This basic training course (Cycle 1) teaches a holistic and interactive approach to engaging Scripture and expressive arts (e.g. music, dance, drama, visual, and oral arts) in the healing process for people who suffer from the mental, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma.

The course combines biblical truths with basic mental health principles. Participants learn to address beliefs and emotions damaged by trauma in their own and others' lives through participatory learning methods and in small groups.

Come and learn how to promote emotional and spiritual healing in traumatised communities through the use of local expressive arts existing in those communities.

About the speakers:

Mary Beth Saurman is an Arts Master Facilitator with the Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute. She teaches MA courses in Arts and Trauma Healing and also shorter training in Arts in the Healing Process. She has 30 years’ experience working with SIL International as an advocate for the music and arts of ethnic minority groups, and 13 years working as a Creative Arts Therapist and Music Therapist in clinical settings.

Todd Saurman has worked with SIL International along with his wife Mary for almost 30 years as advocates for the music and arts of ethnic minority groups. Together, they also lead Ethnoarts courses in universities in Thailand, UK, and US. He has worked for 13 years as a Music Therapist in clinical settings.

Bethany Randolph is a Master Facilitator of community-based healing groups with SIL International. She also offers arts and Scripture-infused mental health training at the certificate and postgraduate levels. She earned her Masters in Clinical Counseling with a focus on Expressive Arts Therapy in 2022.

Note:

• Limited slots are available
• Registration closes on 3 May 2024
• For more information, please refer to the FAQ page
• If you have further questions, please email us at hello@wycliffe.sg (subject title: ATHP)