Trauma Informed Spiritual Direction with Jean Kim-Synder and Rev. Juliet Waite
Trauma Informed Spiritual Direction with Jean Kim-Snyder and Rev. Juliet Waite
March 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $50
Register: https://givebutter.com/QZLes1
Join us for an introductory workshop designed to give spiritual directors a foundational understanding of trauma and its impact on those they serve. We’ll cover key definitions of trauma, explore its emotional, spiritual, and physical effects, and discuss basic principles of trauma-informed care—focusing on safety, attunement, and connection. Participants will learn how to recognize when a directee may need additional support or referral and discover simple ways to foster a compassionate, embodied approach to spiritual direction. This training will provide an accessible overview and practical starting point for integrating trauma sensitivity into your spiritual direction practice.
About Juliet Waite: Juliet is a pastor at Life on the Vine Church, an adjunct faculty instructor at the Weborg Center for Spiritual Direction, and a practicing Spiritual Director. A 2nd generation Vietnamese Chinese American, she and her husband Sheldon have two sons who are now able to reach things on high shelves for Juliet. Juliet is a current Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction student at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, a graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div, 2005), and an alumna of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign (B.A., 2001). She has ministered as a college campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a Director of Worship at North Shore Chinese Christian Church (2005-2007), and Director of Chapel at Trinity International University (2007-2009). Juliet currently serves as Chair of the Board for Missio Alliance and enjoys speaking and writing about decolonized spirituality that is contemplative, holistically justice-centered, trauma-informed, and collectively liberative.
About Jean Kim-Snyder, LCSW: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with religious, Racial, relational and developmental trauma. I work primarily with Asian Americans, LGBTQ+ , women and those In church ministry. I have a variety of training and experiences including Christian Internal Family Systems. Christian IFS is a psychotherapy model that helps people heal from emotional and traumatic experiences. This model helps people experience the healing power of Christ in their deepest wounds. I also certified in EMDR, a trauma protocol. In addition, I have advanced training and experience in Attachment Focused therapy, Gottman Couples therapy and Somatic Experiencing. I often bring my dog, Charlie, a Certified Therapy Dog, with me to the office. I would describe Charlie as, occasionally humorous, and emotionally supportive.
