A Word from Bob
“Trauma” is a word, and an experience, that every Christian and every biblical counselor must reckon with. Because of this reality, I’ve collated the following biblical counseling resources on trauma, traumatic-suffering, and biblical counseling.
Of course, I do not agree with every word of every resource listed here. Instead, I provide the following titles, links, and introductory summaries so that you have access to a cross-section of biblical counseling perspectives on trauma.
Two Introductory, Foundational Resources on Biblical Counseling and Trauma Care
For an introduction to a biblical understanding of trauma care, I recommend starting with these two resources.
Darby Strickland, Foundations of Trauma Care for Biblical Counselors
In this Journal of Biblical Counseling article, readers gain an understanding of what trauma is and why our ministry to trauma victims needs to be carefully structured from the outset. Darby Strickland charts a path for biblical counselors using Scripture, counseling illustrations, and the three foundations of trauma-informed care. She also offers tools readers can utilize in their counseling.
Nate Brooks, Tate Cockrell, Brad Hambrick, Kristin Kellen, and Sam Williams, What Is Redemptive Counseling / Clinically Informed Biblical Counseling?
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