Parenting Through Trauma
In this special bonus episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington sit down with trauma counselor and author Beth Broom for a compassionate conversation about parenting through pain and suffering. Drawing from both professional experience and her own personal story, Beth shares how parents can help children process grief, trauma, and difficult seasons while building a strong biblical foundation before life’s storms arrive.
Together, they explore how suffering shapes our understanding of God, the importance of healthy community, and practical ways parents can keep the door open for honest conversations with their children. This episode offers hope for parents navigating hard circumstances and reminds listeners that God meets us in suffering with comfort, wisdom, and grace.
Watch the episode below, or keep scrolling to listen to the audio-only version.
Scripture References
- 2 Corinthians 1
- Romans 5
- Psalm 34
- Ecclesiastes 7:4
Related Resources
- Get the book 10 Questions About Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotions for Kids, Teens, and Families
- Learn more about Bridge Haven Counseling Associates
- Explore Beth’s work with the Christian Trauma Healing Network
- Check out the Counsel for Life podcast
- In the Johns Creek area? Book a session with the Perimeter Counseling Center
Listen to this and more episodes on our Digging Deeper podcast, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other streaming platforms.
About Today’s Guest
Beth Broom is a licensed professional counselor supervisor (LPC-S) and certified clinical trauma professional, level 2 (CCTP-II). She is the executive director of Bridgehaven Counseling Associates, a nonprofit counseling practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Beth is the founder and director of Christian Trauma Healing Network, a nonprofit organization that equips Christian helpers to care for trauma survivors. She cohosts Counsel for Life, a podcast engaging in conversations about mental health and the Christian life. Beth is married to Kenny and has three children, Sarah, Levi, and Elijah.
