“Narcissists are, by definition, self-centered, and leave a path of relational devastation in their wake. So, what happens when a pastor, or church leader, is a narcissist? On this episode of The Roys Report, Dr. Langberg joins Julie for a second discussion—this one focused on the issue of narcissists in the church. As Langberg notes, […]
“We know from both the literature and from experience that trauma and abuse violate every aspect of the child—their world, their self, their future and their faith. A child is, by definition, in process. Children are vulnerable, dependent and easily influenced. We believe good nutrition is important for our children because what they consume will […]
In the second session we will focus on how the counsellor listens to trauma and enters in more deeply into the experience of abuse. A case will be presented for discussion.
Natural disasters, interpersonal trauma, and violence victims combined make up a huge pool of suffering and often incapacitated humans, many not only right outside the doors of our churches but also sitting in our pews. How can we, the church in the 21st century, respond to this great mission field of traumatized humans?
Trauma raises questions about who God is, his character, his faithfulness, his purposes, and his capacity to keep us. It is critical that we understand the nature of these struggles and do not silence them or treat them as a failure of faith.
Global statistics suggest that one in three females and one in six males will be victims of sexual violence at some point in their lives. This seminar will focus on how to counsel victims who have endured the trauma of sexual abuse.
Historically, when someone has experienced trauma that has a lasting impact, they have been diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In recent years those who work with trauma victims have advocated for an additional category: Complex Trauma.
