“In Growing After Trauma, Brad Hambrick offers a thoughtful, gospel-centered framework that honors both the weight of suffering and the slow work of healing. Designed for use in the church, this resource meets people in the ‘in-between,’ helping them face their story honestly and walk at a wise and gentle pace toward renewed life and hope.”Darby Strickland, CCEF Faculty; author of When It’s Trauma“In Growing After Trauma, Brad Hambrick compassionately and clearly identifies the symptoms and harmful effects of trauma, then offers a biblically grounded pathway to healing—rooted in reflection, lament, and a Christ-centered hope. Practical, theologically sound, and pastorally sensitive, this book will be a valuable resource for church leaders and congregations seeking to walk with survivors toward renewed peace.”Beth Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II, Executive Director, Bridgehaven Counseling Associates; founder and director, Christian Trauma Healing Network; podcast host, Counsel for Life; author of 10 Questions About Pain and Suffering“Brad Hambrick has provided churches with a thoughtful, practical, and biblically grounded resource for caring well for those who have experienced trauma. This guide offers both wisdom and structure for churches seeking to provide a group setting focused on helping move people toward healing with patience, safety, compassion, and hope.”Eliza Huie, LPC, Author of I’m Stressed, Trauma Aware, and other counseling resources“This book provides an excellent framework for addressing the issues that arise from having significant trauma in one’s story. It takes the embodied and psychospiritual consequences of suffering in a fallen world seriously and recognizes the necessity of mourning, while pointing Christians to recovery through their relationship with God, their identity in Christ, and their place in the gospel story. Highly recommended!”Eric L. Johnson, Director of Training, Christian Psychology Institute“After piloting Growing After Trauma with a support group, I can highly recommend it as a thoughtfully organized, scripturally and clinically sound curriculum that compassionately guides participants to acknowledge, understand, and grieve the impacts of trauma. It gently fosters and encourages growth and healing, understanding of identity beyond trauma, holding onto hope, and moving toward joy and freedom in Christ’s redemptive love.”Lisa DeBoer, MS, LLPC, Counselor, The Dwelling Place; advocacy coordinator, HAVEN of Mercy
