How should parents and teachers understand the concept of trauma? What do we make of terms like “ghosting” and “gaslighting?” Pastor and licensed counselor Michael Coggin joins the podcast to walk us through these difficult ideas.

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Further Resources:

• Learn more about trauma and PTSD at the Anxiety & Depression Association of America.
• Is it okay to judge those who have harmed us? Listen to Adam Young’s podcast.
• Hear Dr. Diane Langberg explore the idea of redeeming power.

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