Creativity is all about redemptive love. The Creator is skilled in taking the dark and broken places and creating light. He delights to take the deep wounds of our heart and transform it into a beautiful garden, where He delights to dwell with us. Learn how early childhood wounds impact you today and walk through activities and drawing activities to experience healing and wholeness. "In Healing Trauma Through Creativity , the reader is invited on an incredible journey that brings together practical wisdom, modern brain science, and heartfelt compassion from a trusted guide. Barbara Hitching has written an accessible and truly helpful resource for anyone wanting to experience healing from trauma. The teaching and insights are enlightening (profound at times!), and the invitation to journal, to process with oneself and with the Lord, and to step out in creative expression will lead to growth and healing for everyone willing to engage." —Nik Harrang, Deeper Walk International "When I read Healing Trauma Through Creativity , I was really surprised how easily Barbara Hitching mixes science and how your body works in response to trauma with biblical truths and encouragement. The books chapters are short, easy to understand and especially the questions and suggestions on how to go deeper and make it personal are the highlight of the book. The questions lead you deeper, give you all the tools that you need to work through your trauma and receive healing. I can only recommend this book and hope that it will be translated into Thai soon!" —Daniel Vaupel, Executive Director of Tamar Center, Thailand Dear Reader, I respect you. It takes courage to pick up a book like this. It takes tenacity to go against what's familiar and comfortable, and learn to treat yourself with respect as you honor your personal journey. Trauma healing is a process that requires establishing neuronal pathways of life through the forming of healthy habits and thoughts. Today, take your first action step. Choose to look to Jesus—again and again. Run to the strong name of Jesus; find your safety in Him. If you invite Him to be your LORD, He will bring order and harmony into the secret places of your life. You are worth fighting for. Jesus will never lose His temper, shame you, or ignore your cry for help. Whenever you feel afraid, know Jesus loves you just as you are. He defeated all your foes—in Him, you will find safety. With love in Jesus, Barbara P.S. Throughout the book, I alternate between male and female pronouns in acknowledgment that all humans, regardless of their gender, experience heart wounds. Barbara Hitching co-founded and led a non-profit organization for twenty years, working to promote dignity and spiritual freedom among oppressed minorities and indigenous people. In 2005, she trained as a volunteer crisis counselor with Peace River Center, a government mental health agency in Florida. For five years, she was on call 24/7 at three hospitals. As a first responder to rape victims, she encouraged the administration of rape kits and advocated for survivor rights with medical staff and police. Certified as a Trauma Healing Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute, she works with trauma survivors both one-on-one and in groups.