Author: Beth Broom
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Understanding Domestic Violence
What do you know about domestic violence? Are you aware of its prevalence and signs? If you meet with someone who shares that they are struggling in their intimate relationship, do you know what questions to ask related to safety and harm? In this post we’d like to share some definitions, stats, and ways you
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Identifying Instinctual Emotions and Thoughts
High-stress situations can generate extreme thoughts and emotions. This is normal since our brains are designed to help us avoid danger and stay alive. But over time we can develop patterns of thinking and feeling that lend themselves to dangerous or destructive behavior. Paul reminds us in Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this
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Are You an Unhealthy Caregiver?
If you work with people who are suffering, you will be affected by their pain. In fact, being affected by the pain of others is one of the qualities that make us good caregivers. If we were unaffected, we would not be motivated to help. This is the nature of compassion. We are moved to
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What Does a Trauma Survivor Need?
In September 2021, I created blog posts about the common causes of traumatization and the common effects of traumatization. I encourage you to read those posts in conjunction with today’s post. The needs of the trauma survivor may seem vast, but they can be categorized into four areas. I find these categories helpful because they
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The Hard Questions of Suffering
Beth M. Broom, LPC-S, CCTP-II When we enter into seasons of suffering, it’s only natural that we begin to ask hard questions. Our minds and hearts are trying to make sense of pain and frustration, so we wonder things like, “Where is God? Why is it taking so long? Are His promises real? What will
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