HEALING THE CHILDREN’S WOUNDS OF TRAUMA PROGRAMME

Dear Clergy, Reverends, Pastors, & Friends,

INVITATION TO THE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAMME

“HEALING THE WOUNDS OF TRAUMA”KIDS FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAMME which will be a residential one to train facilitators to work with children who have experienced trauma. This will be for persons who are presently involved in counseling among children & those who work with children in various settings. This programme would be held for the facilitators to learn how to deal with Trauma and its Healing process and then in turn teach others to deal with trauma and the healing process.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME MODEL

The proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by trauma of war, violence, & domestic violence, natural disasters and abuse.

ABOUT THE SESSION

At this initial equipping session, participants learn basic biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care; explore if they themselves are carrying any wounds of trauma or loss and bring those to Christ for healing; learn how to lead groups in a participatory way; learn the program model; and develop plans for using what they have learned in their community.

This initial equipping session is followed by a 3-6 month practicum in which facilitators-in-training teach at least the core lessons at least twice. The training process is completed with an advanced equipping session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This session is intended for Christian leaders who would like to explore becoming a trauma healing facilitator so that they can provide basic care for those wounded by trauma and loss, or train others to do so. Mental health professionals can benefit from this practical approach that is effective with groups cross-culturally. Necessary qualifications:

Able to teach others in the community
Able to attend all of the session
At least 21 years old
Committed to help other trauma survivors.

Those interested from Churches / Christian Ecumenical organizations are welcome!

The expenses pertaining to transportation have to borne by the participants. We look forward for at least 1 nominee from your Church or organization for this special event on or before 15^th July 2015.

Thanking you,

With every blessing

Mrs.Lakshani P. Fernando

General Secretary