Seminars

Transforming the Wounds of War offers several training options for religious, congregational, and lay leaders.

One day TWOW Seminar

The one day TWOW seminar is designed for leaders and members of a congregation or a group of community religious and lay leaders that are seeking to explore and/or expand resources to support returning veterans and their families.

The One-day seminar provides:

  • Information about the physical, emotional and spiritual issues many of today’s veterans and their families face
  • Education about trauma, and a trauma-healing model useful in breaking cycles of violence and building resilience
  • Resources faith communities can use to reach out to vets and their families
  • Opportunity to share resources and plan for next steps with others in your community

To discuss costs and related questions about offering a TWOW seminar in your community, please contact Jan Jenner.

Expanded training options

Expanded TWOW training options include the following content tailored to specific interests…

Expanded Understandings of Trauma and the “STAR” Trauma Healing Model

  1. Explore various understandings of trauma;
  2. Examine the basic biology and physiology of trauma;
  3. Consider the multidimensional ways trauma affects humans.
  4. Examine the “STAR” trauma-healing model.
  5. Examine the “STAR” cycles of violence (acting in & acting out) model

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  1. Examine the history of war trauma and PTSD;
  2. Explore the symptoms of PTSD;
  3. Consider the multidimensional long term effects of PTSD.

Spiritual Impacts of War

  1. Consider the spiritual components of combat related PTSD;
  2. Examine the moral pain, shame and guilt of combat veterans;
  3. Explore the spiritual desolation and alienation of combat veterans.

Healing Role of Faith Communities

  1. Explore some common stages on the healing journey of veterans;
  2. Apply the “STAR” model to the individual, family, and community needs and supports of returning veterans
  3. Examine practical ways of applying spiritual resources and theological insights to the healing journey of veterans and their loved ones;
  4. Acquire resources and begin to develop a response plan to address the spiritual needs of veterans and their families in a specific context.

To discuss costs and related questions about offering a TWOW seminar in your community, please contact Jan Jenner.

Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) Seminars:

Individuals who wish to receive training in “Transforming the Wounds of War”, may wish to consider attending a “STAR” seminar. STAR seminars are offered several times each year and attract a diverse group of individuals who wish to expand trauma healing resources in their various professions. Visit the STAR website for more information on training opportunities.