"Will equip students, caregivers, ministers, and counselors alike with a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices" This accessible resource explores concepts of trauma, abuse, and trauma-informed care, integrating psychology with theology to promote resilience."Clear, compassionate, and deeply grounded. I'm eager to commend this book to my students, clients, and beyond."-- Chuck DeGroat , LPC, Western Theological Seminary"Marbury has written an extremely thorough synthesis of the best psychological, scientific findings on trauma while also engaging in deep, sensitive, theological reflection. An immediately practical text for clinicians, ministerial leaders, and laypersons caring for traumatized persons."-- Brad D. Strawn , LCP, Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy"A timely resource that will equip students, caregivers, ministers, and counselors alike with a deep understanding of trauma-informed practices. Marbury describes the complexities of trauma with remarkable clarity and insight.

"-- Nii A. Addy , Yale School of Medicine"A theologically rich, clinically astute, and relationally oriented vision of trauma that will serve therapists, caregivers, and pastors well. I am eager to place this book in my students' hands."-- David J. Van Dyke , LMFT, Wheaton College"This book illustrates how trauma, when met with attuned and dignifying care, can give rise to resilience, deeper meaning making, and spiritual growth. A practical and humane resource for counselors, caregivers, and ministers seeking to accompany others with discernment, care, and humility."-- Joseph M. Williams , LCMHC-A, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill"Few voices integrate clinical research with compassionate pastoral wisdom as experientially as Marbury.

Therapists, ministers, and lay leaders alike will find this insightful and highly practical book a breath of fresh air."-- Shan Alexander , LPC-MHSP, director and therapist, Integrate Christian Counseling Services"A hopeful, holistic guide for counseling those affected by trauma."-- Sam R. Williams , Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (retired)"Easy to read and hard to put down, this book lays out a foundation for understanding the implications of trauma and abuse."-- Suzanne R. Bates , LPC, Covenant Theological Seminary.