Finding True Healing from Trauma - Dr. Elizabeth Stevens

[@Maru-pf4ie]

Please pray for my children and me. Depression, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder. Husband left, family doesn’t want to talk to us. No access to a Cristian therapist. May The Lord heal us, He is able.🙏

[@focusonthefamily]

Hello, Maru. We were sorry to hear about the difficulties your family is facing. We have read through the petitions you shared with us concerning you and your children, and want you to know that our staff has brought them before the Lord during our time of devotions. We trust He will prove His faithfulness in these and in the many other situations where His intervention is so clearly needed. For further help, we have counselors here at Focus who are available to talk with callers by phone to offer encouragement and guidance (at no cost). If you would like to speak with a caring individual, we invite you to call us at 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6:00 A.M. and 8:00 P.M. (MT). The Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a counselor to call you back. One of them will be in touch just as soon as they're able. May God lead you to the help you’re seeking.

[@MrLittlecows]

I am praying for you. I've been there and got through it myself w prayer and a very few friends help.❤

[@lisaforte1575]

This teaching is so needed in these days! I was 50 when the straw that broke the camel's back (through my church!) was placed on me and "suddenly" I had PTSD. Truly it had taken a lifetime of rapes, beatings, and other traumas that I had somehow managed to sort out and live through, finally adding up and demanding the attention that I had previously refused to give to them. It seems to be taking forever to heal, and no one (other than my paid female Christian therapist) understands.

[@vnedecim]

I am sorry that it was the church that caused you to feel that way. Sometimes, people in the church are in church for their own healing as well. A lot of people are traumatized and have not dealt with their own issues. They think that going to church can heal them. Until something happens. I am glad that you are doing your therapy. We all need to heal. I do wish you well in your healing journey. Blessings!

[@user-jq8qw1mp6u]

🔥🙏❤️‍🩹❤️

[@kathleenkopylec3270]

I understand, I've spent years in Christian counseling for the same, one thing I learned bout church, be careful whom you allow in your heart and share your feelings with, make sure it's someone capable of empathy..

[@williamlorimer8927]

I understand too, maybe differently from different situations but the pain is the same, if I tried to explain mine, I don't know if I could at all, emotional soul torture is as close as I could explain it I think and I'm not even sure that's enough. My first thoughts of suicide were at 12-13 years old, the only thing that ever made it better was His touch when I bared my soul to Him, held nothing back and cried and cried so hard... Is there still a lot of anguish inside me? Yes... I admit it, thankfully I have someone to help as well, a believer therapist who has a helped a lot. Will I ever be healed completely? I don't know.. maybe not on this planet but this planet now as it is, is not the end.. The bible says a new heaven and a new earth where there is no more pain, no more sorrow and no more death. THAT is what I want, forever! Can I wrap my mind around that reality? It's hard BUT it will be amazing! I want that in ways there are no words for!

[@GetUpGirl7]

I’m only 17 minutes in to this and I’m already knowing I will be healed. So much of her testimony I see in me. I’m believing still.

[@karinrains2727]

I'm still trying to heal from a traumatic situation. I lost a husband two weeks ago due to cancer . I'm struggling from his loss and I feel all alone when he died

[@jesuisavie]

Hi Karin, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. It's so hard. I'll pray for you. Please hold on to God.

[@focusonthefamily]

We're very sorry to hear about your loss, Karin. We'll be praying, asking God to fill you with His love and sustain you with His strength and peace at this difficult time. Please know that we have a staff of pastoral counselors available to offer reassurance, answer questions, and pray with you. If you think it would be helpful, we’d like to invite you to speak with one of them at your convenience. Also, we encourage you to check out these links: bit.ly/3U1Zz7T; bit.ly/3D4lGUe and bit.ly/3SI8kTo. May God bless and watch over you, friend.

[@user-jq8qw1mp6u]

Hi Karin Rains❣️ I’m so sorry for your loss.. and my heart really goes out to you ❣️💔❣️… 🙏and if you still feel so very much alone, could I suggest something for you? 💗Only IF its ok for you? Blessings from Norway🇳🇴2🇺🇸 ☺️

[@Kelly404029]

Praying for you Karin!!

[@susanboozier3738]

have you heard of a biblically based program called Grief share? - i recommend it to everyone since i went thru the death my husband from cancer .

[@pauldoddy9714]

Thanks for your personal testimony Dr Elizabeth S. I can certainly relate to your story. God bless you on your journey of healing..

[@mollymuch2808]

What a lovely gentle genuine man comparing this show

[@candijoyates]

I lost my husband 6 years ago, loosing my best friend, my lifestyle and my life. I’m saying this to say yes, losing the man you love hurts and is very lonely. Try not to be alone but find some friends. People will understand and love you.

[@lilyflower1168]

Very sorry for your loss. As much as it hurts, remember that some of us have never shared a bed with a spouse, eternal singleness and loneliness. Hold on to your precious memories and be thankful

[@KatieSnider-wm5pp]

I feel all this and resognate..battle ptsd mostly with my parents and have healed mostly now from negative old friends, bosses, etc

[@amyidziak6313]

Thank you for your testimony. ❤️ It helps knowing I am not alone in my experience and feelings. And you showed me the way out. ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@amandadrenter7690]

This was very encouraging. Thank you for having Dr. Stevens on your podcast.

