With You in the Weeds

How Do I Know When I've Healed From Trauma?


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In the final episode of our Surviving and Thriving After Trauma series, hosts Lynn Roush, LPC, John Tinnin, MDiv, MFT and Austin Conner, MDiv, PLPC reflect on the key takeaways from the series and answer listener-submitted questions about trauma, healing, and resilience.

This series was dedicated to helping you define trauma, understand its impacts, and begin the journey toward healing. Not only have we learned from the many trauma survivors we’ve interviewed, we have also come to see the powerful presence of Jesus in the face of suffering. 

These are the listener questions we tackle in this episode: 

  1. Are some traumas worse than others? 
  2. What should you say (or not say) to someone who has experienced trauma?
  3. What skills do I need to work through trauma in my life and help others? 
  4. How do I know when I’ve healed from trauma? 
  5. The key takeaways we want you to remember are:

    • Trauma impacts every aspect of your being—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
    • Healing is a journey, not a one-time event. You may never feel "fully healed," but you can experience post-traumatic growth and resilience.
    • The presence of a safe, understanding person can be one of the most powerful tools in trauma recovery.
    • Scripture provides deep comfort, but timing and approach matter when offering biblical encouragement.
    • Healing includes recognizing the reality of trauma, holding responsible parties accountable, and embracing God’s sustaining grace.
    • Resources to help you on your healing journey:

      • On the Threshold of Hope – Diane Langberg
      • Safe People – Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
      • Your Emotional Dashboard (Our very first episode!)

        "In this world, you will have tribulations. But take heart, I have overcome the world." John 16:33

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