American Bible Society
Trauma Healing
Trauma Healing

Components of a Trauma Healing Ministry

Events on this webpage are hosted by the organization or facilitator listed on the event. If you have questions about an event, please reach out directly to the contact person listed on the event.

Trauma Healing Ministry Event Types

Healing Groups: a safe, multi-session small group where people with heart wounds can find healing, engage with Scripture, and become more resilient. Healing Groups are led by certified facilitators and cover topics such as God’s presence in suffering, grieving, and forgiveness. Adult healing groups are meant for those ages 18 and older and are not intended to be a replacement for professional mental health care.

Convening Sessions: an informational session that helps church, ministry, and community leaders experience and understand the Trauma Healing ministry and decide if they want to integrate it into their community.

Initial Equipping Session: the first stage of the training cycle which trains people to facilitate Healing Groups. This equipping session invites participants to experience a Healing Group and learn how to help others do the same. (Sometimes the Healing Group experience portion of the Initial Equipping is conducted separately from the facilitator training. Please check the Initial Equipping prerequisites to ensure you're completing the full Initial Equipping.)

Facilitator Trainings: the first stage of the training cycle for people who have already experienced a Healing Group and want to help others.

Advanced Equipping Session: the final stage of the training cycle which helps facilitators improve their skills and engage with the material on a deeper level. Those who have attended an Initial Equipping or Facilitator Training and have led at least 2 healing groups are eligible to attend.

Community of Practice: the network of facilitators involved in implementing Trauma Healing ministries in their communities. At times they gather for collaboration, continuing education, encouragement, and prayer. These events can happen online or in-person at a local, national, and global level.

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For trauma healing events hosted by other organizations, visit: https://traumahealinginstitute.org/events

Past Events

Jan 23 2020

Initial Equipping Session: Baltimore, MD

Host: American Bible Society and Somebody Cares Baltimore  Registration fee: $150.00 Facilitator: Brianna Leiendecker, Tameka Robinson Contact: Matt Stevens,  matt@somebodycares.be Language: English

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Jan 20 2020

Generational Trauma Convening Session: Haddon Township, NJ

Host: Quest Movement Location: Ritz Theater Company Ticket Price: $10 Facilitator: Desiree Guyton Contact: Desiree Guyton, info@questmovement.org Language: English For More information, see Flyer Registration: https://www.questmovement…

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Jan 20 2020

Generational Trauma Convening Session: Jenkintown, PA

Host: Quest Movement  Location: Hiway Theater Ticket Price: $10 Facilitator: Kim Gegner & Kim Bennett Contact: Desiree Guyton, info@questmovement.org Language: English For More information, see Flyer Registration: https:/…

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Jan 13 2020

Initial Equipping in Children’s Trauma Healing, Jinja, Uganda

Host: Good Shepherd’s Fold and the Uganda Bible Society  Location: Good Shepherd’s Fold Registration fee: 600,000 Uganda Schilling Facilitators: Esther Achieng and others Contact: Amy Gwartney, gwartneya@globaloutreach…

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Jan 13 2020

Convening Session, Kansas City, KC

Host: Casa De Alabanza  Location: 5217 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66104 Facilitator: Pastors Jose & Sandra Escarsega Contact: Sandra Escarsega 913-238-6393 Language: Spanish Registration: https://form.jotform.com/93084564996171

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Jan 9 2020

Advanced Equipping Session, Dallas, Texas

Dates and Times: Thursday January 9, 2020 6:00-9:00 PM, Friday-Sunday January 10-12, 8:30AM-5:00PM (Attendance REQUIRED at ALL sessions) Location: International Linguistic Center; 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas 75236 Host: SIL International …

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Jan 9 2020

Initial Equipping Session, Dallas, Texas

Dates and Times: Thursday January 9, 2020 6:00-9:00 PM, Friday-Sunday January 10-12, 8:30AM-5:00PM (Attendance REQUIRED at ALL sessions) Location: International Linguistic Center; 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Dallas, Texas 75236 Host: SIL International …

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Dec 7 2019

Initial Equipping – Mairowa, Tanzania

Thursday, December 5 through Saturday December 7, 2019  9:00 am to 5:00 pm Host: Scottsdale Bible Church Location: Mairowa, Tanzania Deadline is November 20, 2019. Capped at 12 participants Facilitator: Lynne Misztal, MSW, LCSW To Register and…

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Dec 6 2019

ADVANCED EQUIPPING SESSION: Puerto Rico

Host: Bible Society of Puerto Rico Contact person (and email address): sheilasociedadbiblica@gmail.com Language: SpanishSee flyer for details

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Dec 5 2019

Initial Equipping – Mairowa, Tanzania

Thursday, December 5 through Saturday December 7, 2019 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Host: Scottsdale Bible Church Location: Mairowa, Tanzania Deadline is November 20, 2019. Capped at 12 participants Facilitator: Lynne Misztal, MSW, LCSW To Register and for…

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