While this blog departs a little from the normal EMDC topics it has been dealt with in the past. An Introduction to Healing the Wounds of Trauma may be found in ‘Past Classes’ section of EMDC Online https://emdc.online/archive/496 (Richard on behalf of the EMDC blog team).
Strength from Weakness
Growing through Suffering
Publisher: Trauma Healing Institute (2021)
This book is the second in a series, intended to be used after the first book, Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help.
The first book helps people heal from trauma and loss using biblical and mental health principles. This second book, Strength from Weakness, helps people grow through their suffering and become more resilient so they are better prepared to face suffering in the future. It helps them explore more layers of their trauma and pain, and experience deeper layers of healing. It helps them gain skills to connect with others in healthier ways so that the underlying causes of trauma are addressed, and a strong, vibrant community is (re-)established. Finally, it helps people find and fulfil their purpose in life. This may include advocating for justice for those who are suffering from oppression. All these things work together to increase resilience.
Here is an introduction from Dr Phil Monroe, the director of the Trauma Healing Institute.