What if the missing piece in trauma recovery isn’t another technique, another book or another thing to “fix” about yourself? What if it’s safe community? Trauma can be incredibly isolating. It can leave us feeling different from everyone around us. Trying to explain reactions we don’t fully understand ourselves. Wondering why something that happened years ago can still feel so present today. And sometimes, even when we’re doing all the “right” things, healing can still feel incredibly lonely. That’s one of the reasons I created The Skool Trauma Hub. 💜 A safe, supportive community for people impacted by trauma to heal alongside others who understand. Inside you’ll find: • Trauma healing courses and resources • Live drop-in support spaces • Healing circles • Creative and co-regulation sessions • Live trauma expert speakers • Challenges and community activities • Opportunities to understand your nervous system and trauma responses • Most importantly, people who get it I’m a trauma psychotherapist, but I’m also someone who has been on my own personal trauma healing journey for over 30 years. I know the difference between understanding trauma professionally and actually living with its impact. And something I’ve become increasingly convinced of is this: Trauma often happens in relationship. Healing needs safe relationships too. So many of our members tell us that, after finding the Hub, healing finally feels possible. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you join. You don’t need to tell your story. You can arrive exactly where you are. 💜 If you’ve been trying to heal alone, perhaps it’s time to try healing as part of a community. Feel free to comment or message me with any questions. Chris 💜 The Skool Trauma Hub

Good morning, friends! Happy Friday! We’ve made it to the end of another week, and before we rush into the weekend, take a moment to look back and thank God for carrying us through. Some days may have been easy. Others may have tested our patience, strength, or faith. But through every moment, God was there. And the same God who brought you through this week will be with you in whatever comes next. There’s something peaceful about sitting quietly with an open Bible, a warm cup of coffee, and a beautiful lake stretched out before you. It reminds us that we don’t always have to be rushing somewhere. Sometimes we simply need to slow down long enough to recognize God’s goodness all around us. Whatever is weighing on your heart today, give it to Him. You don’t have to enter the weekend carrying everything yourself. 📖 Verse of the Day “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 (ESV) Bible Translation - ESV English Standard Version.pdf That doesn’t mean every situation will be easy. It means that in every circumstance, Christ is our strength. ✨ Friday Challenge 🙏 Begin your morning by thanking God for bringing you through this week. 📖 Spend some quiet time in Philippians 4. ❤️ Encourage three people with a kind word, message, or act of love. 🌿 Give God one worry you’ve been carrying and choose to trust Him with the outcome. 💙 Today’s Reminders • God has been faithful all week. • You don’t have to understand everything to trust Him. • Christ will give you strength for what lies ahead. • Rest is easier when we remember that God is still in control. 🙏 Friday Prayer Heavenly Father, thank You for carrying us through another week. Thank You for the blessings we noticed and even the ones we didn’t. As we enter this weekend, help us slow down, appreciate the people we love, and spend meaningful time in Your presence. Give strength to those who are tired, peace to those who are worried, comfort to those who are hurting, and renewed hope to those who need encouragement. Help us trust You with what we cannot control and faithfully follow wherever You lead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.