Rachel Leroy
Rachel Leroy
Episode 18: Why We Need a More Integrative Approach to Trauma in Our Theology
Episode 18: Why We Need a More Integrative Approach to Trauma in Our Theology
Episode 18: Why We Need a More Integrative Approach to Trauma in Our Theology
Monday 27th September 2021
Rachel Leroy explains why theology must embrace trauma for true healing in this episode of 'Christian Emotional Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Reimagining Theology: Embracing Trauma for True Healing
If you have trauma stuck in your body, it is not your fault. Consider therapies that might help you do the body work, because that might be the key to your healing, and it might take a few different kinds of therapies.
How often do we hear that faith alone can heal all wounds, only to find ourselves feeling more lost and hurt? Rachel Leroy, a trauma survivor and college professor, takes on this critical issue in 'Christian Emotional Recovery'. She argues that traditional theological approaches often fall short when it comes to addressing the deep-seated pain of trauma. By integrating trauma into our theological practices, Rachel believes we can find a more holistic path to healing.
In this episode, she dives into how trauma is expressed in art, literature, and history as a way to heal and cope, but points out that theology has lagged behind. Dismissing trauma or claiming that traditional methods alone can heal is not only unhelpful but can also re-traumatize individuals. Rachel emphasizes the importance of validating and witnessing trauma without resorting to empty platitudes.
She advocates for an integrative approach that combines faith with body work, acknowledging that trauma is lodged deep within our minds and bodies. This episode challenges listeners to rethink their theological narratives and embrace a more compassionate and realistic approach to healing.