Trauma Recovery as a Spiritual Journey: The Healing Power of Compassion

This workshop will explore the spiritual dimensions of trauma and its recovery. Trauma impacts the body, the psyche, and one’s relationality. It also impacts the spirit and one’s relationship with the sacred. Through story, presentation, personal reflection and contemplative exercises, we will survey the spiritual wounds and crises of faith that trauma can incur; the ways that spiritual teachings and communities can both exacerbate the pain of trauma survivors and support a survivor’s journey; and how spiritual resources and practices can enhance the healing of and recovery from trauma. This workshop will be especially helpful for those who have known trauma, and for those who companion survivors as pastors, chaplains, mental health practitioners, spiritual directors, and caring allies.

Led by Frank Rogers Jr., he will draw from his experience and research as a spiritual director, retreat leader, co-director of the Center for Engaged Compassion, and a professor of spiritual formation at the Claremont School of Theology.

Clergy from the Pacific Southwest Region of the Christian Church (DOC) can earn CEUs upon completion of this course. CEUs are also available through Claremont School of Theology.

Co-sponsored by Pacific Beach Christian Church, BELOVED Compassion Network, and the Center for Engaged Compassion.

Pricing

This course is offered on a sliding scale of $30-$90 per person. Following the concept of GracEconomics, we invite you to contribute what you can to support this program. Those who contribute at a higher level make it possible for others to participate at their own level.

All are welcome at this event. If a $30 registration fee prohibits your participation, please contact the Director of BELOVED Compassion Network, Dale Suggs: dale@belovedcompassionnetwork.org.

What to Expect:

• Compassionate space for sharing
• Skilled and compassionate leaders
• Proven practices for grounding and healing

What Not to Expect:

• Pressure to share
• Questioning or judgment
• Correction or advice