Increasingly, disasters (both conventional and unconventional) mark the reality of our life together here in Oregon. Still recovering from a global pandemic and the wake-up call of the highly destructive 2020 Labor Day fires, our communities now face massive flooding, an impending smoke and wildfire season, and threats of mass deportation. How might we, as clergy and spiritual leaders, faithfully accompany and lead our communities in and through these times? And how might we do so from a trauma-informed, human-centered approach in order to honor people’s inherent dignity and agency?
In this three-hour, virtual workshop we will explore:
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Core elements of a trauma informed approach to community care
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The unique role of clergy and faith communities in times of disaster
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Skills, capacities, and relationships core to accompanying & leading through a disaster
Drawing on participants’ own wisdom and experiences – as well as that of experts in pertinent fields – we anticipate you will come out of this session feeling greater clarity about what’s needed to lead through disasters, and more deeply connected to a network of practitioners committed to care, resilience, and healing.