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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

Feb 5 2017

Arts and Trauma Healing grad course (intensive), Dallas Texas

Location: GIAL’s Center for Excellence in World Arts  When: Residential intensive Feb. 5 (pm) through Feb. 17; pre- and post-work online Jan 5 to March 6  Details & FAQ: www.gial.edu…

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Feb 1 2017

Initial Equipping Session: Grand Rapids, MI

Host: WorldRenew and Safe Church Ministry Location: CRCNA Denominational Offices, 1700 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Facilitators: Steve Moses and Dana Ergenbright Contact: Safe Church Ministry, safechurchministry@crcna.org …

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Jan 23 2017

Dual-Track Initial and Advanced Equipping Sessions: Nairobi, Kenya

Contact: Thaddeus Gichana, Thaddeus.gichana@sim.org

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Jan 13 2017

Advanced Equipping Session: Irvine, California

Location: Staybridge Suites Irvine East/Lake Forest, 2 Orchard Road Lake Forest, Irvine, CA 92630 Facilitators: Carine Toussaint and Rita Peterson Registration: $175  Register »

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Jan 10 2017

Advanced Equipping Session: Dallas, TX

Location: International Linguistic Center, 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., Dallas, TX 75236 Host: SIL International Contact: Bryan Varenkamp, bryan_varenkamp@sil.org Registration: $150 (includes training materials)  For more information, …

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Jan 9 2017

Initial Equipping Session: Suva, Fiji

Facilitators: Wes Neal, Apenisa Lewantoro, & Jill ShultzLanguage: FijianContact: Wes Neal, WNeal@umcmission.org or 679-922-1469 

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Jan 5 2017

Initial Equipping session: Dallas, TX

Location: Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas TX 75219 Registration: $150 materials included  Times: Thursday, January 5th, 6:00-9:00pm Friday, January 6th, 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, January 7th, 8:30am-8:30pm …

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Dec 5 2016

Initial Equipping Session: Memphis, TN

Location: Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 Facilitators: Steve Moses, Kellye Stelling, Annette Pedersen, LPC Registration: $100 Lunch, snacks, and materials included Contact: Kelly kelstel68@gmail.com Register by…

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Nov 29 2016

Advanced Equipping Session: Dallas, TX

Times: Tuesday-Thurday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Friday 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: SIL International 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road Dallas, TX 75236 Host: SIL Registration: $150 includes all training materials and Thursday…

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Nov 28 2016

Healing Group: Thomaston, Georgia

Time: Monday-Friday: 6-9pm; Saturday: 9am - 4pmHosted by: Faith Ablaze International Ministries Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Rachel R Language: English Contact: faithablaze.execdir@gmail.com

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