Ministering to PTSd

By Curtis Solomon –

The horrors of war, traumatic events, and the evil in this world produce fear, anxiety, and a desire to fight or flight. These God-given responses are designed to help protect us from danger or harm. Yet occasionally, when the danger subsides and the threat no longer exists, some people continue to relive the devastation. Post Traumatic Stress disorder can affect men and women who have served in the military, but it may also touch the life of anyone who has endured a shocking or frightening experience.
Receiving the diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSd) can be scary or even debilitating to a person. It can also be intimidating to a biblical counselor who wants to help. The goal of this session is to pull back the shroud of mystery that makes PTS so scary for both counselor and those who are being counseled, and offer the assurance that God’s Word does address this challenging issue.