Candice is an Australian lawyer who works in the UK public service. She runs a consultancy that specialises in trauma recovery. Through her coaching program, she empowers people who have been through traumatic events, including those who have been hurt by the church, to come out stronger into the life they’re called to live.
She discusses the social and pastoral implications of a shame culture where ‘bad things aren’t talked about and everyone says they’re fine. She also discusses marriage and post-natal depression.
In trauma recovery, it’s crucial to feel seen, safe, and loved. It’s a slow journey in walking with them as they learn to love themselves again, and heal holistically (mentally, physically, socially, and spiritually). Even among those who are not Christian, belief in a higher power and listening to someone pray for them is liberating and hope-giving.
