Adullam Counseling and Trauma Care

What to say, what to do, and how to support a child or loved one in the hours, days, and years that follow. There is no way to fully prepare for the moment a child tells you they have been sexually abused. Even parents who have read every article, attended every training, and believed they were ready often describe the same thing: shock, disbelief, a wave of emotion so strong it's hard to think clearly. That reaction is completely human. And in that moment, what you say and how you respond...

A compassionate, informed guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone who loves a child. This is one of the hardest topics a parent can read about. And it's also one of the most important. No one wants to imagine that a child they love could be harmed in this way. It's natural to want to look away from the subject entirely. But silence and avoidance are exactly what allow abuse to continue undetected. Awareness, even when it's uncomfortable, is one of the most protective things a parent or...

A guide for individuals navigating the effects of trauma in their relationship, and for couples who want to understand each other more fully. You love your spouse. You are committed to the relationship. But something keeps getting in the way. Maybe it's the way certain conversations seem to escalate out of nowhere. The way one of you shuts down when things get tense. The way closeness feels uncomfortable sometimes, even when everything is going well. The recurring feeling that you are...