Eastern Mennonite University

Sample Schedule

 
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:30-9:00

Welcome, Prayer, Introductions

Announcements/
Checking In, Reflection

Announcements/
Checking In, Reflection

 

Announcements/
Checking In, Reflection

Prayer, Announcements

What Sustains Us:
Symbols of Hope

9:00-10:15

Orientation to the Week

Trauma Healing Journey: Why We Don't "Just Get Over It." Physiology, Psychosocial, and Spiritual Dimensions of Trauma and Impact on Individuals, Communities, and Societies
Trauma Interventions Issues of Justice and Peacebuilding Prayers/Litany


Reflection/Goals
10:15-10:30
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10:30-12:00 Trauma Overview and Definitions Trauma Healing Journey: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Intro to Restorative Justice Peacebuilding, continued

Evaluation/
Certificates

Closing blessing: EMU Community

12:00-1:30
LUNCH
(Buffet)
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH

LUNCH
(Buffet)

12 and 1:30
Departure

1:30-3:00 Symbols of Trauma (one hour)
Small Groups
Small group work on model

Video: For the Love of Tomorrow
Psalm 85 Exercise:Truth, Mercy, Justice, Peace
Self Care for the Caregiver  
3:00-3:30

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3:30-4:45

4:30 Relaxation Response Exercise

Working with trauma

Psalm Exercise, continued

Closing Circle

Free Time

Optional: Children and Trauma
 
5:00-6:45 at EMU

DINNER

 

DINNER
Optional: walk in Park Woods or
Rock Wall Climbing (6-7:30 pm..)
DINNER
Optional Art 7 p.m.
DINNER
(group meal in restaurant)