*This class is located in the PDT time zone; please plan accordingly.*
Course Description:
This faith-based course is an excellent introductory course to psychological first aid and effective emotional trauma management based on biblical truths. This course is open to all people of faith in all ministries, especially caring and leadership ministries, such as pastoral leadership, pastoral care, chaplaincy, youth ministry, missions, disaster relief, healthcare, therapy/social work, prayer ministry. Etc.
The main points discussed are those that explore the importance of being self-aware of our personal and unique ways of responding to distress in 5 main areas; what effective self-care truly is; and how to implement the necessary holistic practices to create Godly balance and resilience in our lives. Then from that position of health and personal discipline, we learn how to minister to others in crisis.
With actives and role plays, we explore how to identify stress responses quickly so that appropriate steps can be taken immediately to mitigate the causes and symptoms of distress and/or acute emotional trauma, allowing for faster and more effective recovery. This is a great introductory crisis management course for a wide audience, and if required, the time needed can be adjusted from 1 to 2 days to include all speaking points.
Course highlights:
Created and designed for survival
Identify signs and symptoms of critical stress in 5 main areas
Common stressors and normal stress responses
Self-awareness and self-care: Identify and apply proven, effective habits
Self-discipline and self-responsibility: No one will do it for you!
Personal Boundaries: What are they and how to establish them
Emotional Trauma Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery
Effective ministry to others in trauma
Crisis communication techniques
Trauma Informed Care conversations for effective stabilization
Know how and when to refer to higher levels of care
Holistic habits for prevention and healing
Church health from the top: Lead by example
Missional outreach in your community
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