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Dr. H. Norman Wright

Dr. H. Norman Wright

Dr. H. Norman Wright (deceased) was a licensed marriage, family and child therapist who had a private practice for over 30 years. He served as Research Professor of Christian Education at the Talbot School of Theology. As a counselor and educator, his primary focus was on grief and trauma counseling and critical incident debriefings. Part of his work was in offering training and curriculum in loss, crisis, and trauma to hospitals, health professionals, and social work organizations, as well as community-wide grief recovery seminars. He provided those seminars and his counseling expertise in the aftermath of traumatic events that have occurred around the nation including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and mass shootings. Dr. Wright was a prolific author who wrote more than 90 books including Experiencing GriefThe New Guide to Crisis and Trauma Counseling, and Recovering From the Losses of Life. Learn more about Dr. Wright by visiting his website, hnormanwright.com.

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What to Do When Tragedy Impacts Your Family (Part 2 of 2)

We all endure suffering, crisis, and loss in some capacity, but how do we handle it? Based upon his extensive experience as a grief and trauma counselor, Dr. H. Norman Wright describes how to navigate the unexpected and painful crises of life we will all experience. With personal stories of his own loss and heartfelt compassion, he offers practical advice about how to walk through your grief and find the path to healing. (Part 2 of 2)

Focus on the Family Broadcast logo

What to Do When Tragedy Impacts Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

We all endure suffering, crisis, and loss in some capacity, but how do we handle it? Based upon his extensive experience as a grief and trauma counselor, Dr. H. Norman Wright describes how to navigate the unexpected and painful crises of life we will all experience. With personal stories of his own loss and heartfelt compassion, he offers practical advice about how to walk through your grief and find the path to healing. (Part 1 of 2)

A young wife gives her husband encouragement.

Encouraging Your Spouse through Positive Communication

Couples can build a healthy marriage when they offer encouragement to bring about change, growth and the fulfillment of potential.

Dr. H. Norman Wright, Research Professor of Christian Education at the Talbot School of Theology

Dealing With Grief and Loss During Coronavirus

Trauma therapist Dr. H. Norman Wright offers hope and insight for dealing with illness and death during the coronavirus pandemic, addressing the hardships that come with sheltering in place – like not being able to say goodbye to loved ones in the hospital, not being able to visit the elderly in nursing homes, and having to attend funerals online.