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Trauma

The Truth about Greatness

September 24, 2018 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

Trigger Warning:  The following references sexual violence. It does not describe any events in detail, but names things that could be difficult for some readers. (reposted from Rachel’s Blog – Write out of Left Field) Jesus valued what society dismissed. He didn’t care which of his disciples could most accurately quote scriptures or put the […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Support, Trauma Tagged With: divorce, equality, healing, rape, Self-care, service, sexual assault, Suicide

PTSD and Traumatic Events

August 21, 2017 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

You may be aware that if you have PTSD your symptoms may be more problematic after the events of this past week. Traumatic events in our communities that are on the non-stop news cycle can trigger those of us who live with PTSD which might require us to be more attentive to our needs and […]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Trauma Tagged With: Barcelona, Charlottesville, Mental Health Network, PTSD, UCC, United Church of Christ

Unexpected Redemption

July 3, 2017 By Rev. Dr. Rachael Keefe

In middle school I came how with a report card that was all A’s except for a B in music. My father looked at it and said, “What’s the matter? Don’t they give A’s in music?” I suspect that he was trying to be funny, but at 12 or 13 I heard one more affirmation […]

Filed Under: Faith, Love, Recovery, Trauma Tagged With: Mental Health Network, Shame, UCC, United Church of Christ

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