"The church has needed this book for a long time. In a practical and accessible style, Eliza Huie offers expert advice on how to care for people who have experienced trauma. Trauma Aware engages scientific research, draws on current trauma literature, and grounds itself in God's Word to offer an expanded framework for joining people in their trauma recovery. I already know I will be recommending this book over and over again." --Esther Smith, LCPC, director of Christian Trauma Counseling; author of A Still and Quiet Mind "In Trauma Aware , Eliza helps to foster a heart of compassion and comfort for those of us seeking to be 'conduits of care' for individuals who have experienced life-changing and traumatic circumstances . She equips us with biblical truth and with a posture of humility to listen, to respond graciously, and to care deeply.Every Christian should read this book--either as one wanting to help others or one seeking to better understand their own hurt. This book provides a salve of hope and healing through Christ for a broken world.
Lord, come quickly!" --Jeff Dalrymple, executive director, Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention "Eliza Huie's Trauma Aware offers a profound exploration of the complexities of trauma through a biblical lens. With compassionate wisdom, she guides readers to understand how trauma can impact our lives and how God's grace can heal. Filled with practical tools and biblical insights, Huie equips individuals and churches to address the reality of trauma and seek wholeness. This is the book the church has needed for a long time on this issue." --Jason Kovacs, executive director, Gospel Care Collective "Trauma studies--and traumatized people--deserve the church's best efforts. In Trauma Aware , Eliza helps us minister to the whole person, body and soul. The book evidences her strong case knowledge, maintains a connection to biblical and theological reflection, and engages the broader field with readable surveys and constructive Christian wisdom. We all need to hear this healing calling: moving toward sufferers, bearing burdens, and so fulfilling the law of Christ.
" --Rev. Michael Gembola, LPC, executive director, Blue Ridge Christian Counseling.