F.I.T. Training
Faith-Based Integration of Trauma-Informed Care. Equipping faith communities to recognize trauma, respond with compassion, and support healing, so the church remains a sanctuary for all.
Presented by Connecting Pointe, Inc. in collaboration with Life Empowerment Services, LLC.
From "what's wrong with them?" to "what happened to them?"
Churches are often the first place people turn for hope. Without an understanding of trauma, well-meaning responses can wound again, especially when distress is spiritualized.
Recognize
The signs of trauma and its physical, emotional, and spiritual impact.
Realize
The role of faith communities in creating spaces where healing can happen.
Respond
With trauma-informed ministry, and know when to refer for professional care.
Resist
Re-traumatization through policies, language, and interactions that build safety.
Every team that cares for people
Pastors and ministry leaders, pastoral care and counseling teams, outreach, youth, family, women's and men's ministries, prayer teams, church administrators, and other faith-based organizations, including faith-based schools, food pantries, shelters, recovery programs, and community centers.
Every training is tailored to your audience.
What Your Team Will Learn
Through education, reflection, discussion, and practical exercises, participants learn to:
- Recognize trauma’s impact on individuals, families, and relationships.
- Understand how trusted communities can support healing.
- Respond with language and practices that promote safety, trust, and empowerment.
- Recognize when professional counseling or additional services are needed.
- Identify changes to everyday interactions and organizational practices that can reduce re-traumatization.
Representing a nonprofit or community organization? Contact us to discuss your audience, training goals, and how the content can be tailored to your team.
Discuss Training for Your OrganizationWhat participants say
“The training helped me understand how trauma can affect the way people respond. I left with practical ways to listen more carefully and respond with compassion.”
Participant
“As a ministry leader, I appreciated the connection between faith and trauma-informed care. It challenged me to consider how well-meaning words can sometimes cause more hurt.”
Ministry leader
“The discussion and examples made the information easy to apply to our nonprofit’s work. Our team left with a shared language for creating safer, more supportive interactions.”
Participant
“One of my biggest takeaways was understanding the limits of my role—how to offer support and recognize when someone may need professional help.”
Trainee
“The facilitators created a welcoming environment where we could ask questions and reflect honestly on our approach to serving others.”
Participant
Training Options
We offer introductory workshops and customized team training. Training scope, schedule, delivery format, and investment are determined through consultation based on your organization’s needs.
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