Don't know how many of you may have watched the new Resilience film on Sunday, April 10 but I did and it brought to my mind several ideas on how to further the work and awareness on the ACES issue.
I believe that there is a need to educate clergy on this issue of early life trauma and the need for inner healing!
In a previous blog post here, Linda Jacobs appropriately addressed the importance of having trauma-informed churches.
Chaplain Chris Haughee recently wrote a post, What Does it Mean for a Ministry to Be Trauma-informed?
And Reverend Streets has written a piece about the importance of engaging in trauma-informed ministry.
So, I got to thinking that since so many, perhaps all, of the ACEs are trauma to the heart - to the spirit - that awareness of this issue should be addressed in seminary where pastors and clergy are trained and equipped for their roles to care for people in their flock.
In that light might any of you be aware of any such initiative? Or, have connections to decision makers in seminary?
Thanks!
