The Need for ACES Education in Seminary

Don't know how many of you may have watched the new Resilience film on Sunday, April 10 but I did and it brought to my mind several ideas on how to further the work and awareness on the ACES issue.

I believe that there is a need to educate clergy on this issue of early life trauma and the need for inner healing!

In a previous blog post here, Linda Jacobs appropriately addressed the importance of having trauma-informed churches.

Chaplain Chris Haughee recently wrote a post, What Does it Mean for a Ministry to Be Trauma-informed?

And Reverend Streets has written a piece about the importance of engaging in trauma-informed ministry.

So, I got to thinking that since so many, perhaps all, of the ACEs are trauma to the heart - to the spirit - that awareness of this issue should be addressed in seminary where pastors and clergy are trained and equipped for their roles to care for people in their flock.

In that light might any of you be aware of any such initiative? Or, have connections to decision makers in seminary?

Thanks!

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4/12/166:39 AM

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Krys CooperMember

Dana -

I presented on ACES as part of a trauma-informed discussion at our church (Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, Episcopal) in Philadelphia. I've forwarded your post to many clergy in both Episcopal and Presbyterian denominations. I'd also be happy to share my presentation with you. Please contact me via direct email:

kryscooperLCSW@gmail.com

It might also be interesting to explore whether Stephen Ministers are trained on ACES.

Best Wishes -

Krys Cooper

4/13/168:25 AM

Denice ColsonMember

Dale, I think that ACE education in churches and seminary is vital! To this end, I wrote and have been teaching a class as part of a Women's Ministry on trauma and it's impact in my church. Included in the book is a review of the ACE study. I've compiled the class into a book titled, "Break Every Stinking Chain! Healing for Hidden Wounds". Its available at Amazon.com as an ebook and soon will be available as a paperback. I'm hoping that Stephens Ministers and other lay counselors will read it and teach it in their churches. A workbook will also be available later this year.

4/13/1611:01 AM

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