Our teens need help. The trauma they endure and the pressures they live with threaten their lives every day. Many suffer at the hands of abusers, face neglect and abandonment, struggle with conditions of poverty and poor living conditions, and live with the realities of violence and domestic abuse.

How can we help teens? By offering healing in the name of Jesus. This book is the facilitator manual for "Life Hurts. Love Heals," a program that provides an experiential approach to healing wounded hearts and finding hope together. This manual can be used to help structure a trauma healing ministry in the church. It is designed for those who work with youth and are familiar with their needs and lifestyles.