TRAUMA: 10 Reasons Why Christians Need to be Talking about It

Reason #1:Christians are affected by trauma.

Reason #2:Pastors and ministry staff are affected by trauma in unique ways.

Reason #3:Childhood trauma is much more common than you think.

Reason #5Things we might consider everyday life events can create more post-traumatic stress symptoms than life-threatening events.

Reason #7Childhood trauma negatively affects people's view of God and their ability to form a healthy emotional attachment with God.

Reason #8:Childhood trauma negatively affects people's ability to form healthy emotional attachments with other people.

Reason #9:Childhood trauma is at the root of addiction and mental health issues.

Reason #10:The church knows the secret — God heals trauma and uses healing to draw people to him.

Implementing Trauma-Informed Caring in Your Christian Community