Continuing Education

Trauma, Suffering, and Spiritual Restoration

Find Healing and Learn to Bring Restoration to Others

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Dates

Begins Every Monday

Time

Self-Paced

Format

Online Course

Sessions

10 Video Lessons

Credit Hours

15 CE Hours

Prerequisite

None

Level

All levels welcome

Contact the School of Adult Education for group pricing or payment arrangements.

About This Course

This course is an invitation to heal — and to learn how to bring that healing to others. Through 10 video lessons, you’ll explore how trauma and suffering shape our lives, our relationships, and our faith, and you’ll discover a biblical path toward restoration.

You’ll examine how trauma impacts us physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and learn to recognize what that looks like in your own life and in the lives of those around you. More than just head knowledge, this course is designed to be a restorative experience in itself — a space to rest, reflect, and encounter God’s healing presence.

Our hope is that you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of spiritual restoration, practical tools you can use in ministry and everyday life, and the confidence to help others find the same healing God offers to each of us.

What You'll Learn

Each topic builds on the last, giving you a complete framework for living out your faith with confidence and purpose.

1

Understanding Trauma & Its Impact

Explore how trauma and suffering affect us physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually — and learn to recognize its effects in yourself and others.

2

Biblical Foundations for Healing

Discover what Scripture teaches about suffering, pain, and God's heart for restoration — building a theological framework for understanding trauma through a biblical lens.

3

Personal Healing & Restoration

Experience the course as more than information — engage in guided reflection and spiritual practices designed to bring rest, healing, and renewed connection with God.

4

Recognizing Trauma in Others

Develop the ability to identify signs of trauma and suffering in the people around you, and learn compassionate, informed ways to respond and offer support.

5

Tools for Ministry & Care

Gain practical skills and biblical strategies for walking alongside others through their healing journey — whether in ministry, counseling, small groups, or everyday relationships.

6

Becoming an Agent of Restoration

Learn how to carry the healing you've received into the lives of others, extending God's grace and restoration to your family, community, and sphere of influence.

Who It's For

This course is for anyone who wants to understand trauma through a biblical lens — whether you're seeking personal healing or preparing to help others.

Pastors & Ministry Leaders
Counselors & Care Ministers
Small Group Leaders
Educators & Mentors
Those Seeking Personal Healing
Support Group Facilitators
Anyone Called to Help Others Heal

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Mark Duplissis

Executive Director of Adult Education

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Arizona Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). This continuing education course awards 15 CE hours upon successful completion. This course is not a substitute for professional counseling or therapy. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a licensed professional or call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Tuition and fees are non-refundable after the first week of the course. Arizona Christian University reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses due to insufficient enrollment or other circumstances; registered participants will receive a full refund in such cases. Course content and schedule are subject to change.