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Dr. Elizabeth Stevens

Dr. Elizabeth Stevens is a retired USAF Major and current Psychiatrist who served for 10 years in the military. She is the founder and CEO of Advancing Warriors International. Advancing Warriors exists for veterans and first responders to find their identity, mission, and purpose in Christ, and to build community in order to rise above the trauma and stressors of their careers and lives. This is done through a series of 8-week programs that help them connect with Christ and encourage discipleship.  Ellie created these programs after her own battle with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury, and her journey toward growth and healing. She is also the author of the book Unshackled. To learn more about Elizabeth Stevens, visit drelizabethstevens.com.

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Finding True Healing From Trauma

Dr. Elizabeth Stevens was a high-achieving psychiatrist in the U.S. Air Force. Her work came to an abrupt halt when she was debilitated by a traumatic brain injury and a series of other traumatic events which caused PTSD. In this conversation, Dr. Stevens offers hope to those who are bound by the pain of trauma and describes how spiritual healing was the turning point in her recovery.