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… The effects of trauma can be devastating. I know. I know it from my own … also from the countless stories of others. For believers, trauma can become a faith crisis, as we wonder how a loving … Trauma Healing …
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… to return again. This is the catch-22 faced by many trauma survivors. What Jordan needed most to mitigate the … be intentional about being a safe place for survivors of trauma, a community that can accompany those who have … STEPping Into Trauma-Informed Ministry …
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… some of the stories I hold of people are sad stories of trauma. The young, innocent version of church that I held as … is beloved, it is also a space that may be connected with trauma - whether that be embodied in congregants who … Understanding Trauma in Church Communities …
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… but her body did not allow her to feel that. That is what trauma does. When one experiences an intrusive traumatic … being safe is imperative for those that have experienced trauma. And we can no longer say “these things don’t happen … Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church …
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… that does not have a worshipper who has experienced trauma. The mission of Safe Church Ministry is to Equip … address both awareness and response. Information about how trauma affects the brain and the body was especially … Reflecting on Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma …
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… and new immigrants? How are we to understand some of the trauma experienced by refugees? What steps can we take to reduce trauma triggers and support healing in our congregations? … understand something of the refugee journey from a trauma-informed point of view. Workshops built on her …
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… volunteers, risk management, caring for victims, and trauma-informed practices. Find the registration links to each conversation below: November 18, 2025: Trauma-Informed Practices January 20, 2026: Advanced Risk …
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… who has been victimized, as they may experience additional trauma from witnessing your anger and even blame themselves … and to honor the courage it will require to process the trauma they have experienced. There is a stigma around sexual …
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… you in the right direction to get help and deal with the trauma you experienced. If you have abused a child, work with … child the professional help he/she needs to deal with the trauma experienced. If you are a care provider of someone who … believe them and support them as they work through past trauma. Encourage them to seek out professional support and …
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… experience. There are physiological reasons accompanying trauma that may contribute to the idea that a story of rape … is not true. The stress hormones released during severe trauma affect the way the brain functions. This can lead to …
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… bodies possess amazing capacities and designs to deal with trauma that might otherwise overwhelm us. I once wrote a … capacity, and how it allowed my friend to live with the trauma that she had experienced, really stretched my … amazing body had developed to live in spite of the ongoing trauma. This was good! She, along with her body, were good. …
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… also be on Classis website a standing list of counseling, trauma, and legal professionals who are available for help … groups, including those focused on addiction recovery and trauma healing. In the bathrooms are business cards from … Several people have joined the church as a result of their trauma healing and addiction recovery groups, they’ve seen …