How to Walk with Those Who Have Experienced Abuse & Neglect

Purpose: Our goal is to further equip leaders in the church so they can be a safe place for people to find hope & healing and live free from abuse and trauma

Who Should Attend? Pastors | Church Leaders | Volunteers | Small Group Leaders. People in the community who help others, such as social workers, non-profits, etc. Anyone desiring a better understanding of trauma resulting from abuse & neglect.

Presenters:
*Diane Stores, Executive Director and Founder of Door of Hope
*Neil Schori, Director of Church Pastors at Called to Peace Ministries, Former Pastor of the Edge Church in Aurora, Ill.
*Darlene Cook, US Women’s Program Director at Door of Hope *Pam Nelson Bjerke, Certified Parent & Teacher Coach, Connected Families
*David Nithang, Men’s Director at Door of Hope
*Jason Kell, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Door of Hope

Topics Include:

• Addressing Domestic Abuse as a Church Leader

• Sacred Trust Broken: God’s View of Abuse & the Reality of Spiritual Harm

• Why Trauma Changes Us: A Look Inside The Brain

• The Invisible Chains: Coercive Control is Abuse

• Parenting as a Healing Process: Leading with Love, Guiding with Grace

• And more…….

Registration Fee: $79 (meals on your own)
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