Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care is defined as having a foundational knowledge of traumatic stress and how it impacts the mind, body, and soul.
Being educated on traumatic stress is important for proper care, but the application of that knowledge from a Christian worldview promotes a holistic approach of mind, body, and soul, with a true hope found in Jesus Christ, and growth that promotes thriving in life after war.
Educational Philosophy
This post is about educational philosophy. Not an exciting topic for many, but for me, this one is necessary, especially if you are engaged in or leading any institution that focuses on educating others. Surprisingly, you do not hear much about the educational...
Providing a Practical Response to Combat Veterans Who Struggle with Posttraumatic Stress
Dr. Richard Davis teaching on PTSD and Moral Injuries caused by war from a Christian worldview. I firmly believe that local churches should be more involved in the care and discipleship of our combat veterans and their family members. While there remain opposing views...
Stepping Away to Step Into a New Work
Stepping away from the pastorate is not always due to a personal failure as often reported today. Sometimes stepping away a local pastoral position is needed to take steps in a new ministerial direction, or as Scripture would teach for those "good works, which God...
Gaming with Grandkids
Playing basketball on the new XBox! Two decades ago, I enjoyed a variety of games. But when I retired from the military in 2011, I also left behind the gaming to dedicate my time to college and seminary. After thirteen years of study and earning two master's degrees...
For more on combat-related trauma care, please visit the following.
Team Room: War, Hope, and Growth
Team Room: War, Hope, and Growth exists to educate local churches, pastors, chaplains, seminary students, military caregivers, and other organizations on the importance of an integrated Christ-centered approach to trauma-informed care among combat veterans and their family members.
Team Room Talk
Team Room Talk is the video channel of Team Room: War, Hope, and Growth. This channel exists share video clips on all things Team Room WHG from the prepared lessons, travel and ministry updates, interviews, resource reviews, and new projects.