In an effort to bring healing and equipping the body of Christ, Hope Alive Initiatives in conjunction with SouthEast Christian Church held a training program. This comprehensive training addressed the deep wounds caused by trauma to many of us. The trauma training was held on 24th June to 28th June, 2024 in Kenya. With 81 individuals trained, the program saw significant breakthroughs and testimonies of healing.

Teaching and Training Sessions

The training sessions were meticulously designed to blend scientific understanding with spiritual insights, creating a wholistic approach to trauma healing. Each day began with prayer and worship, setting a serene and powerful atmosphere for learning and healing. The training team’s co-training approach exemplified teamwork and provided a balanced delivery of content.

Topics Covered:

• Trauma, ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and Their Effects
• Identification of Trauma Responses
• My Hope Story
• Counselling and Prayer Time
• Hope, Acceptance, and Forgiveness
• 6 Stages of Change
• Healing Practices
• Taking Thoughts Captive: Renewing Your Mind
• Grief and Loss
• Emotional Regulation and Parent Modeling
• Addiction
• Taking Thoughts Captive: Meditation
• Shame, Guilt, Regret, Rejection
• Self-Care
• Do’s and Don’ts and Creating Safe Environments
• Q&A and Blessing of the Servant Hands

Daily Activities

Each day concluded with individual prayer and counselling sessions, where trainees received personalised ministry from the training team. These sessions were profoundly impactful, offering personal breakthroughs and blessings.

The Divine Presence

The training sessions were marked by a palpable sense of God’s presence. A particularly powerful moment occurred during a session led by Olivia, where participants were guided to revisit traumatic experiences and envision Jesus leading them to a place of peace and healing. This exercise was transformative, with many participants experiencing profound healing.

Achievements

The training successfully met its objectives by equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to facilitate healing for themselves and others. Participants reported significant healing and expressed confidence in their ability to help others who have experienced trauma.

At the conclusion of the training, certificates were presented to the participants, marking their readiness to serve as channels of healing within their communities.

This training program stands as a testament to the transformative power of combining scientific knowledge with spiritual practices. By equipping the body of Christ with these tools, we are empowering a generation to bring healing and hope to those who have experienced