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Trauma-Informed Ministry

This course aims to equip ministers, leaders, and care counselors with a deeper understanding of trauma's impact on individuals and communities and to provide the skills necessary to respond with compassion and effectiveness.

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We’re so excited to have you join us in this journey to becoming an effective lay counselor. Whether you're starting fresh or enhancing your existing skills, this course is designed to provide you with the foundational tools and insights needed to succeed in the world of lay counseling.
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Course Description

Welcome to our course on Trauma-Informed Ministry. This is an introductory course to trauma where we will explore the profound intersection of trauma, faith, and healing. This course aims to equip ministers, leaders, and care counselors with a deeper understanding of trauma's impact on individuals and communities and to provide the skills necessary to respond with compassion and effectiveness.
 
In a world where many carry the invisible scars of trauma, it is essential for us as ministers to recognize and understand the nuances of suffering. Christ’s call to ministry encourages us to engage with those who are hurting, offering not just solace but also a path to restoration through the sacred teachings of scripture and the transformative power of Jesus’ love. This course will look into the complexities of trauma and its effects on the heart, soul, and mind, all while centering our discussions on the restorative nature of God’s heart for His creation.
 
Through engaging lectures, reflective questions, and practical applications, this course equips you to minister to those who are suffering demonstrating Christ’s restorative love in every encounter. Together, we will learn how to create pathways of healing in our communities, fostering resilience, hope, and reconciliation through faith. We look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you!

  • Self-Paced

    Discover your role as a lay counselor at your own pace and develop foundational counseling skills and integrate a faith-based perspective into your practices through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application.

  • Interactive

    Engage in interactive modules, videos, activities, and reflections throughout the course to enhance your understanding of faith-based counseling practices.

  • Faith-Based

    Integrate biblical principles and deepen your understanding of faith-centered counseling to provide compassionate, ethical services within a Christian context.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 
Understand trauma and its effects on individuals, families, and communities, incorporating current psychological insights with biblical principles.
Explore key biblical passages that reveal God’s heart towards suffering and apply these insights to trauma-informed care.
Recognize signs and symptoms of trauma in various contexts, enabling the minister to respond effectively and empathetically.
Develop practical strategies for providing trauma-informed care in ministry settings, emphasizing safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and collaboration.
Implement practical and spiritual interventions that facilitate healing and restoration for individuals affected by trauma.
Cultivate a church environment that fosters understanding, love, and healing for those grappling with trauma.

Course Information 

Certification Details

This is the final course required to earn the Care Counseling Certification.
  • Course 1- Foundations in Biblical Counseling 
  • Course 2- Biblical Counseling Skills I
  • Course 3- Biblical Counseling Skills II
  • Course 4- Trauma-Informed Ministry

  Course Instructor

Timothy Lloyd, Ph.D., D. Min., LMFT

Recommended Reading

Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores. By: Diane Langberg

Additional Reading

  1. The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society. By: Henri J. M. Nouwen
  2. What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. By: Perry, B. D., & Winfrey, O.
  3. Restoring the Shattered Self: A Christian Counselor's Guide to Complex Trauma — Heather Davediuk Gingrich
  4. Hurt People Hurt People: Hope and Healing for Yourself and Your Relationships — Sandra D. Wilson

Textbook Details:

When someone suffers through trauma, can healing happen? If yes, how does it happen? Dr. Diane Langberg tackles these complex and challenging questions with the insights she has gained through more than forty years of counseling those whose lives have been destroyed by trauma and abuse. Her answer, carefully explained in Suffering and the Heart of God, is yes: what trauma destroys, Jesus can and does restore.
 
Healing from trauma is not a fast process; instead, much patience is required from family, friends, and counselors as they wisely and respectfully help victims unpack their traumatic suffering through talking, tears, and time. Dr. Langberg encourages all those who wish to help sufferers to model Jesus' sacrificial love and care in how they listen, love, and guide.




The heart of God is revealed to victims and those who suffer as they grow to understand the cross of Jesus Christ and how their God came to this earth and experienced such severe suffering that he, too, is well-acquainted with grief. The cross of Jesus Christ is the lens that transforms and redeems traumatic suffering and its aftermath, not only for the sufferer but also for those who accompany the sufferer.

This Christian book will be a valuable resource for anyone who loves, listens to, and seeks to support individuals affected by trauma and abuse. There is hope for healing through the love of God in Jesus Christ.

Course Content Disclaimer

The course content for this online program has been curated with utmost diligence and respect for intellectual property rights. The developers of this course have obtained all necessary permissions and rights for the use of video, audio, and written content incorporated into the coursework. The course content is intended solely for educational purposes. No content is being misused or disseminated without proper authorization. It is not for unauthorized distribution or copyright infringement.
Please note that any unauthorized use or distribution of the course content is strictly prohibited.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in respecting the intellectual property rights associated with this course.