The Trauma Tree: Going Beyond Survival, Growing Toward Wholeness

"In a broken world, there is hope for healing. Trauma is a liar. It tells us that all hope is lost; that our pain will always define us. Lisa Saruga, a licensed professional counselor and EMDR therapist, knows this deception firsthand. Having walked through her own traumatic experience, she now passionately guides others toward healing. Mere survival isn't the goal, even if that's all we feel capable of. But while we may never fully "get over" trauma, we can get through it to experience joy, peace, and goodness with the help of the Lord. The Trauma Tree illuminates the God-given resources we were created with, many we may not even realize we possess, and offers methods for processing emotions, finding a healthy support system, and starting effective therapeutic paths to healing. With authentic accounts of growth from others who have navigated their own trauma, Saruga demonstrates how readers can embark on a similar journey-going beyond survival and growing toward wholeness"--Read less