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

Mar 17 2021

ADULT ADVANCED FACILITATOR TRAINING: ONLINE

Times: Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm EDT the first week and Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm EDT the second week Host: American Bible Society Contact: Misty Bodkins at…

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Mar 9 2021

HEALING GROUP: ONLINE

Dates: 3/9, 3/11, 3/16, 3/18, 3/23, 3/25 Times: 3-5 pm EST Host: American Bible Society Registration fee: $15 Contact person: Misty Bodkins, mbodkins@americanbible.org Language: English Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 4th at 5pm EST Completing a…

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Feb 25 2021

FACILITATOR TRAINING: ONLINE

Dates: February 25th & 26th, 2021 Times: 12-5pm EST each day Host: American Bible Society Registration fee: $85 Facilitator(s): Rebecca Taguma and Misty Bodkins Contact person: Misty Bodkins, mbodkins@americanbible.org …

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Feb 18 2021

CONVENING SESSION: ONLINE

Dates: February 18th 2021 Times: 10am-12:30p EST Host: American Bible Society Registration fee: FREE Facilitator(s): Marlaina Centeno and Brianna Leiendecker Contact person: Misty Bodkins, mbodkins@americanbible.org Language: English …

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Feb 9 2021

CONVENING SESSION: GENERATIONAL TRAUMA HEALING

Host: Quest Movement Location: Online Registration fee: Free Contact person: Andrea Riley info@questmovement.org Language: English Register Here: https://www.questmovement.org/events/unchained-generational-trauma-documentary-and-discussion-february-9-2021 Reporter: Rebecca Taguma E-mail:…

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Feb 8 2021

HEALING GROUP: ONLINE

Dates: 2/8, 2/10, 2/15, 2/17, 2/22, 2/24 Times: 6-8 pm EST for each session Host: American Bible Society Registration fee: $15 Facilitator(s): Rebecca Taguma and Misty Bodkins Contact person: Misty Bodkins, mbodkins@americanbible.org Language: English …

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Oct 14 2020

Initial Equipping Session: Zwickau, Germany

Location: Lutherkirchgemeinde Zwickau Bahnhofstraße 22, 08056 Zwickau Facilitator: Uschi Lautenschlager, Lukas Schoeps Contact: Uschi Lautenschlager @ uschi.lautenschlager@wycliff.de

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Sep 24 2020

Initial Inmate Equipping Session, Gulfport, MS

Contact: Tony Graham: tony.graham@goodnewsjail.org

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Sep 17 2020

Advanced Inmate Equipping Session, Petersburg, VA

Contact: Dolores Jones: Amindtoworktoday@gmail.com

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Aug 26 2020

GRADUATE LEVEL UNIVERSITY COURSE - ARTS & TRAUMA HEALING: Dallas, TX

Host: Dallas International University, Dallas, TX  Location: Online other than a required two-week on-campus intensive, Nov.10-20, 2020, at Dallas International University, Dallas, TX Contact: Wendy Atkins at Wendy…

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