Healing Trauma with Faith: Repetition and God's Love
The thing is you and only you, with God's help, have the power to stop that cycle. You have to be willing to do whatever it takes.
Can the power of faith and repetition truly heal deep-seated trauma? In this episode of 'Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery', Rachel Leroy dives into how repetitive practices rooted in God's love can break the cycle of childhood trauma. Rachel, a seasoned college professor and trauma survivor, shares her expertise on how disrupted childhood development, often due to lack of bonding or abuse, leads to lasting trauma responses.
She explains how these early experiences can create patterns that persist into adulthood, making self-regulation difficult. However, there is a beacon of hope. Rachel discusses how consistent and repetitive practices like prayer, meditation, and building a bond with God can provide the safety and love needed to heal. By making God a safe base and engaging in these practices regularly, individuals can replace trauma responses with a sense of calm and security.
This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone looking to understand the roots of their trauma and seeking practical steps towards healing through faith. Rachel’s compassionate approach offers both scientific insights and spiritual wisdom, making it a must-listen for survivors of childhood trauma.