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Trauma Recovery Training at a Seminary? Introducing Global Trauma Recovery Institute
Who is GTRI?
GTRI is founded on the expertise and living To get a clearer sense of the heart behind GTRI,
legacy of Dr. Diane Langberg. A psychologist, watch this 3 minute video introduction.
international speaker, and author of numerous
publications, Dr. Langberg has over three deca- Since 2009, Drs Langberg and Monroe have
des of clinical practice experience with trauma been leading counselor and caregiver training
and trauma recovery. In Christian counseling in Rwanda sponsored by World Vision Rwan-
2
circles, Dr. Langberg is known for her books da and the American Association of Christian
such as Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse Counselors. In this project, both Rwandan and
(2003) and On the Threshold of Hope (1999) American mental health experts provide inter-
which illustrate her understanding of sexu- active training related to trauma recovery, mar-
al abuse, trauma, and recovery. Her most re- riage and family, child abuse, and basic counse-
cent publication is an ebook of meditations for ling skills.
counselors as they work in the heaviness of the Both Drs Monroe and Langberg provide advice
evil done by and to others (Langberg, 2013). In and support to the work of prevention of child
addition to her publications and therapy work, abuse in Christian contexts (www.netgrace.
Dr. Langberg has had the privilege of speaking org) and also to that of trauma healing through
to and learning from victims and caregivers in Scripture engagement with the American Bible
South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Society (sister.americanbible.org/about).
Educational Opportunities
GTRI’s main educational offering is a certifica-
te program of online and on campus training
equivalent to six credits of graduate training.
Courses include Introduction to Global Trau-
ma Recovery, Advanced Global Trauma Reco-
very Practices, and Facilitating Global Trauma
Recovery. The continuing education courses
provide students the capacity to train and sup-
port local trauma recovery caregivers.
Given the online training format, GTRI stu-
dents hail from the United States, Uganda, In-
dia, several countries in Europe and the Middle
East. At the conclusion of the certificate, some
students will choose to join us in a training and
listening immersion experience in an interna-
Dr. Philip Monroe, Professor of Counseling & tional setting.
Psychology at Biblical Seminary directs GTRI
along with other counseling degree and certi-
ficate programs. His area of expertise includes
teaching basic and advanced counseling skills,
sexual abuse and addictions treatment, and
counseling ministry professionals. Dr. Monroe
leads the development of the GTRI coursework
and training materials. In addition to his tea-
ching duties, he maintains an active professio-
nal counseling blog.
2 See her website:
www.dianelangberg.com/work/index.htm
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