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This video offers congregational leaders insight into the needs of children who have experienced trauma. As cohost of KidMin with Dr. Val and. Dr. Virginia, Virginia interviews Robert and Lori Crosby, who believe children’s ministry leaders need to understand a trauma-informed approach to working with children to effectively support those children in developing their faith.



As authors of the book Trauma-Informed Childrens Ministry: A Practical Guide to Reaching Hurting Kids, Crosby and Crosby share research from their scholarly and professional work in a way that’s accessible to congregational leaders. They discuss the problem with assuming children in your congregation have not experienced trauma, what trauma is, and some ideas for providing a caring space for children experiencing trauma, such as building authentic relationships, check-in routines, a calm-down space, and volunteer education.