The Faith Community Nurse Network provides at least four professional nursing education symposiums each year for contact hour credit. These programs feature perspectives specific to FCN practice and provide attendees the opportunity to learn, share, and network. In 2024, we will offer a mix of virtual as well as hybrid events. Events will be recorded and distributed to those registered.
2024 Symposium Details
“It is important to understand how ubiquitous trauma is in our society, what devastating effects it has on family life, workplace productivity, the ability to learn and take initiative, the ability to stay calm and focused, and the capacity to be compassionate…” (Bessel Van Der Kolk, Author: The Body Keeps the Score.)
Were you aware that:
- 1:4 members of a faith community have experienced a traumatic event in their lives that has had lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and/or spiritual health?
- Persons who have experienced 6 or more traumatic events are much more likely to suffer from mental illness, chronic diseases and their life span may be shortened by many years?
- Faith communities and health professionals can, unknowingly, re-traumatize these survivors by not understanding what trauma-informed care is?
We’re all aware of the mental health crisis in our country but may not realize the close connection between mental health disorders and traumatic events. Traumatic events can wound people by affecting their self-worth, their beliefs about the world, their judgment, decision-making and their whole-person health.
Part 2: Trauma-Informed Care and Trauma-Specific Care
THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 | 9:15 am to 1:00 pm | Virtual via Zoom
Description: This session focuses on strategies for trauma-informed care and trauma-specific care. Faith communities and most health professionals are not prepared to give trauma-specific care and need to know resources for referral. In addition, the speaker will also address the reality of vicarious trauma. Participants will discuss ways to improve their organizations’ trauma-informed approaches.
Learning Objectives: As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the benefits of providing trauma-informed care.
- Differentiate between trauma-informed care and trauma-specific care.
- Describe specific trauma-informed interventions used by trauma specialists.
- Explain “vicarious trauma” and how to protect oneself.
- Discuss how faith communities can improve their trauma-informed approaches and provide spiritual care to those impacted by trauma. (FCN led)
Schedule: 9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Central Standard Time
9:15 Welcome and Opening prayer
9:20 FCNN Update (Sam Sleeman, Executive Director and Sondra Weinzierl, Education Director)
9:30 Speakers: Michael Borowiak, MSW, LICSW, Therapist, Consultant, Owner, and Alexis Wood, MA, Therapist, Traverse Counseling and Consulting
10:30 Break
10:40 Speakers, continued
11:40 Break
11:50 Sponsor Presentations
12:10 Discussion: Steps to Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community/Organization (FCN Led)
12:55 Summary and Evaluation
1:00 Adjourn
This session meets the requirements for 3.0 Continuing Education Hours in Minnesota for RNs. Other attendees are responsible for determining if the session meets their CE requirements.
Other Events:
June 13, 2024 | 9:15 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time | Hybrid, St Paul and MS Teams | Part 3: Mental Health and Trauma in Children and Youth
There is a mental health crisis in children and youth in the U.S. The leading cause of death in ages 10-24 is suicide. Trauma is often a contributing factor. Learn about common mental health disorders and signs indicating help is needed.
October 10, 2024 | 9:15 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time | Hybrid, St Paul and MS Teams | Part 4: Trauma: Help and Hope
In this session learn about new research on resiliency and protective factors that we can promote in our practice and communities.
All sessions will be recorded and available to individuals registered for the program & available for purchase afterwards.
These symposiums were designed to meet the Minnesota Board of Nursing criteria for 3 hours of continuing education for RNs. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine if the offering meets CE requirements for their profession.
Disclosure to Learners: It has been determined that there are no financial relationships with any individuals in a position to control content of this course.
Registration & Cost
- Cost of individual symposiums (MN FCN $40, Out of MN FCN $50, Non FCN $50, Student $15)
- Save when you register for the full series (MN FCN $145, Out of MN FCN and Non- FCN: $175, Student $55)
- Registration closes 72 hours prior to the program start time
Click here for information about sponsorship opportunities.
This is event is brought to you by our Program Sponsors and Collaborative Partners. Please find out more about them by visiting our Exhibit Hall! Thank you to M Health Fairview and Hospice of the Midwest for sponsoring this specific event!