Y'all, I don't even know where to begin on the notes for this episode!  So much good information; you will want to take notes!  We both took about 4-5 pages of notes in this fascinating conversation.

Dr. Barbara Sorrels is a childhood trauma expert that we both heard in our teaching seminars; we were so excited that she agreed to chat with us on the podcast.  She grew up in Washington, D.C. and began working in hospitals with children who had experienced trauma, and she knew this would be her mission.  Dr. Sorrels writes books and trains others about how to recognize and deal with children who have experienced woundings that affected them deeply.

Dr. Sorrels is a wife, mom, and grandmother.  Her husband had a terrible accident while on a short-term mission trip to Africa that left him paralyzed. This happened while they were dating, and she has spent her life loving and caring for him.  Her own experiences have shaped her faith and commitment to Christ and given her a deeper understanding of those she works with.

She tells us the difference between trauma and severe stress, how to help regulate babies who have experienced trauma, and strategies for working with others.  We also talk about ACES, what this tool is, what it means if you have an ACE Score, and how to have protective factors.  Dr. Sorrels told us that Jesus is the #1 protective factor available to us.  We learned that people with strong faith come back with hope, and having a sense of purpose helps us get through.

Recommended Resources:
Reaching and Teaching Children Exposed to Trauma, by Dr. Sorrels
Ready or Not, Here Comes School, by Dr. Sorrels
What Happened to You?, by Dr. Bruce Perry
connectedkids.org
Nurturing the Heart of a Child podcast

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EP 116, Dr. Barbara Sorrels, A Frayed Knot

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A Frayed Knot is the podcast of Jill McCormick and Robin Wall. Our stories matter and make us who we are. Every other week our guests share stories that matter, the stories that make us who we are. Even though our stories have knots, we are not afraid. Our stories are frayed. They’re not perfect. We believe the truth of our mess makes us stronger. We hope that God uses these stories to encourage and strengthen your faith as you trust in Him.

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