"I’m on a search for why the sabbath is such a big deal in the bible. My intuition says there’s a link between this and trauma and healing from trauma. Have any of you studied into this?" --Listener question on the Hope Beyond Trauma podcast group on Facebook.
I didn't find any research on Sabbath and trauma, but we do know that “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” Rest is necessary! In this episode, I discuss why the need for rest is amplified for trauma survivors, what the Sabbath is, and what rest is not. 
References
Hughes, J. W., Dennis, M. F., & Beckham, J. C. (2007, October 22). Baroreceptor sensitivity at rest and during stress in women with posttraumatic stress disorder or major depressive disorder. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jts.20285.
ScienceDaily. Parasympathetic nervous system. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/parasympathetic_nervous_system.htm.

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