Tagged With "Healing Trauma"
Ask the Community
Trauma informed and responsive SDA Congregations
hello everyone. I recently joined this community. I am interested in helping to build SDA churches that are trauma informed and responsive. I need materials particularly the the ACE bible study guide. I came across it briefly sometime ago but I don’t know how to find it again. Thanks Augusta Olaore
Ask the Community
Trauma Informed Congregations - A Strategy Document
Hi Folks, I have recently been trained as an ACE Master Trainer through the Children's Trust of South Carolina . In the training we received materials from ACE Interface . My special interest is working with churches and ministries to educate and equip them to be better trauma-informed and to increase the resilience of members of their congregation and of the communities members they serve. Myself and another Master Trainer have presented information on ACEs to a small group of people at a...
Ask the Community
Validated Measurement tools to gauge spiritual well-being?
As a piece of my doctoral project, I am going to create a curriculum for training ministry volunteers and professionals for working with emotionally disturbed children. My advisor has suggested that I ask this forum if there is a clinically...
Ask the Community
Welcoming Communities for New Americans & People on the Margins TiCong Linear Plan
Hello All, Attached is first draft Linear Plan for Building Welcoming Communities. Please edit away and track changes then send your edits to Kimberly dot Konkel at hhs dot gov and I will incorporate them. Shalom, Kimberly
Ask the Community
Addiction Linear Plan of TiCong
Hello All, Attached is first draft Linear Plan on Addiction. Please edit away and track changes then send your edits to Kimberly dot Konkel at hhs dot gov and I will incorporate them. Shalom, Kimberly
Ask the Community
Building Resilience and Expanding Health Linear Plan
Hello All, Attached is first draft Linear Plan on Building Resilience and Expanding Health. Please edit away and track changes then send your edits to Kimberly dot Konkel at hhs dot gov and I will incorporate them. Shalom, Kimberly
Ask the Community
Building Resilient Communities Through Trauma-Informed Congregations
Please join us for the Building Resilient Communities Through Trauma-Informed Congregations 2 nd Annual Meeting of the Trauma Informed Congregations Community of Practice Harmonizing the intelligence of science and the wisdom of community ~ Thursday, October 1, 2015 9:15AM (EST) –Registration & Light Fare Breakfast 10:00AM -4:30PM (EST) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Hubert Humphrey Building 8 th Floor (Room 800) 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 ~ This...
Ask the Community
Worth Forwarding - "Caught between the Amygdala and a Hard Place" - by Karyn Purvis, Ph.D. & David Cross, Ph.D.
As so many disturbing and traumatic events involving children have been covered by the media recently - it caused me to reflect on my own journey of becoming trauma-informed. Now that I know what I know, I cannot view such stories in a trauma- un informed way. I've found myself in discussions with others who may, or may not be, trauma-informed. It turns out this one factor predictably correlates with the type of conversation that ensues around any topic covered by the media where children...
Ask the Community
Decreasing Violence and Addressing Toxic Stress and Trauma in our Communities TiCong Linear Plan
Hello All, Attached is first draft Linear Plan on Violence, Toxic Stress, and Trauma. Again, please edit away and track changes then send your edits to Kimberly dot Konkel at hhs dot gov and I will incorporate them. Shalom, Kimberly
Ask the Community
Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Hello, I just joined this group because, as the coordinator for a statewide trauma-prevention, resilience-promoting coalition in Alaska, I am working with the Governor's Office to organize a forum for faith leaders on the topic of "Safe Children, Healthy Families." I am going to give a presentation to the faith leaders and others assembled and then they will engage in a conversation about what they can do -- with children and youth, with parents and caregivers, with leadership and...
Ask the Community
Healing the Inner Child, part 3
How do you root out the lies that were planted in your head when you were traumatized as a child? Most of us come to believe things that are not true about ourselves in the midst of childhood trauma and then carry that belief unconsciously, perhaps...
Ask the Community
INVITATION: Strategic planning meeting on Building Resilient Communities thru Trauma Informed Congregations
Monday, July 25, 2016 Dear ACES in the Faith Community Group Members, Please mark your calendars for the 3rd annual in‐person meeting of the Building Resilient Communities thru Trauma Informed Congregations (TiCiong) October 18th, 2016 at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ‐200 Independence Ave. SW in Washington, DC. More to come on this. For those interested in participating in the planning of our meeting, and building our strategy for the year, please send your letter of...
