ABOUT THE EPISODE

• What is PTSD?
• What causes PTSD?
• Why is there a stigma around Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Christian world?
• How can you prevent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from becoming Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
• Can childhood trauma make an adult more susceptible to getting PTSD?

In this episode of the Christian Wellbeing Show, host Michelle explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from a place of sensitivity, hope and compassion and provides answers to the above questions and more.

She shares some of her personal experience with honesty and vulnerability as a tool to help people relate and learn about the condition.

You’ll also learn:

Why the word ‘disorder’ is okay to use

How symptoms can affect everyday life such as personal routines, mobility, relationships and confidence

How PTSD can affect your faith

Why it’s helpful to have a name for what you are experiencing

Michelle explains and helps to normalise the symptoms of PTSD and its effect on faith and the need for early support and treatment. She addresses the importance of practical wisdom alongside spirituality in dealing with PTSD, whether going through it yourself or seeking to understand and help others. She also discusses her book, 'Surviving Trauma: Crisis and Grief,' as a resource for those affected by trauma.and brings a gentle and encouraging message of hope for those affected.

ABOUT THE HOST

Michelle has been a believer for over 37 years, involved in full-time Christian ministry for 35 years in six countries on three continents, and is a master of transition and cross-cultural expert. Originally from the UK, Rev. Dr. Michelle has a doctorate degree in ministry (D.Min) with specialisms in Cross Cultural Mission and Natural Health & Nutrition and is ordained by Church For The Nations, Phoenix, USA. With huge experience of personal trauma, she is certified in grief, crisis and trauma counselling and Animal-Assisted-Therapy & Activities (AAT/AAA), is a trauma awareness trainer, and a C-PTSD survivor. She is author of the book, ‘Surviving Trauma, Crisis & Grief’, printed in English and Mandarin Chinese and endorsed by US traumatologist and author, the late Dr H Norman Wright, formerly one of America's most prominent Christian counsellors. Michelle is a ministry co-founder, speaker, truth-teller, voice for freedom, advocate for the family, and has a passion for natural, healthy living and seeing people’s lives improved. She homeschooled her three children, has ten grandchildren, is an artist, dog lover and keen gardener with a love for self-sufficiency.

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and it is recommended that you speak to your GP, doctor, or health professional of your choice regarding any medical concerns you may have.

ABOUT THE CO-HOST

Stuart is a fifth-generation believer and has been teaching the Word of God for over 40 years. Since quitting his career as a corporate administrator with a top 100 UK plc, he has been involved in full-time, cross-cultural ministry in six countries on three continents. He is the author of several books and is a trained life coach (kingdompurposecoaching.com), a natural ability consultant, and ordained through Church for the Nations, Phoenix. Stuart has a bachelor’s degree in business and a doctorate degree in Christian Ministry, with a specialisation in Cross-cultural and Kingdom Mission.

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