Seeds Will Grow

Cross-posting this invitation from Peace Catalyst International (source):

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Tuesdays, September 8 – October 13, 2026
8:30-10:00pm Central European Summer Time
(2:30-4:00pm USA Eastern Time)
Virtually, on Zoom

Pain and hardship affect all of us—individually and as communities. Whether through personal struggles, family challenges, or the weight of broader societal divisions, harm can linger in ways that shape our relationships and daily lives. But healing is possible. When we recognize how harm and stress impact us and those around us, we can respond in ways that foster connection, resilience, and repair.

This six-week interactive course is designed for everyday people—teachers, pastors, social workers, students, parents, activists, and neighbors—who want to navigate difficult experiences with greater awareness and care. Whether you’re supporting others or reflecting on your own journey, this course will equip you with practical tools to recognize harm, foster healing, build stronger relationships, and contribute to wider peacebuilding efforts.

Led by experienced facilitator(s) who work in the field of trauma-sensitive peacebuilding, this course goes beyond theory. Through hands-on activities, case studies, guided reflections, and real-world applications, you will:

• Recognize different types of trauma and their impact on individuals, communities, and societies
• Understand how unaddressed trauma can perpetuate cycles of harm and division
• Explore grief, lament, and storytelling as pathways to healing and recovery
• Develop practical skills for fostering resilience, empathy, and reconciliation
• Apply trauma-aware practices to everyday relationships and peacebuilding efforts

Join us as we learn how to navigate trauma with wisdom, compassion, and practical action.

JOIN THE GROUP

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Course Dates & Time

Format: The entire event will happen online via Zoom. There will be one live call per week (1.5 hours per call), and an additional 1-1.5 hours of self-paced at-home learning per week.

Dates: Tuesdays between September 8 and October 13, 2026 (Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29, and Oct. 6, 13)

Time: 8:30-10:00pm Central European Summer Time (2:30-4:00pm USA Eastern Time)

What will this group include?

Part 1 – Trauma

• Session 1 – Introduction to Trauma: Learn about the impact of trauma on individuals, communities, and societies, and explore personal identity through a creative activity.
• Session 2 – Personal, Group, and Trans-Generational Trauma: Explore how trauma is transferred across generations and groups, and reflect on personal and family histories of trauma.
• Session 3 – Cycles of Violence and Trauma: Understand the cycles of victimhood and violence, and practice breaking harmful patterns through role-playing exercises.

Part 2 – Recovery

• Session 4 – Grief and Lament: Engage with the power of grief and lament in the healing process, creating a visual representation of brokenness and restoration.
• Session 5 – Agency, Forgiveness, and Empathy: Examine the balance between justice and forgiveness through personal reflection and global case studies on empathy and healing.
• Session 6 – Self-Care and Resilience: Learn and practice self-care strategies to build resilience and prevent compassion fatigue, ensuring sustainable healing work.

JOIN THE GROUP

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