Trauma-Informed Mission Guests

Course Details

30 minutes

FREE

This training, tailored for short-term missionaries and mission guests, highlights three key concepts of trauma and provides practical tools for immediate use. You’ll learn to define trauma, understand its impact on brain development—particularly the “fear brain,” and recognize the effects of “indiscriminate friendliness.”

Course Details

Duration

30 minutes

Format

On-demand

Language

English, Spanish

Rating

★★★★☆

Course Description

This course introduces short-term missionaries and mission guests to three key concepts for becoming part of a trauma-informed mission team. By the end, you’ll gain practical tools that can be immediately applied during your mission trip or short-term assignment.

Course Highlights:
30 minutes of video-based training broken into three 10-minute modules for easy access
Applicable tools & strategies
Learning on a computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device for maximum convenience

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Related Content

Resources to help build a trauma-informed team.

Practical Skills

Active Listening

Active listening is one of the most helpful skills to help someone involved in active or recent trauma. Studies show that listening to someone’s story is powerfully healing because it reduces anxiety and removes its power over a person.

Start Learning

Introduction to Trauma Informed Care

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to trauma-informed care, equipping you with practical tools you can start using right away. You’ll learn how trauma affects child development and its potential lifelong impacts. Additionally, the course covers strategies to enhance a child’s sense of safety, manage overwhelming emotions, and address challenging behaviors effectively.