trauma Archives

One mission co-worker’s vision for ‘Strong Kids’

Posted March 27th, 2020

A few months ago, during our Strong Kids/Strong Emotions program for refugee kids, Hadil (not her actual name) was sitting across from me, stringing beads to make a bracelet.

Trauma and grace

Posted August 1st, 2019

As I write, there are reports of yet another school shooting. The refrain “I never thought this would happen here” has become a mantra on the evening news. The circle of those experiencing trauma — or knowing someone who has — widens daily.

Colorado police chaplain urges pastors to invest in trauma counseling

Posted October 17th, 2016

For the Rev. Howard Dotson, the decision to become a chaplain and crime victims’ advocate began when two young men he was talking with were gunned down within a half hour of his meeting. The two were on a street corner raising money for a friend that had been shot and killed two days before.

Healing Hearts training heals emotional wounds in Eastern Congo’s children

Posted August 19th, 2016

This week, Presbyterian World Mission co-worker, Christi Boyd is helping to facilitate the Church of Christ’s (ECC) Women’s Department’s first Healing Hearts training event in Goma, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.