The Power of Proximity Series: Steve Moses shares examples, how to spot symptoms of trauma, how to help Muslim refugees who may be affected by trauma and the critical roles of joy and listening well. He outlines seven keys to begin the process of healing from trauma. What You’ll Learn:When suffering becomes trauma and who is affected by it?What are the symptoms of trauma?About seven effective steps that are part of the process to heal from traumaAbout the Guest: Steve Moses has worked with and lived among Muslims primarily from Northern Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia for 26 years. Over the past 14 years, his focus has been among refugees and immigrants within the United States including being the Director of a refugee resettlement agency. He is a Master Facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute, Strategic Consultant with Vision 5:9 - Medina Focus, and the Director of Shalom Medics with Blazing Trees.Links Related to Episode:steve.moses@vision59.comTrauma Healing InstituteBlazing Trees without BoundariesTimestamped Show Notes:01:45 - Topic: Helping Muslim Refugees Work through Trauma02:57 - Families and Relationships04:17 - Specializing in Trauma05:16 - Possible Symptoms of Trauma, Up Close and Personal06:36 - Processing Trauma in the United States09:51 - Defining Trauma10:34 - When Suffering Turns to Trauma10:51 - Relational Trauma and Relational Healing12:38 - Types of Loss and Trauma that Can Affect Refugees13:03 - Prevalence of Trauma and PTSD among Refugees15:26 - Complex Trauma19:25 - Starting the Process to Heal from Trauma20:00 - 1. Quieting Oneself20:53 - 2. Not Discounting Your Pain21:29 - 3. Listening Well22:15 - 4. Raising Levels of Joy22:52 - 5. Sharing Stories23:19 - 6. Incorporating Mind, Emotions and Body23:30 - 7. Not a Bait and Switch24:22 - Role of Islam in Trauma Healing29:22 - Do No Harm30:36 - Discovering the Root of Trauma30:54 - Two Good Questions to Start32:19 - As Christians, How to Treat People33:48 - Role of Hospitality34:16 - Removing the Fear Factor34:41 - Contacting Steve Moses35:31 - Knock, KnockDid you appreciate this podcast? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com Listen to Our Urban Voices