March 10-12, 18-19, 2021

Wednesday-Friday 9:00am - 4:45pm Tokyo Time

LOCATION: PCJ Center, Higashikurume, Tokyo, Japan

REGISTRATION FEE: $100 (Includes all training materials)

Registration deadline: noon March 3, 2021

ABOUT THE PROGRAM MODEL: This proven model of the Trauma Healing Institute uses applied Scripture and mental health principles to address spiritual and emotional wounds caused by the trauma of war, violence, natural disasters, and abuse. The book Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help has been translated and taught in 94 countries with more than 194 language groups in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.

ABOUT THE SESSION: At this initial equipping session, participants learn basic biblical and mental health principles related to trauma care; explore if they themselves are carrying any wounds of trauma or loss and bring those to Christ for healing; learn how to lead groups in a participatory way; learn the program model; and develop plans for using what they have learned in their community

Trauma healing facilitators are committed to “do no harm” to those they seek to help. To this end, in order to be certified to lead healing groups and possibly train others, this Initial Equipping begins a 3-step certification process that includes:

1. An evaluation during this Initial equipping session that consists of:

• Participant’s self-awareness of impact on others and the ability to interact well in a group
• Participant’s overall emotional well-being
• A short test showing your knowledge of the content
• Practice facilitating a group in a participatory way with feedback on your strengths and suggestions to address areas needing improvement.

2. A few months of practicum after the Initial Equipping in which ‘Apprentice Facilitators’ co-lead 2 healing groups that include all the core lessons.

3. The process to become a Trauma Healing Group Facilitator is completed with demonstrated competence in an Advanced Equipping Session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This session is open to laypeople and clergy, mental health professionals, social justice advocates, NGO workers, and others who would like to explore becoming a trauma healing facilitator so that they can provide basic care for those wounded by trauma or loss and optionally train others to do so. Necessary qualifications:

• Able to communicate in Japanese.
• At least 18 years old.
• Able to manage personal well-being.
• Have sufficient status to teach others in a community.
• Committed to helping trauma survivors.
• Able to dedicate time to lead trauma healing groups.
• Able to attend the entire session.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ZOOM: Desktop, laptop or tablet strongly recommended for participation (a smart phone may be used if that is the only device for accessing the internet). Participants must be visible by other participants. A private location for internet connection is recommended, but at least earphones must be used if privacy is difficult to ensure confidentiality.

ABOUT US: SIL International is a faith-based nonprofit language development organization that began the Bible-based Trauma Healing ministry and is a founding member of the Trauma Healing Alliance.

The Trauma Healing Institute equips and supports a global community of workers in trauma care, helping local churches, national Bible Societies, and other NGOs bring Bible-based trauma healing to the world’s hurting people. See our site at TraumaHealingInstitute.org.