Trauma-informed Training
A trauma-informed approach to kids & youth ministry
Equip your Kids & Youth ministry teams to be trauma-informed.
The Homeward Project Trauma-informed Training is designed for you to equip your Kids and Youth Ministry staff and volunteers with understanding of how and why a child from a “hard place” or with a difficult history may behave differently in a church environment.
Facilitate this training with your team to empower them with greater knowledge and practical strategies to ensure your programs are safe and inclusive for all children and young people.
This training is designed at an introductory level and to be facilitated in under two hours.
“Simple bite size ideas and tools.”
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“Learnt new strategies and the session moved well.”
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“There was nothing I didn’t like about this session.”
“So applicable.”
Related Resources
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The Homeward Project: Church Discovery Guide
CourseThe local Church can help to transform Out-of-Home Care in your community. This guide shows you how.
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Wrap-around Teams
CourseThe Homeward Project Wrap-Around Teams resource equips carers to gather their “team” and have a practical conversation about what doing the journey together looks like.
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Foster Care: First Steps
CourseCurious about Foster Care? Foster Care: First Steps will deepen your understanding of a faith-based, holistic approach to Foster Care and help you consider your readiness to pursue it.
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Info Session Kit
CourseA Homeward Project Info Session is for everyone to find the role they can play in serving children and families in the Out-of-Home Care space in your local community. This kit includes everything you need to host an Info Session for your church.
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Church Resources
CourseA suite of resources for Homeward partner churches, to inspire and equip you to cast vision to your church around serving vulnerable and children families in the Out-of-Home Care space.
FAQs
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How much does the training cost?
This training resource is made available for free. This training is available as part of The Homeward Project model of resources and support for churches to develop holistic ministry of Out-of-Home Care. Please visit homewardproject.org for more information and to access other resources.
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How long is the training?
To complete all sections of the training and allow time for discussion, you will need a minimum of two hours. Ideally three hours will enable you to have time for reflection and discussion to consolidate learning, and time to discuss one or more scenarios in part 6 of the training. Time to consider application of the learning material to your specific program and context is where the training becomes most valuable!
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What support is available?
We will provide you with access to the Trauma-informed Training resources including Facilitator Guide (PDF), the five-part video series, and Participant Booklet (PDF). We will also provide a thorough briefing and coaching support for your nominated facilitator to deliver the training for your team.
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How do I access the training?
Submit a training request (using the Request Form on this page), which will be reviewed by our team. We will be in touch to confirm some details, provide access to the training materials, and develop a plan for preparing you to deliver the training for your team.
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Can someone facilitate this training for us?
If you would like a facilitator from The Homeward Project team to run a training for your team, please contact us at [email protected] to discuss options. This option may involve a training fee and relevant costs to be covered, such as travel costs if required.