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Touch of the Hem, 4444 Germanna Highway Ste. 365, Locust Grove, VA (2026)

02/25/2026

Remember that book we shared several weeks ago? It’s finally available! Let the learning begin— "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery" by Dr. Lee Warren 📚

02/18/2026

Healing isn’t pretty or predictable. Messy therapy days still count. You’re not alone. 🤍

02/10/2026

Dr. Daniel Amen introduces the RELIEF Loop, a practical framework of intentional steps that help redirect brain circuits toward hope and restoration. In other words—rewiring the brain is possible (Romans 12:2).

Often, healing requires someone to come alongside us—helping us sort truth from lies and gently reframe the thoughts that keep us stuck. You don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, I’d be honored to walk with you. You can reach me at tdubois@therestingplaceva.com or 571-208-2445.

02/06/2026

When pastoral counseling is trauma-informed, it means care is offered in a way that:

Honors the person’s story.
Avoids spiritual pressure or shame.
Recognizes trauma responses as protective, not sinful.
Centers gentleness, consent, and emotional safety.
Integrates Scripture in a healing, not condemning, way.

Trauma-informed care is an approach (not a single technique) that recognizes how trauma impacts the brain, body, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety.

It prioritizes:

Emotional and physical safety.
Trust and transparency.
Empowerment and choice.
Awareness of triggers.
Avoiding re-traumatization.
Understanding survival responses.

Together, they create a therapeutic space where people encounter both spiritual care and emotional safety.

Pastoral care is more than spiritual support — it honors the whole person. When pastoral ministry is trauma-educated, it recognizes that many wounds are unseen and that healing requires gentleness, safety, and deep compassion.

A trauma-educated pastor understands that reactions are often survival responses, not spiritual failures. They listen without judgment, create spaces of emotional and spiritual safety, and lead with patience, consent, and dignity. Scripture is offered as comfort, not pressure. Prayer becomes an invitation, not a force.

This kind of pastoral care reflects the heart of Jesus — meeting people tenderly in their pain, restoring what was broken, and walking with them toward wholeness.

Trauma-educated pastoral care says:

🤍 You are safe here.
🤍 You are believed.
🤍 You are not too much.
🤍 Your healing matters.

02/03/2026

Your thoughts can be loud, but they don’t get to define who you are. Take them captive and hold onto truth. 🌿🤍

01/30/2026

Did you know that not all Pastoral Counselors are the same? While they may share similar faith-based values, they differ in training, licensure, therapeutic approaches, and how they integrate spirituality into counseling. Some rely heavily on biblical guidance, while others primarily use evidence-based clinical practices alongside faith. Experience, cultural competence, and personal style also vary widely. Because of this, the quality of care and the client experience can look very different from one Pastoral counselor to another. Finding the right fit matters just as much as shared beliefs.

Tina is ordained by Breath of God International and holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Following her service in Thailand, Tina acknowledged that trauma was a subject requiring further education. Upon her return to America, Tina re-enrolled at Liberty University to pursue a doctoral degree in community care and counseling, specializing in traumatology. All coursework has been finalized, and the dissertation on the topic of Religious/Spiritual Abuse is presently underway.

Specializations:
🔹 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 - Renewing your mind, taking thoughts captive, and making them obedient.
🔹 Trauma Care includes a mixture of therapy, including but not limited to Inner Healing Concepts, Prolonged Exposure therapy, attachment therapy, etc.

Certifications:
🔹 Prepare and Enrich
🔹 Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS)

Trauma-informed care is an approach (not a single technique) that recognizes how trauma impacts the brain, body, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety.

01/25/2026

Happy SNOW Day!!
Let's see those snow pictures + bonus if they have animals, children, or snowmen in them. ❄⛄🥳

Do you love snow days or not? Sometimes winter storms or springtime showers can bring up unwelcome memories of a scary time. What you do with that memory matters. This isn't about pretending the memory didn't happen, but about how we think about it, and the story we tell ourselves will determine our outlook. Today, you have a chance to create new memories; some will be good, and the reality is that some could be bad.

Today, when/ if things get a little spicy, find a way to ground yourself:

Phone a friend
Cuddle under a blanket
Watch a funny movie
Have hot cocoa
Play a board game
Read a book

The list could go on ...
The point is to get out of your head and be present in today. 🤍

01/20/2026

Prepare/Enrich will solidify your relationship. I can teach you the skills you need to have a lifelong love together. Prepare/Enrich is not just for when your marriage is in trouble; rather, it is a helpful tool to use before problems arise. Your marriage, like your vehicle, requires periodic tune-ups. Prepare/Enrich can also be used in premarital counseling. Contact me today to schedule your appointment.

01/05/2026

As we begin the new year, some of you may be considering therapy—perhaps even for the first time. It’s completely normal for that step to feel unfamiliar or intimidating. A therapy session is designed to feel safe, collaborative, and paced according to your comfort. Below is an overview of what a typical session looks like and what you can expect as you begin. 🌿🤍

In trauma-informed pastoral counseling, you are welcomed into a space of safety, compassion, and grace. This is a place where your story is honored, and your pace is respected.

Tina recognizes that life’s wounds can affect the heart, body, and even one’s sense of God’s nearness. Healing here is approached gently—grounded in the belief that restoration happens best where there is safety, trust, and choice.

Education is offered as a form of care. Many people carry shame, confusion, or self-blame about their responses to trauma—emotionally, physically, spiritually, or relationally. Education helps bring understanding, normalize experiences, and restore a sense of agency.

During a session, you may learn:

How trauma affects the nervous system and the body.

Why certain emotions, reactions, or spiritual struggles make sense.

How your responses are not failures, but signs of adaptation and survival.

Ways to recognize safety, grounding, and regulation in everyday life.

Prayer and Scripture are offered when appropriate. Whether your faith feels strong, uncertain, or tender, you are welcome here. Questions, doubts, and silence are honored as part of the healing journey.

This is a space to breathe, to lay down burdens, and to take gentle steps toward wholeness—mind, body, and spirit.

“You are invited to come just as you are.”
(Matthew 11:28, paraphrased)

In Luke 8:43–48, Jesus notices a quiet reach for healing. He does not correct, rush, or interrogate. Instead, He pauses, listens, and speaks in a way that restores dignity and understanding.

01/01/2026

Closing out 2025 with recognition for the quiet work clients do—showing up, being honest, and choosing healing even when it’s uncomfortable. The new year doesn’t require a “new you,” just continued compassion and care. If therapy wasn’t part of your journey this year, you’re still welcome to begin.

Ready to begin? Schedule your appointment today:
📩 tdubois@therestingplaceva.com | 📞 571.208.2445

12/15/2025

Some seasons stretch us more than we expected.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, remember this:

God meets you with compassion, not criticism. ✨
Your emotions are not a lack of faith—they’re reminders that you’re human and loved deeply. 🤍
Take it one small step at a time. 🌿

12/12/2025

Winter can feel heavy, slow, and quiet.

But even in this season, glimmers are still present—small moments that remind your body and spirit, “You’re safe. You’re held. You’re okay.”

It doesn’t have to be grand—sometimes it’s a hot cup of tea, the soft morning light on the snow, a deep breath that actually lands, or a Scripture that comforts your heart. Winter self-care isn’t about doing more. It’s about noticing what brings your soul back to center. Look for those little sparks of comfort, peace, or connection—tiny reminders that God is here, whispering grace in motion.

Anchor yourself in these glimmers. Let them steady you. Let them remind you that even in the darkest seasons, light is still present. ☕🤍✨

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