Trauma Healing Advanced Training

The proven model of Trauma Healing uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by the trauma of war, violence, natural disasters, and abuse. The book Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help has been translated and taught in over 100 countries with more than 194 language groups in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.

The advanced equipping session hones the skills of those who have already attended an initial session and completed their practicum. By the end of this session, trainees should be better able to solve program issues arising in trauma healing as they carry out their ministries. They should understand the materials completely and be able to teach clearly and in a participatory way. Participants who have the necessary competencies are certified as healing group facilitators or training facilitators at the end of the advanced session.

The following week, April 7-11, will be an Initial Training. If you are able, please plan on staying and joining us for the first three days of this training (April 7-9), in order to get more experience and greater mentoring toward your Training Facilitator Certificate. If you are able to do this, please email [email protected] to let us know of your plans. Thank you.

Necessary qualifications:

Fluent in English

Able to attend each day of the training (certificates will only be granted to those who do so)

At least 18 years old

Committed to helping trauma survivors and able to dedicate ~2 weeks per year to trauma healing

Able to teach others, manage own wellbeing, work on a team, and learn to lead groups in a participatory way

Advanced participants: Must have attended initial equipping, led at least two healing groups, and submitted reports on their activities.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Registration fee includes training, materials, coffee/tea, and snacks. Lodging will NOT be provided, but there are many lodging choices and restaurants nearby. Avid Hotel, which is 2.3 miles away, is offering an SIM rate of $82/night using this link.

SIM workers may pay with a ministry account transfer.

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