Being trauma informed is a compassionate and essential skill for a Gospel centred ministry. In this course we draw on neuro-science to learn wise and compassionate ways to respond to anyone who has been affected by trauma so that we can build communities that are safe for all.
Many of us carry experiences that have shaped us in ways others cannot always see.
Learning to be trauma-informed helps us respond with greater understanding, care, and compassion – towards ourselves and towards others. It’s a vital part of building communities where people feel safe, supported, and able to flourish.
This course gently introduces key insights from neuroscience alongside a Christian understanding of healing, helping you recognise the impact of trauma and respond in ways that bring hope rather than harm.
Designed by GoHealth, it’s a reflective and practical resource for anyone who wants to grow in awareness, compassion, and the ability to support healthier relationships and communities.
What you’ll learn
- How to recognise trauma and its impact
- Ways to respond that support your own wellbeing
- Simple, compassionate ways to support others
Course format
- Online and self-paced (go at your own pace)
- Includes videos, visuals, reflective questions, and journal prompts
- Ongoing access once completed
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Cost
£15 or Free for GoHealth Community members
What people are saying
This brilliantly presented course will enrich your understanding of trauma, its impact and the hope of recovery through Christian-based healing. Thoroughly recommended.”
— Stephen G
The phrase ‘a warm, resonant presence’ is one that I carry back into my practice with others and for myself.”
— Catriona M
The Revd. Hilary Ison
The Revd. Hilary Ison is part of The Tragedy and Congregations Project working alongside Prof Christopher Southgate and The Revd. Dr. Carla Grosch-Miller. The project is designed to help churches respond in a healthy way to the impact of tragedies, local and global. Hilary has been ordained in the Anglican Church since 1987, and has experience as a parish priest, hospice chaplain, theological education, and adviser for women in ministry. She has studied Organisational Consultancy (Psycho-dynamic Approaches) at the Tavistock Clinic (University of East London 2002). Her recent training is in Systems Constellations, a method of exploring traumatic events and difficult personal and organisational issues in individual or group settings.
Go further
You’re warmly invited to join the GoHealth Community: with free access to courses, resources for health and ministry (including prayer and liturgy), and a monthly space for reflection and support.
Because learning to be a healing presence is something we grow into, together.
What’s next
As you scroll, discover simple ways to begin your journey with GoHealth.
Read an article
In this blog, Gillian Straine (GoHealth’s CEO) reflects on why belonging is healing, both scientifically and theologically.
Listen to this podcast
In this podcast, Dr Shola Oladipo explores how food and flourishing go together, especially through our faith communities
Join the community
We’d love to welcome you! Membership includes monthly gatherings, weekly blessing, all the online courses, prayers and liturgies and a real place to belong. £5 per month
Do an online course
There are lots to choose from! Perhaps you are interested in mental health, healthy working, or being trauma informed.
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