Navigating the Re-entry Journey: Trauma-Informed Care for Global Workers in Transition

by Shonna Ingram

Today's global workers are on the move, often experiencing multiple seasons of leaving and returning. That makes re-entry more than simply coming back from another culture-it's facing the many emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges that follow. And sometimes, it means tending what's been broken.

Navigating the Re-entry Journey is a compassionate and practical guide for global workers and those who care for them. Through a trauma-informed approach, Shonna Ingram outlines four key phases of re-entry and the emotional landscape of each. She then offers tools for churches, organizations, and friends to provide meaningful support.

Whether you're stepping off the field or walking alongside someone who is, you'll find insight, hope, and resilience for the road ahead.

183 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2025

Reviews

[Christy Carmean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic resource for those who are returning to their passport country after living abroad as well as for those who are loving and supporting them when they arrive. Everyone should have this book before they move overseas so they have the resources they need when the time comes- which sometimes happens unexpectedly.
So encouraging to have this resource!

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing real earth shattering as far as new information on re-entry but more confirming what I experienced and have read other places. It was intriguing to re -evaluate the re-entry journey through a trauma lens. I could definitely relate to some of her points. A good read for those wanting to support others through their re-entry journeys as well.

[Ike Unger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives very practical tools to help oneself and others who are in the re-entry journey. It also gives a personal look into the difficulties and challenges faced during the re-entry. I would encourage all church and missionaries to read this book!