Ep. 69 Healing Shoulder to Shoulder: Redefining Trauma Recovery for Men

What does real trauma recovery look like for men who have carried abuse, exploitation, and complex trauma for decades, often in silenceIn this episode of Christ in Private Practice, Camille McDaniel, LPC, sits down with Dr. John A. King, an Australian born Indigenous (Warumungu) author, speaker, and survivor advocate. Dr. King is the founder of the Give Them a Voice Foundation and the Phoenix Collective, and he brings decades of lived experience walking alongside male survivors, veterans, community leaders, and faith based communities.Together they explore• Why trauma recovery for men is almost always a long term process• How recall often shows up later in life, and what that means for clinicians• Ways church culture and “just have more faith” language can unintentionally harm survivors• The difference between performance and purpose in the healing journey• Why brotherhood, discipline, and daily “small wins” matter for sustainable change• How therapists, pastors, and communities can walk shoulder to shoulder with male survivors, instead of rushing them or shrinking their storyThis conversation is honest, raw, and deeply hopeful. It speaks to clinicians, pastors, and anyone who cares about male survivors of abuse and human trafficking.👉 If this episode helps you, please:• Like the video or episode• Subscribe to Christ in Private Practice• Share it with a colleague, pastor, or friend who works with men• Leave a comment with one takeaway or question you are still sitting withFor more resources, visit:https://christinprivatepractice.com/podcast-episodes#ChristianCounseling #MentalHealthProfessionals #EthicalPractice #ClinicalEthics #TraumaInformedCare #FaithIntegration #HumanTrafficking #AbuseSurvivors