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by Lisa Saruga (Author)
Foreword by Angeline Boulley, New York Times best-selling author of Firekeeper's Daughter
"If you or someone you know has experienced trauma, this is one of the most important books you can read."--Carol Kent, speaker, founder and executive director of Speak Up Ministries, and author of When I Lay My Isaac Down Trauma doesn't have to define you. Trauma is a liar. It claims that all hope is lost and that pain dictates your life. Lisa Saruga understands this struggle deeply. As a licensed counselor, trauma therapist, and a victim of sexual assault, she's been there, and she knows the way out.
The Trauma Tree is a companion for your healing journey. Saruga walks with you through her own story and the stories of survivors, demonstrating how you can move through trauma, avoid re-traumatization, and grow stronger in your mind, body, and spirit. Woven throughout is a parable of Saruga's front-yard pear tree, a representation of life and longevity . . . until it was crushed by what seemed like irreparable physical trauma. For the pear tree, and maybe for you, too, a devastating event has transformed life from flourishing to simply surviving. But mere survival doesn't have to be the goal. Discover the God-given resources you were created with and learn to process emotions, find a healthy support system, and start an effective therapeutic path to healing. Move toward God's goal for you: healing and wholeness.
Number of Pages: 200
Dimensions: 0.55 x 8.49 x 5.58 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 11, 2025
