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Advice from the Experts: What Happens When Trauma Collides with Faith? 

Trauma and faith are two powerful forces that can both play a major role in a person’s life. When trauma and faith collide, the impact of the collision can be devastating and overwhelming. It is important to understand the effects of trauma on faith, and to have access to resources and support to help manage the response to trauma and ensure a successful healing journey.

 

Trauma can be defined as an event or experience that is overwhelming and can lead to shock, fear, and feelings of helplessness. Trauma can be physical or psychological, and can be caused by a variety of events, such as an accident, natural disasters, or violence. When trauma and faith collide, the impact can be especially difficult to manage. Trauma can lead to feelings of doubt, fear, and guilt, which can be damaging to a person’s faith.

 

The impact of trauma on faith can be seen in many different ways. For example, a person who has experienced trauma may find it difficult to connect with their faith. They may experience feelings of guilt and doubt, and may struggle to find meaning in their faith. This can lead to feelings of anger and depression, and may even cause a person to reject their faith altogether.

 

The effects of trauma on faith can also be seen in how a person responds to their faith. A person who has experienced trauma may respond differently to their faith than they did before the trauma. They may become more critical of their faith, and may question their beliefs and values. This can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness, and can even cause a person to lose their faith altogether.

 

It is important to understand that trauma and faith can both have an impact on a person’s life. It is also important to remember that the way a person manages their response to trauma can determine their healing journey. Wearing the mask of faith does not prevent trauma from impacting a person’s life in negative ways. It is important to seek help and support when dealing with trauma and faith, and to have access to resources and guidance to ensure a successful healing journey.

 

If you or someone you know is struggling with the impact of trauma and faith, I invite you to join me in my upcoming webinar. In the webinar, I will be discussing the effects of trauma on faith, and providing guidance and advice on how to manage the response to trauma and ensure a successful healing journey. I will also be discussing ways to connect with your faith and find meaning in the face of trauma.

 

In conclusion, trauma and faith can both have a powerful impact on a person’s life. When these two forces collide, the impact can be devastating and overwhelming. It is important to understand the effects of trauma on faith, and to have access to resources and support to help manage the response to trauma and ensure a successful healing journey. If you or someone you know is struggling with the impact of trauma and faith, I invite you to join me in my upcoming webinar.

https://expertise.tv/webinar/holding-onto-me-healing-trauma-with-tlc-trauma-informed-loving-conversation/landing

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3 Ways To Hold On To Your Peace When Your Trauma Is Triggered 

Trauma has impacted us in ways we have yet to understand. Our emotional response to our trauma is a result of the trigger. It is okay to not be okay. There is no golden rule that says our hearts and minds are not affected by trauma. The good news is we are loved by a God who knows all about what we go through. We are spiritual beings going through a human experience. In that experience, we face challenges to our faith. We can believe God and still be triggered by our trauma. God promises us a peace that passes all understanding in Phillipians 4:6-7 (AMP) "Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your specific requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]." As we live, move, and have our being in and through God, our peace is at stake when our trauma is triggered. The truth is God has given us endless access to peace. It is up to us to preserve and protect it. There are three ways that we can hold on to our peace when our trauma is triggered. Take a pause, say a prayer, make a plan. We take the pause to bring our mind into subjection. What you say to yourself drives your emotions which drives your behavior. When you take that pause you allow the Holy Spirit to arrest what you are saying to yourself in that moment. You then say a prayer to make the voice of the Holy Spirit louder than your voice which is telling you to give in to your flesh. Finally, you make a plan to address how you are going to handle this moment if it comes around again. Trauma triggers come from an external source. There are some things that you have little to no control over. It is up to you to prepare your heart and your mind to hold on to your peace.