Conference Description
This conference will address domestic violence, sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.
It will provide participants with information regarding:
- dynamics surrounding different forms of abuse
- what victims/survivors need
- community resources and reporting requirements
The conference will address ways to respond to the spiritual impact of abuse, from a Christian perspective, and how to identify and respond to domestic violence in the health care setting.
Who Should Attend?
- Clergy/Chaplains
- Lay Leaders and Others in Ministry to Families
- Health Care Providers (MDs, RNs, Therapists, etc.)
- Social Workers/Counselors
- Faculty in Health Care
- Faculty in Seminary/Divinity School and CPE
- Students/Trainees
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the issues surrounding domestic violence, sexual assault and childhood trauma.
- Discuss the spiritual dimension of abuse.
- Incorporate practical strategies for addressing abuse through preaching, biblical counseling and pastoral care in the Christian tradition (for spiritual leaders).
- Identify and respond appropriately to domestic violence in the health care setting (for health care providers).