Ask the Community
MKSafetyNet Conference “THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY” “I Will Not Be Silent Anymore”
April 19 - 21, 2013 Holiday Inn Rolling Meadows Schaumburg Rolling Meadows, (Chicago), Illinois Abuse sent many MKs and their families on an ‘Unexpected Journey’. This conference will address actions and steps to help us move toward...
Ask the Community
Presenting to my congregation
Good Evening, Everyone! I'm in the beginning stages of prep for a Sunday morning presentation in October where I am tasked with giving a very concise yet educational talk on ACES. This will be the first-time introduction for our church family, and as we house and run a significant ministry to struggling (in every way) families , it is imperative we start to help our congregation become trauma-informed. The mindset is often, "we lead you to the Lord, now move on", and the frustration among...
Ask the Community
Religion, faith and trauma
I'm looking for some research in the area of children's belief in God, faith and religion when a child experiences trauma. I've been commissioned to write an article for a major children's ministry publication and can no research in this area. I...
Ask the Community
Systemic Abuse Within Mission Communities/Organizations
The mission community, on both an agency-level and as a collective community, functions as a closed family system. Closed family systems have some inherent characteristics which have allowed abuse to go unchecked in many settings. The followings...
Ask the Community
The Impact of a Trauma-Informed Approach on Inner City Students
Here is a great article about the impact of our trauma-informed care on a young man from Chicago. Article - http://www.worldmag.com/2014/09/growing_on_the_farm Our organization has received the West Regional Hope for Effective...
Reply
Re: Faith Based Organizations Paragraph on the new Wikipedia Site
Hi, Dale. Thanks for adding this section! Could you change this sentence: The founder of this ministry was [motivatedhttp://acestoohigh.com/2012/03/13/ex-pastor-marries-science-bible-studies-to-heal-wounds-of-childhood-trauma/ motivated] to create a Bible study for Small groups. ....to read: The founder of this ministry combined the epidemiology of ACEs, the neurobiology of toxic stress and the Bible into a workbook and 12-week course that's being used by clergy in several states. And could...
Reply
Re: Faith Based Organizations Paragraph on the new Wikipedia Site
Thanks for making the changes, Dale. It's so great that you're a Wikipedia author. Can you add the link in that sentence? -- http://acestoohigh.com/2012/03...of-childhood-trauma/ And the sentence after it, I think it's supposed to be faith-based instead of faith abased. Cheers, J.
Reply
Re: Anyone working on Jewish approaches to ACEs and Resilience?
HI Marilyn, I have developed a 3 phase, 12 stage model that is spiritually integrated to addresses trauma, including ACEs. I've published, "Break Every Stinking Chain! Healing for Hidden Wounds" which is available on Amazon.com. I also offer training for providers who want to offer the book/workbook in their community for Phase 1 and for counselors who want to offer Phases 2 & 3. I spend a lot of time on ACEs in my book and included an assessment I developed, The Simple Trauma Source...
Reply
Re: Anyone working on Jewish approaches to ACEs and Resilience?
Thank you for your prompt reply. I have my own journey that took me to the Hebraic Roots of His Word. I have worked as a substance abuse counselor and have attended 12 step meetings for many years due to my own addictions. I found the ACE study through working as a TRIAD Women's Project case manager. I would love to converse further with you on how to reach the Messianic Community. Yah has put me on Hebrew Nations Radio Online. My program is called Healing for the Nations with A Modern Day...
Reply
Re: Trauma informed and responsive SDA Congregations
Augusta, I just came across your post. I, too, am interested in church-based Trauma Ministry. My dearest SDA friend is the musician, Kelly Mowrer. Do you know Kelly? I’d like to learn more about your interest in church-based trauma care and where you’d like to go with it. Looking forward to hearing from you. Blessings!
Reply
Re: Presenting to my congregation
Hi Dale, thank you so much for sharing your PowerPoint. I have been talking to my pastor and church and I am preparing to help my church become trauma-informed. I'm creating resources online, so would appreciate anything ya'll have gathered. Thanks, Beth@moorewellness.life P.S. I saw your question about neuroplasticity and I have some information if you'd like to use any of it for future teachings. Brain Plasticity Neural Growth Derives from exposure to new experiences and stimuli Allows for...
