Website/URL: http://www.mksafetynet.net/conference/
Organized By: The Board of MKSafetyNet
Abuse sent many MKs and their families on an ‘Unexpected Journey’. This conference will address actions and steps to help us move toward reclaiming our lives and breaking the silence. We invite you to come and join us to hear speakers ranging from professionals in trauma counseling, law, writers and MKs who are breaking the silence. Featured Speakers: William Paul Young, Adult Mk; Author of The Shack Boz Tchividjian, G.R.A.C.E. Founder & Professor of Law, Liberty University School of Law, Lynchburg, VA. He is currently the lead investigator into abuse at FANDA, New Tribes Mission, and into allegations of abuse by Dr. Ketcham, an ABWE missionary. Andrew Schmutzer, Adult MK, Author and editor of The Long Journey Home: Understanding and Ministering to the Sexually Abused, in addition to other articles. Professor, Moody Bible Institute; delivered an enlightening sermon on the church’s response to abuse survivors: Present Help in Present Trouble (week 4) Beverly Shellrude Thompson, MK Advocate, Founding Member of Mk Safety Net (MKSN), President of MKSN Board of Directors David Clohessy, Media Consultant and National Director, SNAP Topics will include: Impact of abuse on family systems, including: Marriages and children Relationships with siblings and parents Sexual abuse and bullying between children How to report abuse to civil authorities and to denominations (panel discussion with both MK’s and professionals who have been on investigatory panels) Recovery of healthy spirituality Different therapies available for trauma, both traditional and non-traditional therapies This conference is intended for former MKs (Missionary Kids) and their families and friends. All keynote speakers and breakout sessions will address abuse and trauma experienced by former MKs with a view to breaking the silence of abuse and offering resources to move toward healing.
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