MADE TO BELONG: Becoming a Trauma Sensitive & Engaged Faith Leader

Communities of faith have a great opportunity to provide hope and healing to those impacted by trauma, grief, and loss, especially in the areas of foster care and adoption. They can also do harm if they have unrealistic expectations of those affected by trauma and loss. While AKB looks at trauma through a foster/adoption lens, there is a global need for the church to understand and address loss and trauma associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your Trainers: Lindy Johnson, AKB Trauma Trainer & Director of Organizational Health Krista Petty, AKB Faith Sphere Manager

Wednesdays in May / 1 PM - 3PM (CST)

Weekly Topics: 

Week 1 How Trauma, Toxic Stress, Loss, Abuse & Neglect Impact Development 

Week 2 How to Create Environments & Interactions That Foster Healing & Attachment 

Week 3 How the Language We Use Surrounding Foster Care & Adoption Matters and How to Connect 

Week 4 How to Impact Behavior, Building Resilience, and Hope for the Future