Training for Congregational Care Ministries

These in-depth training manuals include restorative strategies to expand care, build resilient groups, and provide safety for traumatized people to heal and thrive. 
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General Ministry Resource Guide
ICTG's in-depth training manual for trauma preparedness and response within congregations. 
Youth Ministry Resource Guide
ICTG's in-depth training manual for trauma preparedness and response within youth ministries and youth programs. 
Spiritual Direction Resource Guide
ICTG's in-depth training manual for trauma preparedness and response for Spiritual Directors.

Tools for Ministries after Trauma

This is not exhaustive, but a working list of resources, and it continues to be updated.
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Covenantal Caring Conversation
Robert Levanthal's process based on Dr. Marshall Rosenberg's work in nonviolent communication
Creative Exercises
Expressions for Healing after Trauma from the Foundation for Art and Healing
Emotional & Spiritual Care Guidelines
NVOAD
Faith-based Community Ministries in a 9/11 World
Adapted from Community Ministry: New Challenges, Proven Steps to Faith-based Initiatives by Carl S. Dudley (Bethesda, MD: Alban Institute, 2002). 
Mental Health Ministry: A Toolkit for Congregations
A guide for education and practice provided by Pathways to Promise 
Reclaiming the Mourner's Path
Reflection on grief and healing by Anne Brener, a consultant with synagogues and other organizations on creating healing communities 
Congregational Trauma Test 
From Bill Kemp's "The Church Transition Workbook"

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ICTG offers in-depth, personalized training services for congregational leaders.
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