Ask the Christian Counselor - I Have PTSD: Reorienting after Trauma
ISBN: 9781645073352Counselor and trauma expert Curtis Solomon helps those who have suffered the disorienting effects of a traumatic experience to reorient their lives to the path God has for them.
Anyone who experiences a traumatic event feels confused, lost, out of control, unsure, and unsteady-disoriented. This kind of suffering leaves marks, sometimes on the body, always on the soul, and sometimes both. In I Have PTSD, Curtis Solomon helps both those who have suffered trauma, as well as their loved ones, to understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma, while offering gospel hope and practical ways to make that hope real in their lives.
Trauma can come into our lives through any number of circumstances, but those circumstances do not derail the plans of God nor determine the trajectory for the rest of your life. God can and does utilize the most horrific suffering imaginable to accomplish his great plans for his people.
- Practical, accessible, and concise guidance on PTSD, written by an experienced trauma expert and counselor.
- Part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series, walking readers through their deepest and most profound questions.
- Gives readers the tools to understand their struggle with PTSD and how the gospel brings hope and healing to post traumatic stress.
- Compact format goes deeper than New Growth Press's popular minibooks without overwhelming the reader.
Author:
Curtis Solomon, PhD, serves as the Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and Program Coordinator for Biblical Counseling at Boyce College. He holds a BA from The Master's University, an MDiv, ThM, and PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and I Have PTSD: Reorienting after Trauma. He and his wife Jenny cofounded Solomon SoulCare. The Solomons and their two delightful sons live in Kentucky. Endorsements: "The experience of trauma is not new for human beings-it is part of the human condition after the fall. Nevertheless, the modern age has greatly increased the opportunities and avenues of trauma. I'm thankful for Curtis Solomon and his good work in this book. You will be too." "In this patient book for those struggling in trauma's aftermath, Solomon's wealth of experience with PTSD is constantly evident. It is realistic, rooted in Scripture, wise about physiology, full of case studies, and insightful about guilt, shame, and despair. I Have PTSD connects constantly back to the Lord and helps you construct a wise, holistic, and practical peace plan." "I am so thankful for this book which addresses a specific but common form of trauma and does so in a way that is deeply grounded in Scripture. I am certain it will prove to be a blessing to those who have endured such trauma and to those who are seeking to minister to them." "After my military service, I struggled with severe PTSD-mainly because I became disoriented in my post-service world. It took time to realize and understand the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of my recovery, which led to my restoration of faith. If you're looking for a better understanding of PTSD, this is a must-read book that will help you, your loved ones, and those around you find hope through the gospel and pursue the life God intended for you!" "In counseling, we often encounter people and problems that seem overwhelming and challenging. Our tendency can be to pull back rather than lean in. Curtis's book on post-traumatic stress helps us do the latter, leaning in with curiosity, hope, and practical help. I couldn't help but think to myself as I read how the gospel brings light to such a difficult and dark issue like PTSD. This book will become a faithful companion for complex struggles as you meet people in the darkest of places." "Curtis Solomon has compassionately combined practical advice with a biblical foundation, blessing us with this invaluable resource. This book will prove to be a wonderful tool for any counselor or sufferer seeking to offer or find hope within the disorienting realities of trauma." "Curtis provides a much-needed resource for the church. Undergirded by years of counseling experience, he brings clarity by defining terms and describing PTS-related dynamics in simple and normalizing ways. He shows the church how to journey with those traumatized by evil, giving them practical and understandable ways to shepherd those in need. I highly recommend this book to every pastor and church member so they can see how abiding in Christ makes a difference in our past, present, and future."
--Al Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
--Alasdair Groves, Executive Director, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF); coauthor of Untangling Emotions
--Tim Challies, Author of Seasons of Sorrow
--Chad Robichaux, Founder and CEO, Mighty Oaks Foundation; Force Recon Marine; JSOC operator; author of Saving Aziz
--Jonathan D. Holmes, Executive Director, Fieldstone Counseling
--Chris Moles, Pastor; author of The Heart of Domestic Abuse
--Robert K. Cheong, Founder and Executive Director, Gospel Care Ministries; author of Restoration Story: Why Jesus Maters in a Broken World and Restore: Changing How We Live and Love
Additional Information:
| Cover: | Softcover |
| Number of Pages: | 146 |
| Publisher: | New Growth Press |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |