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Check out a snippet of the Trauma-Informed spiritual Intervention practicum session on creating access in the belief systems to introduce the knowledge of God.
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For the last few weeks on Instagram, I’ve been sharing some BTS content from one of the practicum sessions.
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What I have enjoyed and learned throughout this course is how to best support individuals on their healing journey through the use of trauma-informed spiritual intervention. The importance of moving in the direction of which the client moves while also holding space for the faith challenges and discoveries that a person may face.
I really appreciate the comprehensive break down of how safety should be established prior to anything else and how recognizing the humanity of a person throughout the intervention process is vital. As I read a long in the chapter, I had so many "YES!" moments to parts of the text that walk the reader through handling a person with care and love rather than viewing them as a problem to be fixed or immediately delivered from. I'm enjoying the emphasis on this approach being a process and how patience and humility are required for its effectiveness.
One thing that was new to my understanding, is how the use of spiritual gifts can be harmful and cause trauma "where there is a lack of understanding of God's nature and His purposes ... lack of spiritual maturity, lack of understanding concerning the purpose of the gift, and a lack of cultivating the…
Im excited to see how you incorporate the information in your unique expression as a professional and believer Nineth! I can see you as a major contributor to the salvation of many people who were on the fence with their beliefs due to trauma. Hearing you internalize and then express the content in your own words inspires me!