This handbook is for leaders who are faced with leading an individual or a church community through a traumatic event and its aftermath. *Part Three reflects on the challenging theological questions that arise and the emergence of deeper, more nuanced understandings of God.. *Part Two offers Pastoral and liturgical strategies for collective trauma, suggests \'habits of the heart\' that will build resilience. *Part One examines the physical and mental impact of trauma, and offers a rapid response Pastoral toolkit and guidance on appropriate continuing care.
It arises out of the Tragedy and Congregations Project which helps churches to respond in a healthy way to the impact of tragedies through training in good practice, careful reflection, and personal resilience.
This handbook is for leaders who are faced with leading an individual or a church community through a traumatic event and its aftermath
