When It's Trauma

When It's Trauma

A Biblical Guide to Understanding Trauma and Walking Faithfully with Sufferers

Darby Strickland

Every church, small group, and home has people wounded by trauma—this is your guide to helping well.

Trauma is everywhere—and often misunderstood. In When It’s Trauma, counselor Darby A. Strickland draws from Scripture and years of counseling experience to equip believers to:

• Name and understand common wounds of trauma (shame, hypervigilance, reliving painful memories, avoidance, and struggling faith) so those who suffer feel seen. 
• Use gentle reflection questions and reflection tools that invite safe conversation and avoid re-injuring the hurting. 
• Build healthy church communities that lament openly, protect vulnerable people, and foster ongoing healing. 

This paperback includes reproducible worksheets, case studies, and guidance for medical referrals—making it practical for pastors, counselors, caregivers, and laypeople. 

Whether you’re walking with someone through crisis, planning care ministry, or seeking personal growth, When It’s Trauma offers clarity, compassion, and Christ-centered hope.