Trauma Informed Leader Toolkit

Course Description:

Session 1: Why This Conversation Matters

This video serves as a heartfelt invitation to understand the profound significance of addressing trauma within our ministries. Through the personal narrative of Davey Blackburn, you will be encouraged to embark on a journey of empathy and healing, recognizing the deep wounds many within our communities carry. It underscores the divine calling for church leaders to not only equip themselves but to also empower their teams in creating environments of restoration and grace.

Session 2: What is Trauma?

Diving into the depths of human suffering, this segment invites us to consider the intricacies of trauma—both big and small. Through a lens of compassion, we explore the profound impacts trauma can have on the soul, mind, and body, and the longing for a state of equilibrium within the chaos. It calls us to recognize the journey toward healing and restoration, acknowledging the unique details of our experiences and the divine invitation to embrace vulnerability and resilience.

Session 3: Creating Spaces for Healing

With hearts uplifted in prayer, we embark on a journey of creating sacred spaces where wounded souls find peace and restoration. It beckons us to kindle flames of hope amidst the darkness, fostering communities of love, empathy, and grace. Through shared remembrance and sacred lament, we honor the stories of pain and resilience, knitting together the fabric of our collective journey towards healing and redemption.

Session 4: How to Be Both Trauma Informed and Biblically Centered

In the balance of tension between earthly wisdom and divine truth, we uncover the skills necessary to integrate trauma-informed care with the timeless wisdom of Scripture. Through the lens of spiritual discernment, we embrace the profound truths embedded within the sciences, affirming the miraculous journey of healing and transformation. It signals us to embody the ministry of presence, focusing our hearts to the rhythms of grace and restoration and paving pathways of hope for the hurting.

Course Length: approximately 33 min
Delivery Method: Digital Lifetime Access to Videos