lesson 1-Definition and types of trauma and crisis.

lesson 2-Psychological and spiritual impacts of trauma.

lesson3-Overview of crisis intervention.

Activities 1-Class discussion on personal experiences with crisis.

Activities 2-Analysis of biblical accounts of trauma (e.g., Job, Elijah)

Assignment- Write a 500-word reflection on how Job’s story illustrates principles of trauma and healing. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1-Theological understanding of suffering and God’s role in healing.

lesson 2-Exploring the ministry of Jesus as a healer.

lesson 3-Practical applications of biblical principles in crisis situations

Activities 1-Group discussion on key healing passages (e.g., Isaiah 53:4-5, Matthew 11:28-30)

Activities 2-Journal reflection on personal beliefs about suffering and restoration

Assignment- Write a 400-word essay on Jesus’ approach to healing and its relevance to trauma care today. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1-Principles of effective crisis intervention.

lesson 2- Immediate and long-term support strategies.

leson 3-Building trust and rapport with individuals in crisis.

Activities 1- Practice active listening and empathy exercises

Activities 2- Group role-play on responding to a crisis situation.

Assignment- Create a step-by-step crisis intervention plan for a specific scenario. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1- Addressing emotional and spiritual needs in trauma care.

lesson 2- Prayer, scripture, and pastoral counseling as tools for support

lesson 3- Balancing spiritual guidance with professional boundaries

Activities 1-Analyze case studies of effective spiritual care.

Activities 2-Workshop: Writing a prayer for someone in crisis

Assignment-Write a 300-word reflection on the role of prayer in trauma intervention. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com.

lesson 1-Understanding the stages of grief.

lesson 2- Biblical insights on mourning and comfort.

lesson 3- Practical strategies for walking with individuals through loss.

Activities 1- Small group discussion on grief in the Bible (e.g., Psalms, Lamentations)

Activities 2- Develop a comforting scripture-based message for someone grieving.

Assignment- Create a 400-word grief support plan for a hypothetical church member. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com.

lesson 1-Collective trauma and its impact on communities.

lesson 2-Principles of disaster response from a biblical perspective.

lesson 3-Mobilizing churches to provide crisis support

Activities 1- Analyze examples of church-led disaster responses

Activities 2-Group brainstorming: How to mobilize resources for a community in crisis.

Assignment-Draft a community crisis response plan. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1- Ethical dilemmas in trauma care and crisis intervention

lesson 2-Boundaries and confidentiality in ministry.

lesson 3-Strategies for caregiver resilience and avoiding burnout.

Activities 1-Case study: Navigating ethical challenges in trauma care.

Activities 2-Workshop on creating a personal self-care plan.

Assignment-Develop a 300-word self-care plan for yourself as a caregiver. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com.

lesson 1-Unique impacts of trauma on children.

lesson 2- Identifying signs of trauma in children

lesson 3- Providing age-appropriate interventions

Activities 1- Role-play scenarios involving children in crisis

Activities 2-Group discussion on biblical principles for supporting children

Assignment-Write a 400-word guide for helping children process trauma. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1- Helping individuals rebuild their lives after trauma.

lesson 2-The role of forgiveness and reconciliation in healing

leson 3-Fostering resilience and hope.

Activities 1-Journal reflection on personal experiences of restoration.

Activities 2-Create a prayer or devotional focused on resilience

Assignment-Write a 500-word recovery plan for a hypothetical individual overcoming trauma. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1- Understanding cultural perspectives on trauma and healing.

lesson 2- Adapting intervention strategies to different cultural contexts.

lesson 3-Biblical examples of cross-cultural ministry.

Activities 1- Case study: Cultural challenges in trauma intervention.

Activities 2-Group discussion on cultural humility in ministry

Assignment-Develop a 400-word strategy for culturally sensitive trauma care. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com

lesson 1- Review of course principles

lesson 2-Application of trauma care strategies in real-life scenarios

lesson 3- Personal reflections and commitments to ministry.

Activities 1- Present a comprehensive trauma intervention plan.

Activities 2- Peer feedback on strategies and approaches.

Assignment-Submit a 1,000-word final project outlining a comprehensive trauma and crisis intervention strategy. Submit to info@elimbibleschool.com