When One or Both Spouses Experienced Trauma: Cultivating of Grace and Healing
Trauma is not just a clinical issue—it is a deeply human and spiritual reality that touches many marriages in our churches. Unhealed wounds often shape communication, conflict, and intimacy in ways that can be misunderstood as ordinary “marital problems.” Ministry leaders play a vital role in recognizing these patterns and offering wise, compassionate care.
On October 30, 2025, Ron and Halee Wood shared their professional and lived experiences on how trauma affects marriages, what common trauma responses look like, and how leaders can walk with couples toward healing. They discussed and demonstrated practical tools to help couples de-escalate conflict, support one another with grace, and experience Christ’s immeasurable love and redemptive power in their marriages.
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RON AND HALEE WOOD have been married for 22 years and are the proud parents of two boys in their home and two children in heaven. Though they are the epitome of “opposites attract,” laughter, deep conversations, and an unwavering dependence on Jesus mark their relationship. Together, they bring a unique blend of professional expertise, ministry experience, and personal testimony to the work of strengthening marriages.
Ron is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship challenges. Halee is a certified life and relationship coach, Bible teacher, and inspirational speaker who brings hope-filled, practical messages drawn from her own journey of loss, abuse, and God’s redemptive healing. She is the co-author of Covered: Finding Hope for Heavy Emotions, and the author of Sorrow’s Voice: 90 Prayers for Your Grieving Soul, which was released on October 4th.
For over a decade, Ron and Halee served together as co-ministry leaders of Celebrate Recovery. Now, they individually serve clients and work together with couples using a forward-looking, very practical, and personalized 10-session coaching program. Their heart is to equip others with Christ-centered tools for healing, growth, and lasting connections.