Reach Hurting Kids Workshop: How Trauma Affects the Kids We Love & What to Do About It
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Saturday, August 16, 2025
9AM to 2PM
This training will the first two modules of a four module course. Designed by Reach Hurting Kids Institute, it will be facilitated by the Hope Kids Special Needs Ministry Team at Christ First Church.
Module 1
Two out of three kids will experience at least one traumatic event during their childhood. This interactive workshop will prepare you to reach the hurting kids in your church community!
*Understand the widespread impact of trauma
*Recognize the signs of trauma in the church
*Learn practical strategies to help hurting kids heal and succeed.
Develop a new lens for discipleship and point kids to Christ, even in their most difficult moments.
FREE Lunch Provided for those who pre-register!
Module 2
Discipline: Obstacle or Opportunity
Traditional approaches to discipline view misbehavior as an OBSTACLE to ministry. Instead, this workshop will teach you how to use discipline problems as an OPPORTUNITY for ministry.
*Create a more supportive Learning Environment
*Build and strengthen your relationships with struggling kids
*Handle behavioral problems confidently and effectively
Develop a new lens for discipleship and point kids to Christ., even in their most difficult moments.
If you work with children or youth in any capacity, come and learn with us!
Register Online at: https://forms.gle/bs4kTexifBmiv1t96
Questions? Contact Lisa Mattheiss or Mike or Lorie Lowery
Developed by research psychologist Robert Crosby, PhD, play therapist Lori Crosby, MFT, RPT-S, developmental psychologist Erin Smith, PhD, course design expert Torria Davis, PhD, and children's pastor Kayla Smith.
This program is made possible through a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, MI, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc.
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9AM to 2PM
This training will the first two modules of a four module course. Designed by Reach Hurting Kids Institute, it will be facilitated by the Hope Kids Special Needs Ministry Team at Christ First Church.
Module 1
Two out of three kids will experience at least one traumatic event during their childhood. This interactive workshop will prepare you to reach the hurting kids in your church community!
*Understand the widespread impact of trauma
*Recognize the signs of trauma in the church
*Learn practical strategies to help hurting kids heal and succeed.
Develop a new lens for discipleship and point kids to Christ, even in their most difficult moments.
FREE Lunch Provided for those who pre-register!
Module 2
Discipline: Obstacle or Opportunity
Traditional approaches to discipline view misbehavior as an OBSTACLE to ministry. Instead, this workshop will teach you how to use discipline problems as an OPPORTUNITY for ministry.
*Create a more supportive Learning Environment
*Build and strengthen your relationships with struggling kids
*Handle behavioral problems confidently and effectively
Develop a new lens for discipleship and point kids to Christ., even in their most difficult moments.
If you work with children or youth in any capacity, come and learn with us!
Register Online at: https://forms.gle/bs4kTexifBmiv1t96
Questions? Contact Lisa Mattheiss or Mike or Lorie Lowery
Developed by research psychologist Robert Crosby, PhD, play therapist Lori Crosby, MFT, RPT-S, developmental psychologist Erin Smith, PhD, course design expert Torria Davis, PhD, and children's pastor Kayla Smith.
This program is made possible through a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, MI, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment, Inc.
Get Tickets
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