In this week's episode host Diana speaks with Dr. Benjamin Keyes, an expert in trauma and the developer of the Heart Model for healing. Dr. Keyes has over 40 years of experience and multiple accolades in the field. The discussion covers his unique faith-based approach to trauma therapy, including self-forgiveness and contemplative prayer techniques, the differences between Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and the critical role of divine presence in recovery. Dr. Keyes also shares about his work with Green Cross, an organization that provides mental health support during disasters, and plans for future research on the Heart Model’s effectiveness. Personal stories and professional insights offer listeners a deep understanding of trauma recovery and the hope and healing available to survivors.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:57 Welcome and Opening Remarks02:33 Introducing Dr. Benjamin Keyes03:13 Dr. Keyes' Background and Credentials09:49 Understanding Trauma and Disorders13:39 The HEART Model Explained21:23 Green Cross and Disaster Response27:05 Success Stories and Real-Life Impact34:12 Final Thoughts and Contact Information37:38 Closing Remarks and Subscription Reminder

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From a Christian standpoint, they may never forgive a perpetrator, but self forgiveness for healing is absolutely essential, and it opens them up to receiving God's forgiveness.

God has forgiven us, but sometimes we have to dare to forgive God for not being who we wanted God to be.

Where was God in the midst of what I went through, right?

Right. And that, and I told them, I said when we do this, when we use this prayer technique, that's the very first question I want you to ask him.

And I want you to sit expecting an answer.

And it's amazing. God, in all the years I've been using this model, God has never not shown up and has never not answered.

Oh, that's powerful.

[00:01:00] Welcome to the Wounds of the Faithful podcast, brought to you by DSW Ministries. Your host is singer, songwriter, speaker, and domestic violence advocate, Diana Winkler. She is passionate about helping survivors in the church heal from domestic violence and abuse and trauma. This podcast is not a substitute for professional counseling or qualified medical help.

Now, here is Diana.

Hey, everybody. Welcome to the podcast. So glad that you're here with us. It is a pretty volatile environment out there in the world, isn't it? I'm hoping that when you come to listen to the podcast that you get some encouragement and...