Bible-based Trauma Healing Initial Equipping, Euless, TX, 20-22 Jan. 2022

1000 Airport Freeway,Euless TX 76039

20 January, 2022

Description

Learn to help yourself and others heal from trauma through a unique combination of best mental health practices and biblical engagement. 20-22 January 2022TIME Thursday-Saturday ALL day 9:00am-5:00pm Central Standard TimeLOCATION: CrossCity International of CrossCity Church Euless, 1000 Airport Fwy, Euless, TX 76039REGISTRATION FEE: $175 (Includes all training materials and snacks, but not meals or lodging)Registration deadline: January 5, 2022ABOUT THE PROGRAM MODEL: This proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute 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 94 countries with more than 194 language groups in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas. ABOUT THE SESSION: At this initial equipping session, participants learn basic biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care; explore if they themselves are carrying any wounds of trauma or loss and bring those to Christ for healing; learn how to lead groups in a participatory way; learn the program model; and develop plans for using what they have learned in their community Trauma healing facilitators aim to “do no harm” to those they help. To this end, in order to be certified to lead healing groups and possibly train others, this Initial Equipping begins a 3-step certification process that includes: 1. An evaluation during this Initial equipping session that consists of: Participant’s self-awareness of impact on others and the ability to interact well in a groupParticipant’s overall emotional well-beingA short test showing your knowledge of the contentPractice facilitating a group in a participatory way with feedback on your strengths and suggestions to address areas needing improvement.2. A few months of practicum after the Initial Equipping in which ‘Apprentice Facilitators’ co-lead 2 healing groups that include all the core lessons. 3. The process to become a Trauma Healing Group Facilitator is completed with demonstrated competence in an Advanced Equipping Session. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This session is open to laypeople and clergy, mental health professionals, social justice advocates, NGO workers, and others who would like to explore becoming a trauma healing facilitator so that they can provide basic care for those wounded by trauma or loss and optionally train others to do so. Necessary qualifications: Able to communicate in English.At least 18 years old.Able to manage personal well-being.Have sufficient status to teach others in a community.Committed to helping trauma survivors.Able to dedicate time to lead trauma healing groups.Able to attend the entire session.ABOUT US: SIL International is a faith-based nonprofit language development organization that began the Bible-based Trauma Healing ministry and is a founding member of the Trauma Healing Alliance. The Trauma Healing Institute equips and supports a global community of workers in trauma care, helping local churches, national Bible Societies, and other NGOs bring Bible-based trauma healing to the world’s hurting people. See our site at TraumaHealingInstitute.org.