Trauma-informed Ministry
This workshop explores how recent developments in trauma theory and neurobiology can resource clergy who find themselves striving to keep going without adequate recovery from the strains of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"As they hold together their own lives, clergy seek also to hold together their congregations, often in the face of declined attendance and participation, increased financial pressures, and the need for both change and stability.”
Living Ministry Wave 4 Report
It’s not a situation that is going to be resolved easily or quickly – so how can clergy and congregations find courage and creativity to deal with the challenges together without burning out or breaking apart?
Participants will learn:
- how we can use recent developments in trauma theory and neurobiology to help us understand what happens in our body and brain when we are dealing with trauma, or experiencing chronic stress, anxiety and conflict
- how leaders, congregations and communities can respond pastorally, to help responses to be less reactive and more considered, creative and sustainable
- where God is in all of this, and what connections there are between our experience and understanding of trauma and our biblical and faith resources
- how our Scriptures are a robust resource in trauma, and demonstrate the power of reframing as a component of resilience
Workshop List
- Mental Health First Aid by humantalk
- Trauma-informed Ministry by Hilary Ison
- Building a Healthy Team and Dealing with Conflict by Thrive Worldwide
- Stress and Resilience: Starting Well by Thrive Worldwide
- Leadership Training for Emerging Leaders by GiANT
- Leadership Training for Established Leaders by GiANT
- Reflective Practice Groups by St Luke's for Clergy Wellbeing
Please contact us with workshop suggestions, feedback, to request a hard-copy of the brochure and any other queries.
Training provider
The Reverend Hilary Ison gained experience in Organisational Consultancy, Systems Leadership and Systems Constellations, after her initial theological training and ordination. She was a member of a research team on Tragedy and Congregations from 2017-21, and is a Trustee of St Luke’s for Clergy Wellbeing.
Details
- Audience: All in ordained ministry
- Participants: 12-18
- Format: -Online (half-day), in-person (full-day)
- Credits: 0.5 (half-day) - 1 (full-day) (how credits work)
Book a workshop
Workshops are booked directly with providers, by the designated wellbeing workshops lead for your diocese. If you are the nominated person, you can get in touch directly with providers using this form.