Showing results for "Trauma and Forgiveness" in Psychology

We have all been hurt. You may still be feeling the pain of childhood abuse or neglect, the sting of rejection or abandonment, the shame of prejudice or ridicule. You may have already come far in healing your wounds. But until you can let go of anger, grudges, resentment, and the desire to punish your offender, those wounds will continue to hold you back from loving, giving and living fully.

The groundbreaking work on trauma that remains a “classic for our generation” (Bessel van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score) Trauma and Recovery is the foundational text on understanding trauma survivors. By placing individual experience in a political frame, psychiatrist...

Do you struggle to accept that your parents didn’t raise you? Has their absence caused you emotional or childhood trauma? Is it difficult for you to build friendships or intimate relationships? Do you suffer from constant anxiety or feel like you’re never enough? You’re in the right place, Bright Souls. This podcast was created to support you on your emotional healing journey — to help you release fear, build trusting relationships, and walk with greater confidence. Hi, I’m Beverly — a firm believer in Jesus Christ. My biological parents didn’t raise me, and I am a survivor of ...

Are you struggling to forgive yourself? Do you hold a grudge against someone who harmed you physically, emotionally, or mentally? Do you find it hard to forgive the adults in your life who were supposed to protect you, but didn’t? Do you hold resentment against a whole class of people because you’ve been discriminated against? I’VE BEEN THERE. I KNOW. I’m Dr. Carron Silva, Your Forgiveness Guide. As a woman of faith, I’ve spent the last 30 years seeking healing for sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, and healing from racial discrimination. What I’ve learned is that therapy could...

Welcome, friend. Breaking the Trauma Cycle is a safe place for Christian moms who are ready to heal, grow, and chase after their God-given dreams—without the weight of the past holding them back. For two decades, I tried everything I could to escape the pain of trauma. I ignored it, numbed it, and searched for relief anywhere I could find it. But in my darkest moment, through tears and desperation, I turned to God and handed Him all my broken pieces. That was the beginning of true healing. Today, I no longer see myself as a victim, but as a valued daughter of the King. And I want you to ...