Reply
Re: Healing the Inner Child, part 3
I would love to join this conversation and hear the blog talk radio but I'll be traveling and don't know if I'll have access to a computer. In my church I run DivorceCare, GriefShare and teach a single parent Bible study class. I also created and developed DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K.org) and I know how trauma affects these kids. DC4K has been out for 10 years this summer and we have seen changed lives because of it. We now have young adults who went through DC4K and they are having better...
Reply
Re: Healing the Inner Child, part 3
Hi Linda, Thank you for sharing about your DC4.org program and congratulations on the 10 anniversary of this wonderful program. I will do a little researching today on faith based trauma informed programs and how other faith based groups have been successful with getting other churches to learn about trauma and maybe even implementing a program of their own. I'll be sure to share what I find. Best, Jasmine Pettis Information Specialist ACEsConnection.com
Reply
Re: from my blog... Creating Communities of Hope for those with ACEs
Chris, I understand what you are saying. My expertise is in ministering children from divorce and single parent homes. For years I ran a therapeutic child care in OK. I had no church to send these families to because churches just didn't understand what was needed. Parents would say, "why should I go to church? I just get called out to deal with my own child so I might as well stay home." Thankfully more and more special needs ministries are cropping up now. However, church leaders and...
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
The curriculum I wrote earlier this year is just starting to be implemented in the faith communities that requested it. Here is something I wrote up recently that might be helpful? "Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks" a study for churches It's already being utilized in 28 different states and the District of Columbia, and it may be the best resource for introducing your congregation to the biblical and theological reasons to consider "trauma-informed ministry." Written by Intermountain's own...
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
ACE Overcomers has been at the forefront of the faith-based trauma-informed movement. We train pastors, laymen, law enforcement officers, social, behavioral, and mental health workers in many states. My curriculum, "Overcoming a Difficult Childhood" is used across the states, into Canada, D.R. Congo, and Uganda. Additionally we have a secular program, "Building Healthy Life Skills" (TM) used in high schools and jails. Both programs have been studied by University of California Merced and...
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Have we created any language on what does it mean to be a trauma informed church? Chris has some great specific possible outcomes in his curriculum. I am looking for some fill in the blank value added statements to begin to work with churches i.e. What does it mean to be a trauma informed church elders are _____________________ conversations are happening on __________________________ families are willing to ________________________ bible study focuses on____________________
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Very interested in this conversation! I am also wanting to help churches become Trauma-Informed. Interested in any programs/curricula/resources others have used successfully with churches. Thank you so much!!
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Beth, ACE Overcomers will soon have anonline facilitator training of our faith based curriculum available . I train rescue missions and churches to become trauma informed through biblically sound/scientifically accurate material. Let's connect.
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Dave, I am putting together a powerpoint presentation for a local church and I wanted to discuss how to build a trauma-informed safe congregation. This is fairly new territory for me, could you direct me, please. Thank you!
Reply
Re: Examples of churches, temples, synagogues, mosques, and other faith communities practicing child trauma prevention and intervention?
Lauralee, Thanks for reaching out. Happy to hear from you. Check my website: aceovercomers.org We now have online facilitator training. The first session (one of twelve) is free. There is a difference between establishing a safe culture in a church and just adding a new class to the list of available classes. Establishing a safe culture requires the pastor and leadership to "buy into" understanding and practicing trauma-informed approach to ministry. I'm not saying that the pastor must...
Reply
Re: Trauma Informed Congregations - A Strategy Document
Hi there! SO happy I found this faith-based ACE resource! I am putting together a simple basic presentation for a local congregation and I wanted to speak on creating a safe trauma-informed congregation. I was directed to this ACE faith-based focus. Could I use some of your work and of course, give credit where it is due? I am also putting together a resource list. Do you have any suggestions for faith-based books? I do not know many faith-based books for trauma survivors. Thank you!
Reply
Re: Trauma Informed Congregations - A Strategy Document
You are more than welcome to use this document Lauralee. You may wanes to see and make use of the material I added to this blog post on this network about two weeks ago as well.
