In this episode Trevor is in conversation with trauma specialist and retired clergy Diane Strickland. Together they discuss what trauma is, what we are facing collectively during this pandemic, how our unsure futures have lead to anxiety, and much more.
This hour-long episode is packed full of knowledge and things to ponder! We hope you'll enjoy it and that you'll come back soon to take in part two of our conversation with Diane Strickland!
Diane Strickland is in her 33rd year as an ordained minister now serving in The United Church of Canada as retired clergy, providing trauma informed support in complex human situations of natural and unnatural disasters. She is a Certified Community and Workplace Traumatologist, Compassion Fatigue Specialist-Therapist, Critical Incident Responder, and an author and creator of Trauma Informed Resources, including Trauma Informed Ministry, A Primer for Ministers and Ministries.
For more information on workshops, resources and personal support, contact her at yourstoryissafehere@yahoo.com
Trevor is from McKillop United Church in Lethbridge, AB. You can learn more about McKillop by visiting www.facebook.com/mckillopunited