Churches Caring for People with Memory Issues
by Jim Patterson, The Roys Report, April 2, 2024.
Self-help PDFs from the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth, Notthinghamshire UK.
Index of posts on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
by Cindy Kunsman from Under Much Grace.
Making the Church a Safe Place
In this two-part video training, Dr. Monroe, Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Missio Seminary (was Biblical Seminary) will explore how faith communities can unintentionally create additional distress for those with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. This video series shows how to 1) identify common struggles of trauma survivors in faith communities, 2) understand the impact of trauma on the brain functioning and interpersonal relationship, 3) recognize the tendency to over-spiritualize invisible wounds, and 4) identify leader, lay, and counselor interventions to improve the church experience of those suffering from PTSD. The video series is located near the bottom of the page.
Radio interview with Professor Stephen Joseph. Trauma can shape our lives forever and for some of us trauma can be a burden we just can’t shake. But Professor Joseph believes adversity and trauma can be powerful opportunities for growth.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – Invisible Scars
An infographic and post at Carrington College’s website that explains what PTSD is, who can be affected, and what to do if you or someone you know has PTSD.
Dr. Jerry Boriskin explains the symptoms and experiences of individuals who suffer from complex PTSD and how it relates to effective treatment methods.
The Heart of Trauma: Healing Our Embodies Brains in the Context of Relationships, Part 1 (Video)
by Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT. From the video (modified): This is a FREE introductory webinar with Bonnie Badenoch. Bonnie will discuss her May 21, 2021 training workshop with PCPSI (Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Seminars Ireland) “The Heart of Trauma: Healing Our Embodied Brains in the Context of Relationships”.
Information on Bonnie Badenoch from the Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Seminars Ireland (PCPSI) page for the webinar: We at PCPSI are excited to host this five-part webinar series with Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT, a marriage and family therapist, supervisor, teacher and author. She is co-founder of the nonprofit agency, Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind in Portland, Oregon. For some time, we have admired Bonnie’s approach to integrating relational neuroscience, Interpersonal Neurobiology (Dr Daniel Siegel) , The Divided Brain (Dr Iain McGilchrist) and the Polyvagal Theory (Dr Stephen Porges) into the art of therapy.
Time marks for the video:
Time mark: 15:18 — Definition of Trauma
Time mark: 18:25 — Lack of Empathic Witness
Time mark: 19:23 — Why is Non-Judgmental Presence So Important in Facility and Safety in the Counseling Room
Time mark: 22:37 — Bodies Lean toward Healing
Time mark: 30:55 — Breathing
Time mark: 32:35 — Implicit Memory
Time mark: 33:04 — Behavioral Impulse
Time mark: 43:16 — Unlocking the Emotional Brain
Time mark: 44:26 — Sensitive Mindfulness
The Heart of Trauma: Healing Our Embodies Brains in the Context of Relationships, Part 2 (Video)
by Bonnie Badenoch, PhD, LMFT.
Time marks for the video:
Time mark: 11:28 — How is the Circuitry of Relationship Built
Time mark: 13:47 — Hand Model of the Brain
Time mark: 15:55 — The Myth of Self Regulation
Time mark: 16:20 — Core Regulation
Time mark: 16:39 — Co-Regulation
Time mark: 22:58 — Mirror Neurons and Resonance Circuitry
Time mark: 25:55 — Internalized Secure Base
Time mark: 27:30 — Addiction
Time mark: 29:39 — The Challenges of Healing Developmental Trauma
Time mark: 29:50 — Why Developmental Trauma is So Challenging to Heal
Time mark: 41:52 — Intentional Touch
by David Baldwin.
Understanding and Responding to Dissociation
In this two-part video, Dr. Langberg, Clinical faculty with Missio Seminary (was Biblical Seminary) and GTRI, examines the experience of dissociation, the process of “leaving” the present, and provides ten principles for working with clients diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. The video series teaches how to 1) identify the signs and symptoms of dissociation, 2) help others recognize and stop reliving past traumatic experiences, 3) recognize diagnostic features of Dissociative Identity Disorder, and 4) explore town principles and cautions for those working with DID clients. The video series starts near the top of the page.
