Hello, I just joined this group because, as the coordinator for a statewide trauma-prevention, resilience-promoting coalition in Alaska, I am working with the Governor's Office to organize a forum for faith leaders on the topic of "Safe Children, Healthy Families." I am going to give a presentation to the faith leaders and others assembled and then they will engage in a conversation about what they can do -- with children and youth, with parents and caregivers, with leadership and programming, and with community service and advocacy work.
In my presentation, I would like to provide examples of what other faith communities or networks of faith communities have done. How have they applied the science of ACEs, neurobiology, epigenetics, and resilience? How have they intentionally supported the building of protective factors? How do they apply this trauma-informed lens to counseling on parenting approaches, or to understanding and working with the homeless? How has this perspective challenged or supported previously-held interpretations of scripture?
I need just a few short examples I can share to kick off their conversation. I would love if the examples encompassed these different areas, and if they came from different kinds of faith communities.
Thank you so much if you have stories or examples (or links to articles, etc.) for me! I will also be perusing the resources list that I saw in the resource section.
