Trauma is commonly referenced and frequently misunderstood. In this comprehensive resource, counselor Darby Strickland empowers helpers to recognize signs of trauma and walk alongside sufferers in an informed, helpful, and Christ-centered way. Darby has penned an invaluable resource that is as compassionate as it is comprehensive. When It's Trauma is more than a book--it is a genuine act of kindness for those of us who desire to walk faithfully alongside sufferers. It is with great joy that I recommend this work to you.--Chris Moles, Pastor, The Chapel, Eleanor, West Virginia; Author, The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home Darby Strickland is a wise and compassionate guide for those who traverse the rugged terrain that is trauma. Bringing years of counseling ministry experience to the table, she offers a profoundly hopeful, richly biblical, and eminently practical approach for helpers who seek to walk faithfully alongside those who suffer deeply in the wake of traumatic events. Throughout these pages she repeatedly draws our attention and confidence to Jesus Christ, who indeed shepherds his suffering people through the valley of the shadow of death.--Michael R. Emlet, Faculty and Counselor, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF); Author, Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us Darby Strickland masterfully and wisely shares from her years of experience to help readers understand trauma, and she offers practical ways in which we can all care well for those who have suffered tragedy. If you know a loved one, friend, or church member who experiences the effects of trauma, this book is a must-read.--Beth Broom, Executive Director, Christian Trauma Healing Network and Bridgehaven Counseling Associates Effective counseling can't be reduced to the words we say. Particularly with intense experiences of suffering, like trauma, the influence of faithful presence can be as reorienting and restorative as good advice. In When It's Trauma, Darby equips you to provide both incarnational care (i.e., comforting presence) and educational care (i.e., wise words). She models what it sounds like to offer sturdy, patient, and faithful care to those who have experienced trauma.--Brad Hambrick, Pastor of Counseling, The Summit Church; Author, Angry with God: An Honest Journey Through Suffering and Betrayal It's rare for a book to strike such a beautiful balance between biblical wisdom and practical instruction when addressing a topic as complex as trauma. But Darby Strickland has not only accomplished it--she has provided a resource that acknowledges the full breadth of trauma's impact, while mining the depths of Christ's healing presence and power to be found within it. With every page laced with humility and hard-earned wisdom, When It's Trauma will be a true gift to all who read it.--Sarah Walton, Coauthor, Hope When It Hurts and Together Through the Storms; Author, Tears and Tossings This book contains decades of hard-earned wisdom from someone who has been a faithful companion to those who have experienced the devastation of trauma. Darby beautifully brings together theological depth with deeply practical guidance as she speaks into a complex yet crucial topic. Reading this book has formed me into a wiser helper; it has also strengthened my hope in the One who enters into the depths of brokenness and makes all things new. I highly recommend this resource to everyone.--Esther Liu, Author, Shame: Being Known and Loved This masterful book brings a rich theoretical and biblical understanding of trauma alongside a wonderfully practical wisdom. It is a comprehensive guide that not only describes the many ways that trauma affects a person but also shows what wise Christian care should look like. This is the very best resource for anyone who is seeking to provide compassionate, biblical care for those affected by trauma.--Steve Midgley, Executive Director, Biblical Counselling UK When you begin to read When It's Trauma, it is immediately clear that Darby Strickland has a deep understanding of trauma and a keen ability to describe the many ways it impacts people. It is quickly evident that she holds Scripture in the highest regard and has great skill in identifying those places where Scripture and trauma meet. The result is a deeply biblical, highly insightful, and compassionate guide to caring for people who have experienced trauma. I know I will be drawing on this resource often, and I look forward to recommending it to many people.--Esther Smith, Author, A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts When It's Trauma is a much-needed, Scripture-rich resource that belongs in the hands of every counselor, helper, and church leader. With clarity and compassion, Darby Strickland defines and describes trauma in a way that is accessible, deeply insightful, and profoundly thoughtful. More than just a guide, this boo