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?
Psychologist Diane Langberg talks about what to do when trauma is in the church.
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.
Dr. Diane Langberg presents an overview of phases one and two of trauma recovery to Rwandan counselors and NGO workers.
Dr. Diane Langberg speaks on the topic, "Living with the Inheritance of Trauma."