- Oregon Health and Science University defines the 6 guiding principles of trauma informed care. This site is focused on health care professionals but can be applicable for faith formation leaders. Understanding, recognizing, and responding to trauma are some of the steps in healing. The resources present definitions and helpful ways to walk alongside those with whom we are in ministry.
https://www.ohsu.edu/education/trauma-informed-educational-practices
- Relationships are Key in the Post Pandemic Church is the topic of this webinar from Practical Resources for Churches. This site allows you to register and view the recorded webinar. The goal is to make the church more relational and create hubs of connection, both for the church and the community.
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wnha_Z1uR0mxIPC_2s6xCQ#/registration
- The Evangelical Lutheran Faith Community Nursing Association has evolved into the Lutheran Faith Community Nurses Association. This comprehensive website features health and wellness models, assessment tools, brochures for health education, and articles on many aspects of mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual health. Some resources are available to members only, and the site can serve as a guide for health and wellness ministries.
- Trauma-Informed Children’s Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids Paperback – Illustrated, April 13, 2022 by Robert G. Crosby (Author), Lori A. Crosby (Author)
- Mental Health and Your Church: A Handbook for Biblical Care (A Ministry Guide to Mental Illness, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Addiction) Paperback – March 1, 2023
- Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care: How to Respond When Things Fall Apart Paperback – March 1, 2022 by Karen A. McClintock (Author)
- Unspeakable: Preaching and Trauma-Informed Theology (New Studies in Theology and Trauma) Paperback – June 9, 2021 by Sarah Travis (Author), Paul Scott Wilson (Contributor)
- Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers Paperback – April 11, 2023 by Charles Kiser (Author), Elaine Heath (Author)
Trauma and the church/Reflection
Articles & Resources on the internet:
- A Reflection on “Trauma and the Church” By Aaron Fuller, Living Lutheran, June 21, 2018 Trauma and the church – Living Lutheran
- A Living Lutheran article called, “A healing and strengthening Lent: What does trauma-informed Lenten observance look like?” By Carla Christopher Wilson, March 2, 2022 A healing and strengthening Lent – Living Lutheran
- Video on “Worship in Times of Crisis and Trauma 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship” a Seminar by Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for the study and renewal of worship. Worship in Times of Crisis and Trauma (calvin.edu)
- An article on how religion and individual spirituality have a positive impact physical and mental health, by NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness. Faith & Spirituality | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- An article on ” 50 Trauma-Informed Ideas Your Church Can Put Into Practice” by Christianity Today. 50 Trauma-Informed Ideas Your Church Can Put Into Practice | The Better Samaritan with Jamie Aten and Kent Annan | Practical ways to do good, better (christianitytoday.com)
- An article on “Trauma-Informed Care in Church Worship and Life” by The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for the study and renewal of worship. Trauma-Informed Care in Church Worship and Life (calvin.edu)
- An article on “Spiritual Practices for Trauma-Informed Churches: Is what we are doing helping or hurting?” by Danae Ashley, May 4, 2022 from Faith Lead a ministry of Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN Spiritual Practices for Trauma-Informed Churches – Faith+Lead
- “Sacred Series Toolkit: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community” By the Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director of Partners in Health and Wholeness, Statewide Mental Health Advocacy from NC Council of Churches Sacred Series Toolkit: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community – NC Council of Churches (ncchurches.org)
- An article on “4 Focus-Areas for Creating a Trauma-Informed Ministry” Published: May 31, 2023 by Group – childrensministry.com 4 Focus-Areas for Creating a Trauma-Informed Ministry (childrensministry.com)