Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and loved—especially within the walls of your church.

Trauma 101 is a foundational training designed to equip children’s ministry leaders and volunteers with the tools they need to recognize and respond to trauma in a Christ-centered way.

In this eye-opening and practical session, participants will gain:

An introduction to trauma and its impact on brain development
Learn how early adversity affects a child’s brain, behavior, and ability to connect with others.
Trauma-informed strategies you can implement right away
Explore practical ways to help children feel safe, connected, and engaged in your children’s ministry environment.

This training is for anyone who works within a children's ministry setting and wants to ensure their ministry is a place of safety and healing.

You’ll leave encouraged and empowered with tools that support real transformation—because when children feel secure, they can begin to experience the healing power of Jesus.

96% of participants rate this training as "excellent"

Here’s what some past attendees have said:

"This was such an informative class—looking forward to more and having a class at our church!"

"I love how eye-opening everything was. It helps to view how to approach the children and find other ways to help them."

"This training was a great way to understand how adversity impacts brain development. As children’s leaders, we can make a big difference!"

"Just because our teens are at high risk doesn’t mean that the outcome will be bad. Just a reminder of the hope there is throughout the ministry we do!"

"'Goal is connection, not compliance' is really a helpful guidepost when you’re in the thick of it."

"I continue to tell everyone that it was THE BEST training my team and I have been to in years."

Join us and help make your church a place where every child can truly belong.

More information can be found at www.dwellorphancare.org. You may also reach out via email to info@dwellorphancare.org with questions about this event or Dwell’s mission, trainings, and impact.

Trauma 101: Children's Ministry Leaders

Equipping Children’s Ministry Leaders to Support Young Hearts