Reply
Re: Trauma Informed Congregations - A Strategy Document
Thank you so so much sir!!! On Saturday, December 7, 2019, 03:58:01 AM GMT+10, ACEsConnection < communitymanager@acesconnection.com > wrote: Reply By Dale Fletcher: Trauma Informed Congregations - A Strategy Documen... | == To reply by email, write above this line. == | | | | | Hello, lauralee cummings: We're sending you this notification because you are either following the forum, the content, or the author listed below. New Reply To Ask the Community | Subject: Trauma Informed...
Reply
Re: Trauma informed and responsive SDA Congregations
I am not sure which Bible study you are referring to? However, I have written one on ACEs, trauma, etc. You can find it on Amazon.com here: https://www.amazon.com/Bruised...590960238&sr=8-1 Blessings, Chris
Reply
Re: Trauma informed and responsive SDA Congregations
I have begun to present a PowerPoint Presentation entitled Roots Of Addiction in order to begin educating the SDA on ACE's. I am a former Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor, I am a Certified Recovery Coach and am a person in long term recovery from substance abuse addiction and a recovering trauma survivor. I am a writer and radio show host. I have been called to share my experience, strength, and hope with those within the SDA church. Some will accept the message, most will not. That is...
Ask the Community
Going beyond trauma informed to trauma responsive in our faith communities
I would like to share a great resource for churches/faith communities to become trauma responsive. First United Methodist Church is in Central Minnesota have been working for three years to become a trauma responsive church. They would say they are not the experts in any way although they have stepped out on faith both within their congregation and throughout the community. Their website has become an example and resource for many please check it out.
Ask the Community
Need faith based counselor for Cambodian trauma survivor in Cincinnati area
My wife has been ministering to a young Cambodian woman who was brutally and repeatedly raped by her boss. She remains petrified. She will come into Cincinnati area for counseling and support. Does anyone know of someone in that area who can minister and support her? Thank you!
Reply
Re: Need faith based counselor for Cambodian trauma survivor in Cincinnati area
Dear Ernest, It's wonderful that you and your wife are helping this woman! I want to make sure that you know to carefully vet any spiritual counselor to make sure they are trained about the trauma of sexual violation. Many spiritual counselors don't have this knowledge and can bring damaging theological teachings into such a situation. You can also contact your local/state sexual assault center and they can probably provide resources for you as well. All the best, -Sarah
Ask the Community
Podcast hosts?
Good morning, everyone. As a writer and speaker who has recovered from childhood, I advocate for children and survivors. Can any of you recommend faith-based podcast hosts who are currently looking for guests to speak about ACES and/or healing from childhood abuse/trauma? Thanks and happy Easter! Blessings, Tammy Kennington, MAT,CALT www.tammykennington.com
Ask the Community
Looking for Faith-Based Presenters
Hello, We are in the process of planning a conference focusing on becoming trauma informed faith communities. Here is the page for that, Together on Our Way: Becoming Trauma-Informed Faith Communities, Franciscan Spirituality Center virtual conference - Franciscan Spirituality Center [[GOLIVE REMOVE]] (fscenter.org) We are looking for three virtual presenters (sessions are an hour long). These are the dates/times/topics. Thanks for your consideration! TRACK 4: WALKING WITH STAFF/PERSONNEL...
Ask the Community
TIC research project
I am working on a research project for my doctoral dissertation that studies faith communities that have integrated trauma-informed care into their organizational culture. I welcome the chance to talk to anyone who might be interested in participating in this study.
Reply
Re: TIC research project
Hi James. I am interested in knowing more about your research. There are a couple of efforts happening in Minnesota to develop trauma informed and responsive churches. I can be reached at 763-807-8759 foster.roxy2@gmail.com Blessings Roxy Foster
Reply
Re: Looking for Faith-Based Presenters
1988 U.S. Congressional Resolution #331 acknowledges the role of the Iroquois constitution in the development of our U.S. Constitution. The Iroquois constitution reportedly called for 'Generational Review'- I question whether they 'knew' about 'Trans-Generational Trauma' or conceptualized it differently. They reportedly availed Women the Rights to: Assert, Debate, VOTE, and Declare War beginning between 1095 and 1150 A.D. ..... They certainly used 'Villages' to raise children. I've yet to...