Healing and Recovery Resources
Finding peace after loss, pain, or trauma is not a solo journey. Below, you'll find carefully chosen resources to support your walk with God as you heal. Whether you're seeking Christian counseling, daily encouragement, or practical guidance, I selected each link to offer meaningful help—not noise.
🚨 Crisis Support – Get Help Now
If you're in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, help is available 24/7:
Find Crisis Resources for Your Location:
🇺🇸 United States Crisis Resources → USA Crisis Help
🇨🇦 Canada Crisis Resources → Canada Crisis Help
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Crisis Resources → UK Crisis Help
🇦🇺 Australia Crisis Resources → Australia Crisis Help
🧠 Mental Health and Emotional Healing
Faithful Counseling
Online therapy with licensed Christian counselors. Confidential, flexible, and faith-sensitive. They accept many insurance plans.
The American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)
Find credentialed professionals and trustworthy resources for navigating mental and spiritual challenges. Includes therapist directory and cost information.
🔗 aacc.net ↗
📖 Bible-Based Support
GriefShare
A network of local and online groups offering Christ-centered care for the grieving. Offers support tailored to specific kinds of loss—bereavement, divorce, miscarriage, and more.
🔗 griefshare.org ↗
Christian Counseling & Education Foundation (CCEF)
Theological wisdom and biblical counseling tools for emotional and spiritual struggles. Excellent for understanding your pain through Scripture.
🔗 ccef.org ↗
Hope for the Heart
Biblically based resources and topic-specific coaching on grief, anxiety, depression, and more. Especially useful for those seeking practical biblical help.
🩹 Trauma and Recovery Support
The Trauma Recovery Network
Christian-based trauma recovery with local support groups and online materials for survivors of abuse, violence, or loss.
PTSD Alliance
Faith-integrated resources for those navigating trauma, including veterans and survivors of abuse.
🔗 ptsdalliance.org ↗
👥 For Family and Supporters
Al-Anon Family Groups
Hope and guidance for families affected by a loved one's addiction. Many Christian-friendly meetings are available.
🔗 al-anon.org ↗
Family Life
Biblical insights and tools for supporting loved ones through crisis while maintaining healthy boundaries.
🔗 familylife.com ↗
📚 Books That Bring Comfort and Clarity
"A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis
Raw, honest reflections on loss and faith by one of Christianity's greatest minds. Best for those questioning God in grief.
"Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" by Mark Vroegop
Teaches biblical lament as a path toward healing and hope. Perfect for learning to express pain to God.
"The Lord is My Courage" by K.J. Ramsey
A gentle, Scripture-rich guide for those recovering from trauma and spiritual burnout. Ideal for trauma survivors and ministry burnout.
"Trauma and Recovery" by Judith Herman
A foundational text on trauma recovery. Not written from a Christian view, but valuable for understanding your own experience.
🎧 Audio and Video Resources
Prayers of REST (Podcast)
Short, Scripture-based guided prayers to help you slow down and connect with God. Perfect for anxious minds that struggle to pray.
The Place We Find Ourselves (Podcast)
Therapist Adam Young explores stories of trauma and healing through a gospel lens. Excellent for understanding how faith and psychology intersect.
🔗 adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast ↗
🧭 Getting Started Guide
If you're in an immediate crisis: Use the crisis resources above for your location, then consider professional counseling.
If you're dealing with a recent loss: Begin with GriefShare and A Grief Observed.
If you're struggling with trauma: Consider both professional help (AACC directory) and trauma-specific resources.
If you want to support someone else, check the family resources section and consider reading alongside them.
If cost is a concern, many local churches offer free biblical counseling. Crisis lines are always free, and some therapists offer sliding-scale fees.
Still not sure where to start? Talk to someone you trust—your pastor, a church elder, or a Christian counselor. God does not mean for you to figure this out alone.
✍️ For Your Journal Journey
Each of these resources is compatible with the themes explored in your Recovery Journal for Chrisitian Women and Men copy. As you walk through the weeks, come back to this page anytime you need fresh insight, a compassionate voice, or a reminder that healing takes time and community.