Education & Training
Understanding trauma, grief, and crisis requires more than knowledge—it requires the ability to apply that knowledge when people need it most.
My educational programs combine clinical pastoral training, instructional design expertise, and interdisciplinary healthcare experience to help professionals develop practical skills for supporting individuals, families, and communities during times of serious illness, trauma, loss, and transition.
Rather than treating grief and trauma as abstract concepts, my approach focuses on how these experiences unfold in real life—in hospitals, homes, faith communities, workplaces, and other settings where people seek support and understanding.
Participants learn how to:
- Recognize trauma activation and attachment responses during crisis
- Understand the complexities of grief, including traumatic and disenfranchised loss
- Communicate effectively with individuals and families facing uncertainty, serious illness, or death
- Respond with confidence, compassion, and ethical awareness in high-stress situations
- Integrate trauma-informed principles into everyday professional practice
Programs may be offered as keynote presentations, workshops, case-based discussions, staff development programs, or organizational consultation. Audiences have included healthcare professionals, chaplains, faith leaders, educators, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams serving individuals and families affected by illness, trauma, grief, and loss.
Inquiries regarding education and training may be directed through the Contact page.
Selected examples of educational programs and workshops I have facilitated may be viewed here.
Additional materials, videos, and on-demand learning resources are available on the Learning & Resources page.