PTSD - What the Church Should Know with Jolene Philo

"When we see someone behaving in a way that we don't understand, how often do we ask ourselves - 'what's wrong with them?' And what question should we be asking instead?"

Join us today as we talk to Jolene Philo, author of the book, "Does My Child Have PTSD", and find out why learning more about trauma can make all the difference for children at home and at church. Also, discover what implicit memories are and why they matter, what we should learn from "Danny Kay" and "Elizabeth Taylor", and what the church should know about being a safe place for people who have experienced trauma. If you are someone who has been through some tough stuff, or you love someone who has (so that means everybody), then you won't want to miss this illuminating conversation about how we all can work together to help.

Jolene Philo grew up in a caregiving family and raised a son with medical special needs. As a teacher, she created an inclusive classroom for children with disabilities for 25 years. She has written several non-fiction books, including Does My Child Have PTSD? and Sharing Love Abundantly with Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities. She hosts the award-winning blog, www.DifferentDream.com and speaks nationally about disabilities and special needs. She blogs about writing fiction and daily life at www.jolenephilo.com. Her West River Mysteries, which feature characters with disabilities, are available on Amazon. See Jane Dig!, the fourth book in the series will be released in October of 2024.

A quick note on disability terms:

Before you listen I wanted to talk to you about something important about our podcast, and that is how we will be referring to disability during our discussions. We want you to know that at Wonderful Works Ministry, we know that words matter. We will strive to use preferred language regarding disability. But we also understand that preferred terms change over time and also can be subjective and vary from person to person, even among those with a shared diagnosis. With this in mind, we ask that you understand that we, here at Wonderful Works, and our guests may use a variety of terms on this show and in our resources. Please know that we will always approach language with inclusion, dignity and respect, and we hope you will too. Thank for listening!

One more quick note:

The views and opinions expressed in our show are those of our guests and do not necessarily reflect those of Wonderful Works Ministry. Wonderful Works Ministry does not provide medical, legal, or therapeutic advice or services. Rather, we provide general information regarding disability ministry. The information provided in our content does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. Wonderful Works Ministry is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. It is recommended that you use independent judgement when considering any resource associated with serving those who have been impacted by disability. Thank you.