parenting
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 25, 2025 Melanie Shankle
Parenting
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 24, 2025 Melanie Shankle
Parenting
Parenting a child affected by a traumatic incident
Written by Joannie DeBrito

Nearly two decades later, the sights, sounds and smells...

Life Challenges
What does it take to be a foster/adoptive parent? 5 characteristics in becoming a trauma-competent healing parent
Written by Jayne Schooler

Some years ago, at a retreat...

Life Challenges

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Life Challenges
Defining and understanding trauma
Written by Mark Mayfield

Brooke* walked into my office and immediately curled up in a corner of the couch. This defensive...

Life Challenges
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2) (Best of 2025)
Mar 11, 2026 Melanie Shankle
Life Challenges
Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 1 of 2) (Best of 2025)
Mar 10, 2026 Melanie Shankle
Life Challenges
When your spouse struggles with past trauma
Written by Mark Mayfield

Karen and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my...

Life Challenges
What does it take to be a foster/adoptive parent? 5 characteristics in becoming a trauma-competent healing parent
Written by Jayne Schooler

Some years ago, at a retreat...

Life Challenges
Trauma Aware
Eliza Huie
Life Challenges
Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma (Part 2 of 2)
Aug 6, 2025 Eliza Huie
Life Challenges
Triumph Over Trauma
Gregory L. Jantz with Keith Wall
Faith and Culture
Understanding God’s heart for the traumatized
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

Since the concept of trauma and the specific word “trauma” is...

Life Challenges
Finding Hope and Healing from Trauma (Part 1 of 2)
Aug 5, 2025 Eliza Huie
Life Challenges
Sexual trauma and its effect on marriage
Written by Aline-Vanya Guillaume

“I was seven years old. Or maybe eight?” she...

Faith And Culture

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Faith and Culture
Understanding God’s heart for the traumatized
Written by Wendy Kittlitz

Since the concept of trauma and the specific word “trauma” is...

Faith and Culture
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*: A tale of trauma, loneliness, and hope
Written by Subby Szterszky

Just when it felt like...

Life Challenges
Trauma Aware
Eliza Huie
Life Challenges
Understanding and Overcoming Trauma (Part 2 of 2)
Sep 12, 2024 Dr. Gregory Jantz
Faith and Culture
Understanding and Overcoming Trauma (Part 1 of 2)
Sep 11, 2024 Dr. Gregory Jantz
Life Challenges
Triumph Over Trauma
Gregory L. Jantz with Keith Wall