[@suzannemartin6817]

I would live to hear a perspective on healing trauma in the body from a Biblical perspective. Our bodies hold onto stuff and then we get syndromes like chronic fatigue, headaches digestive problems fibromyalgia I find lots of stuff about it but there’s too much eastern mysticism and stuff that’s not biblical. . .

[@azuremeandering4894]

I am seeking this too.

[@slsweet4786]

Yes please FOTF :)

[@GodIsLove1John416]

"Tim Fletcher" has a channel that dives deep into understanding trauma. His older videos have a biblical part the last 10 minutes or so that relates with the topic. It's put words where there was none before. It doesn't replace heathly human connections needed for actual healing but it's explained a lot.

[@Jo-lp1px]

Dr.Stevens, as a psychiatrist, did you temporarily take medication to help with your mental state? If not how did you know you didn’t need it?

[@laurens8623]

Thank you Elizabeth. Your story really blessed me

[@johnrobertd748]

What about people who received PTSD in childhood?

[@susanvanwyk1806]

Tim Fletcher is amazing for cptsd

[@acatslifepisicaslife105]

Great book. I just ordered a second copy to give to a friend.

[@phumezamabandla5348]

I have a trauma too, i can't really pen it down but i would have enxiety even if I'm driving,even if I'm washing dishes. I pray about it but it's difficult for me.

[@ticousa]

Blessing for if this wonderful job to the all entire world 🌎 ❤🙏🏼

[@honourdugan2166]

I lost my son and his girlfriend in a very traumatic way. I’m wondering how I can get this book and any other resources you may have. I do go to grief share and counseling. I do not have a Christian therapist because my insurance will not cover it.

[@focusonthefamily]

We’re so sorry for your loss, Honour, and our hearts go out to you. Please know that we’ll be praying for you, asking the Lord to faithfully provide His solace, peace, and an awareness of His abiding grace as you trust Him day by day. In answer to your question, to receive the book by Dr. Stevens please email us at [e-mail] and include your full name and complete mailing address along with the title of the book. In addition, we encourage you to check out these links: bit.ly/3hb5hpF and bit.ly/3UhYr0o. That said, if you ever need a listening ear, please feel free to call us at 1-800-A-FAMILY. May God bless you, and may He be the strength of your heart and your refuge.

[@garysweeten5196]

I was hoping to hear more about the physical dimensions of trauma.

[@rachellefarrell1315]

Could we please have closed captions as I'm finding it difficult to listen

[@MrSofuskroghlarsen]

I'm so afraid that I'll never be able to work and function like a normal adult.. It's my biggest dream, but the stress at the moment is debilitating. Pray for me.

[@malcolmarmstrong906]

Trauma: Experiencing some influence you're not ready for and which doesn't simply make sense or is disagreeable in actual fact.

[@karindupreez78]

I am really interested in the book please.

[@jeandreboshoff]

Amen. So similar to my own story.

[@heatheratbetter]

Also have a TBI from PTSD, still healing.

[@Zneiero]

This comment is probably long obsolete for this video but I care for 2 elderly parents and both have a very high likelihood of instant death unless consantly cared for. They have been through major trauma the past 2 years in and out of hospitals with near death experiences and I have seen all the indicents. My employer DOES NOT carw and I can only take care of them when I at home from the office on Fridays and weekends. I very depressed, stressed, irritated and near suicidal. I feel I need help but do want to take medications.

[@WickieHere]

I hope this helps. First, what your parents need are ways to simplify their needs. Ask a friend for help, do you have siblings that can help? Secondly with your employer, consider this, while you work for your current employer, seek another employer who will understand your needs. Then when you find a new employer, either cycle yourself off of that employment, especially if friendships are formed there, if you can't risk losing your current job, find a way to ease your stress. Or quit your current employment completely, and begin working at your new job. And please, you are far too valuable to take your own life, please don't, you are loved beyond what you can comprehend. And with medications, research why you need to take your meds, and instead research herbs, God's naturally grown medicine may help you. I hope you are blessed. Be strong!

[@sarahtushemereirwetwine3722]

🎉❤thank you for sharing. How does one handle spiritual principles of faith, confession of Jesus finished work and being authentic, valnurable talking about pain, trauma responses. What do the scriptures say. How do we talk about emotions, behavuours, that may be seen as wrong such as anger, greed(eating binge)

[@MandyYounce-o4y]

Really sorry

[@AmazingGrace911]

Please pray for my children , family and I ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🕊️😭🥹

[@vegasrichsave]

🙏

[@BELOVED_JOSIE]

Once saved always saved you already have it. Now

[@pattipants]

Wow! Easy for you to say. You absolutely do Not get it! I am a Christian and have suffered for 20 years with this neurological/nervous system disorder. Try having PTSD from childhood abuse, then repeated trauma thru adult years. We have to fight for our sanity, fight to be stable and sane. High suicide rate for us as well as high rates of addiction. No picnic. As a strong person of faith I know I would not be alive w/out Jesus.

[@aneber1811]

This is not an issue of salvation. This is an issue of redemption of the trauma and healing while on this earth. The pain can be very tangible and even blinding and you can still be saved- they are 2 greatly different things.

[@malcolmarmstrong906]

Yes_

[@DeannaSouders-sg6of]

Huge case Deanna souders