Trauma Grief Healing Group and Module 1 Facilitator/Companioning             

     training (for pastors & community leaders) in Nairobi’s Kawangware Slum.  

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“The love and compassion made it easy to open up and share. I appreciated how you kept us on task, in a luring and gentle way. It really helped to know there is no ‘right way' to grieve.”

-Donna Y.. Pacific Northwest

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“I lost my father during election violence through a painful death. I lost my mother-in-law weeks ago, and for the first time, I had a nice sleep after the debriefing. I am indeed in peace now and feel blessed. -Grace W. (pastor’s wife), East Africa

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"I have a counselor that has been helpful for me in dealing with my loss by suicide, but this has been at a whole new level...  I actually have hope for the future."

-Julie S, Pacific Northwest

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"I was really struggling when I got back to this state the month after [my brother's] suicide...   I was all alone and didn't know anyone here. I was experiencing PTSD type reactions and severe panic attacks and ended up in the emergency room on numerous occasions, spending a lot of money on doctor bills and constantly calling out of work. I was contemplating whether my own life was worth living after the loss of him and the isolation and panic I was experiencing.  I lost 30 lbs. in that month. This made the quality of my life very poor. 

Now I am back to work and finding encouragement in surprising places. Thank you for all of the time and resources that you've provided to me, and for reaching out to me, and for being so kind.  You probably helped save my life as it had gotten so hard at times that I just wanted to be with my brother.  A lot of what you said and  your materials provided have given me hope.  Still a long and challenging road ahead.  Thank you.

-Jessica N, USA

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“I appreciate knowing we each grieve our own way. I don’t need to feel guilty or judged. I am normal. I learned how to respond to others who need to grieve. The class was good and covered our needs. I feel good that we could trust and be vulnerable.”

-Pat W., Pacific Northwest

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Yesterday my daughter told me I am a completely different person since I spent the time with all of you. I hesitantly asked her if that was a good thing, I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear the answer. She said it was a very good thing. I have all of you to thank for that, what a journey that group was…and I’m grateful for having spent it with each one of your beautiful souls.”

-Deborah S., Pacific Northwest

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I have learned a lot and feel delivered from the yoke of slavery. I was in the bondage of not knowing how to release my father from the pain I experienced under him. Honestly, this is a great ministry lacking in the church today and all pastors need this immediately.”

-Pastor Henry N., East Africa

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“Hearing others’ stories, comments, etc., made me feel like I wasn’t alone or something wrong with me for not being over my grief.” -Cindy L., Pacific Northwest

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“Gratitude for allowing us to openly share about our loved ones. For being told it is okay to grieve without a time limit. No ‘shoulds’ to be over it by now. I love your compassionate, caring hearts.” -Terri C., Pacific Northwest

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“I am blessed especially on retelling my story. I used to grieve silently, but now will be ready to share my pain and grief. We shall gather together and support one another, and extend this ministry to the community to prevent suicides.”

-Pastor Donald W., East Africa

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“Pastors and church leaders have myths that men of the collar should be strong and tough in hard times. We need an opportunity to learn and experience real-life issues such as this workshop. I recommend more of these and follow up for strong and healthy communities.”

-Pastor Alfred O., East Africa

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