The Hope’s Companion Blog
Insights, encouragement, and practical tools for creating trauma-informed churches and caring well for survivors.
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When Trauma Survivors Pull Away: 5 Mistakes Churches Make and What to Do Instead
When someone in your church has experienced trauma but has pulled away or isn’t talking about it, it can be hard to know how to help. It’s natural…
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More Than Grief: Responding to Trauma in the First Steps of Ministry Care
In the face of a traumatic event, initial trauma care in ministry must address more than just grief. Imagine two people stand before you, both in need of…
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The Three E’s: A Framework for Understanding Trauma in the Church
Does Understanding Trauma in the Church Really Make a Difference? You might think it’s similar to walking alongside someone through grief or illness. After all, both involve suffering,…
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Trauma Shouldn’t Be a Buzzword: How the Three E’s of Trauma Bring Clarity
These days, the word trauma is everywhere. It shows up in headlines, on social media, and in everyday conversations. Almost any hard experience—from a difficult discussion to a…
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Is Trauma-Informed Care Biblical?
A Gospel-Centered Perspective As the language of trauma and trauma-informed care becomes more common in our culture, many pastors and ministry leaders are asking an important question: is…
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Three Essential Truths About Trauma That Can Transform Your Ministry
If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or a follower of Jesus who wants to love others well, it’s almost certain that you are walking alongside someone who has…
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