Emotionally Safe Church Course - Steadfast Christian Counseling

A Trauma-Informed Training for Church Leaders and Members Presented by Jessie Evans and Tiff Holgate, Therapists at Steadfast Christian Counseling.

Welcome to The Emotionally Safe Church, a comprehensive two-part training program designed to help church leaders, staff members, and congregants understand and address trauma within their communities. Presented by Jessie Evans and Tiff Holgate, experienced therapists at Steadfast Christian Counseling, this training is passionately dedicated to making churches more trauma-informed and supportive.

Why Trauma-Informed Care is Essential for Churches

Trauma can profoundly impact mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. It's crucial for church leaders and members to recognize these impacts and provide a safe, supportive environment for everyone. This training emphasizes:

Self-Care and Trigger Awareness: Learn the importance of self-care and being mindful of triggers to maintain a healthy and supportive church environment.
Comprehensive Understanding of Trauma: Gain insights into the various types, impacts, and categories of trauma.
Quality Clinical Counseling: Understand the significance of seeking professional clinical counseling for effective trauma care.

Creating a Safe and Supportive Church Environment

Our training program covers essential aspects of trauma-informed care, including:

Acknowledging Trauma: Recognize and validate the experiences of those affected by trauma.
Safe Environment: Develop strategies to create a secure and nurturing space for congregants.
Truth and Authenticity: Foster a culture of openness and honesty within your church.

Practical Solutions and Scenarios

In Part Two, Learn how to effectively respond to trauma within your church through practical scenarios and solutions, such as:

Creating a Trauma-Informed Culture: Establish practices that support a trauma-informed church environment.
Reporting Abuse: Understand the importance of reporting abuse and illegal activities to the proper authorities.
Providing Resources: Offer support and resources to congregants in need.

Our full downloadable Trauma Informed Tool Kit is included in this course and will provide you team with the everything needed to create a safe church policy and flow chart for referring to applicable agencies and professionals when the need arises.

Join us for The Emotionally Safe Church training and become a part of a compassionate movement to support and heal those affected by trauma within your church. Together, we can create a safer, more understanding, and loving Church community.

Download this Training Today and gather your team for an afternoon of trauma-informed care training. Make a meaningful difference in your church community.

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Why Trauma-Informed Care is Essential for Churches

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Practical Solutions and Scenarios

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