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While the immediate focus following a disaster is often on recovery efforts, understanding the deep impact of trauma is critical to offering effective, compassionate, faithful support. This webinar, led by an experienced trauma therapist, Roberta Borden Wilson, will explore trauma and the importance of trauma-responsive ministry in the wake of disaster.
Participants will learn tools to support individuals who have experienced trauma, how to recognize and respond to people in crisis, and how to manage their own emotional well-being. Learn why trauma-informed ministry is vital in disaster response. Whether you’re a faith leader, community stakeholder, or concerned neighbor, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to foster resilience and healing in your community and to those you care about.
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About the Speaker:
Roberta Borden Wilson M.A., N.C. L.C.M.H.C., N.C.C. is a licensed trauma therapist in the Charlotte metro, who integrates faith into her private practice, Grace Counseling. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Regent University and undergraduate degrees in communications and English from Gardner-Webb University. With her tenure as an award-winning journalist, routinely covering natural disasters and violent crime, Roberta is well-versed in the impacts of trauma on every-day life and its multifaceted manifestations. In addition to specialized trauma training, she has eight FEMA certifications. Through writing and speaking, Roberta hopes to raise awareness about trauma and ways to mitigate its effects on individuals, families, and society.