‘Trauma’ is the term used to describe a ‘wound to the mind’, characterised by certain enduring symptoms. Trauma shows up differently for everyone, so in order to love one another well in our church communities, it’s vital we learn more so we can offer trauma-aware pastoral care and support.
On this page you’ll find links to download resources, access to our Spotlight Session webinar on Trauma, and articles on the topic too.
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The MHPCI hosts spotlight seminars, both in-person and online, where a Christian mental health professional provides information on a mental health-related matter and discusses how church communities can offer support.
How do we care wisely for people affected by trauma?
Many people carry painful experiences that others may never see. Trauma can shape how someone responds to safety, trust, community, relationships, and faith.
That’s why ADM’s Mental Health Institute hosted this Spotlight event: to help Christians, ministry leaders and church communities understand trauma more clearly and respond with greater compassion and care.
At this Spotlight event, Belinda Burn helps us understand what trauma is, how it affects the whole person, and what trauma-informed care can look like in Christian community.
Belinda also shares her own lived experience of trauma.
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This article considers the difference between childhood and adult trauma and our need for nurture. This article is based on out Spotlight session with clinical psychologist, Ruth Holt.
Whatever our personal experience, trauma is an inherently troubling topic. Clinical Psychologist, Ruth Holt spoke on this at our recent Spotlight event and this article provides an overview of her talk.
As God’s people, we want to reflect his heart of compassion and love in our dealings with everyone. What might a compassionate and caring response to those experiencing trauma look like? Here are five suggestions that may assist in beginning that process.
‘Trauma’ is the term used to describe a ‘wound to the mind,’ characterised by certain enduring symptoms. This resource provides a basic overview of what trauma is.
In recent years, the study of trauma response and its ongoing effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder has escalated, with mental health professionals developing better insights into the physical and psychological suffering that results. Dr Gladys Mwiti, an international expert on trauma, was recently invited to speak at our professional development day on the subject.
