These Things I Know- Resiliency and Trauma Recovery

My house in the Netherlands was built during World War II. We can learn a lot from its construction about how to withstand the earthquakes of life.

During times of crisis, simplifying can make all the difference.

Light is amazing. It powers everything, is the one constant in the universe, and allows us to learn, love and grow. What does this tell us about God?

Leveling up is something we all know from playing video games. It's also something we don in life!

What I learned from being the survivor of an attempted kidnapping- twice. And what you (and your child) can do to avoid being the target of a kidnapping.

Have you ever wondered why you can't be happy all the time? What if you decided you were only going to breathe in?

If you have ever felt terrified and like you can't say "no," this episode is for you. In this interview with Emily Taylor, we'll learn what the black zone is and how to stay out of it. You can follow Emily on Instagram @unlocking_bright_minds. And you can find her workbook, combining good mental health practices with the gospel of Jesus Christ, at UnlockingBrightMinds.org.

What do trauma, brain injuries, and grief have in common?

Like a compass, or an acorn, or even the continents moving, sometimes, if we want to make big changes, we need to start small.

Can there be anything good- even in this?

Celebrating Christmas in Morocco- without lights or decorations- brought me back to the humble people and true meaning of our Savior's birth.

Sometimes we don't need to grip tighter, fight harder, or hold our breath a little longer. Sometimes, we need to let go.

Learn a simple exercise to absorb all the best things of life- right into your DNA. (So to speak)

We're told that forgiving those who hurt us will bring us healing. But how exactly are we supposed to do that?

The universe is an amazing place. What are the smallest things we know of?

What happens when, instead of asking "What if things go wrong?" we ask, "What if things go right?"

Sometimes we think our path through life is supposed to be straight and simple. What happens when we stumble?