“Aizaiah Yong has gifted us with an invaluable resource for communities where trauma is highly prevalent and resources for healing are scarce. He points us to the healing potential of our relationships, our faiths, and our cultures.” —Chanequa Walker-Barnes, Columbia Theological Seminary; author, Sacred Self-Care

“Trauma and Renewal is part spiritual memoir, part holistic healing guide, part ecstatic vision. It blends genres and voices to strengthen the pull of the reader toward beloved community.” —Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, author, Revolution of Values

“Provides practical insights around the many complex dimensions of trauma.” —Cindy S. Lee, Fuller Theological Seminary

“Whether you are navigating your own trauma or accompanying others on their healing journey, Trauma and Renewal is an invaluable resource—compassionate, courageous, and ultimately transformative.” —Reverend John Swinton, professor, University of Aberdeen, Scotland

“Rooted in contemplative spiritualities and psychospiritual practices, this book broadens the field of trauma studies and offers readers a universally relevant path.” —Beverly Lanzetta, author, The Monk Within: Embracing a Sacred Way of Life

As a spiritual director, psychospiritual practitioner, and trauma survivor, Aizaiah Yong provides resources, practical integrations in contemplative paradigms, and new models of trauma care. In Trauma and Renewal, he shifts engagement beyond individualist approaches toward a holistic one of community, with culturally informed trauma care practices to support post-traumatic healing, growth, and lifelong transformation.

Aizaiah G. Yong is an ordained minister, spiritual director, and trained practitioner in the Internal Family Systems healing modality, and serves as executive director, Collegeville Institute, MN. Devoting his energy to collective healing and ad­vocacy work, Yong focuses his research on interreligious and inter­cultural dialogue, contemplative spirituality, spiritual care, and critical mixed-race studies.

Alma Yong (contributor) is a bilingual educator and mentor in Pasadena, CA.

Amos Yong (contributor) is an author and professor of theology and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Cover design: Michael Calvente