Spiritual First Aid

for Children and Adolescents

The mini course that teaches you to effectively care for kids and teens in distress.

PRACTICAL ON-DEMAND TRAINING

EARLY INTERVENTION FOCUSED

DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPIATE

Children and adolescents are grappling with unprecedented mental health challenges.

Surveys show alarming trends, but the statistics aren't just numbers. Each represents kids and teens in your community, church, or maybe your family. You want to help, but you...

Don't know where to start.	Grapple with what to do.
Worry if you're doing enough.	Feel overwhelmed by seeing kids suffer.
Feel ill-prepared to care across different age groups.	Wonder if one person can actually make a difference.

We've certainly experienced each of these challenges, which is why we developed this mini course, so you can feel confident in the care you give to children and youth struggling with everything from mild stress to mass trauma.

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The youth mental health crisis can feel discouraging, but with caring adults like you, there's hope.

ABOUT THE MINI COURSE

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Biblically-informed.

Evidence-informed.

Trauma-informed.

The Spiritual First Aid for Children and Adolescents Mini Course teaches frontline spiritual and emotional care, incorporating trauma-informed best practices for effectively caring for youth. The course can be completed on-demand individually or as part of a facilitator-led group. In only one to two hours individually or two to three hours in a group, you can learn the basics of Spiritual First Aid's BLESS CPR step-by-step framework. Plus, in this introductory training program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of age-specific helping skills and safety actions.

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Your 3-Step Plan

You want to make a positive difference in the lives of kids and teens; with this mini course, you'll gain the know-how and practical skills to become the caring adult they need.

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Complete on-demand individually or as part of a facilitator-led group.

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Download resources, watch the videos, and enjoy bonus materials.

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Put what you learn into action right away to help kids and teens.

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What You'll Learn

Spiritual First Aid Basics - Gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual and emotional struggles children and adolescents face, including trauma.
BLESS Triage - Learn how to recognize and prioritize what kids and teens need most when they are hurting.
Care with Practical Presence - Acquire the skills necessary for creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and youth.
Provide Coping Practices - Equip yourself with the skills and tools you need to comfort and teach calming techniques to children and teenagers.
Refer and Resource - Be prepared to connect kids and teens to professional services and respond to safety issues like child abuse, neglect, and suicidal thoughts.

What You'll Gain

Peace of Mind - Know how to spot safety concerns, including what to do if you suspect a child or teen is neglected or in danger.
Confidence - Learn from a proven, trauma-informed, step-by-step helping framework.
Clarity - Gain a better understanding of the impact of trauma across developmental stages.
Motivation - Access downloadable actionable tools you can use immediately to make a difference.
Encouragement - Engage with scriptures, reflection questions, and exercises in the course workbook.
Inspiration - Continue growing from bonus materials we’ve carefully curated for you.

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Great for rapidly onboarding volunteers and equipping large teams.

FOR INDIVIDUAL ON-DEMAND LEARNERS OR FACILITATOR-LED GROUPS