Global Trauma Recovery Institute
Who We Are
A missional initiative by Missio Seminary and under the leadership of Dr. Heather Evans and Dr. Philip Monroe, the institute consists of a clinical faculty able to teach, train, and supervise individuals and groups seeking to enhance effective ministry and provide best clinical practices.
What We Do
We provide high quality continuing educational resources, skills training, and case consultation for mental health clinicians, ministry leaders, and professionals interested in addressing the needs of psychosocial trauma victims in the United States and around the world.
Why We Do It
Trauma is the mission field of the 21st century. Trauma disrupts life, dissolves relationships and hinders faith development wherever it is experienced. As an expression of the Gospel, missional Christians follow Jesus into the world to care for the least of these suffering the effects of trauma.
Requirements for Enrolling in the Global Trauma Recovery Institute:
GTRI Application Forms
Continuing Education: 3 Course Series
GTRI offers a 3-5 course specialization in global trauma recovery, taught by Dr. Heather Evans and Dr. Philip Monroe.
- GTR801a – Introduction to Global Trauma Recovery (online; 1 graduate credit or 32 CEs)
- GTR802a – Advanced Global Trauma Recovery (online; 1 graduate credit or 32 CEs)
- GTR802b – Advanced Global Trauma Recovery Intensive (on site; 1 graduate credit or 32 CEs)
- GTR803a – Facilitating Global Trauma Recovery: Facilitator Training (online; 1 graduate credit or 32 CEs)
- GTR803b – Facilitating Global Trauma Recovery: Immersion (international location; 2 graduate credits or 64 CEs)
Cohorts form every year starting in the fall. Applications can be submitted March 1st – September 15th!
Students from any state can take Missio’s online courses. We are approved to offer online education in 49 states through SARA, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (see here for information), and the state of California does not require any additional approvals at this time (see here for information).
Further Reading
Should You Get A Doctorate in Counseling or Psychology?
August 12, 2018
In recent weeks, I have had several students ask me about the pros/cons of doctoral programs in psychology. I would point those who know they want to attend a traditional clinical psychology program to this book by the APA. It offers lots of helpful data on programs and what they require.
Considering Systemic Abuse: Impact and Response
October 23, 2017
At the 2015 Community of Practice put on by the American Bible Society’s Trauma Healing Institute, Dr. Diane Langberg spoke about systemic abuse and the need for dissidents within the Christian community to stand apart for victims of abuse.
Working with Chronic, Ongoing Trauma
October 23, 2017
Most trauma recovery interventions assume that the traumatic experience of a client is now over. But what of the person who continues to remain in a traumatic environment (e.g., soldiers at war, civilians caught between warring parties)?
Regarding Jerry Sandusky, Institutions, and Hating the Right Thing
October 22, 2017
Jerry Sandusky: football hero. Jerry Sandusky: non-profit charity for troubled boys. Jerry Sandusky: pedophile.
Our Backwards Savior
October 19, 2017
The radical nature of Christianity is becoming more apparent to me as time goes by. It is my hope and prayer that this recognition is the work of God pressing my mind into the shape of the mind of Christ.
The Spiritual Impact of Abuse
October 19, 2017
We know from both the literature and from experience that trauma and abuse violate every aspect of the child—their world, their self, their future and their faith. A child is, by definition, in process. Children are vulnerable, dependent and easily influenced.
Making Barrios Beautiful
October 19, 2017
Every so often in my life, God has taken part of His Word and pushed me deeper into its meaning than ever before. He did that for me last week with a Scripture that I have loved, treasured, and lived by for many years.
Counseling a Dangerous Profession?
October 19, 2017
I wonder how many of us who are involved in counseling think of ourselves as engaging in a dangerous profession? After all, I am sitting in a nice chair, inside a nice office, talking to people. How could that be dangerous?
Child Sexual Abuse Survivors and Malleability
October 19, 2017
People often comment about the resiliency of children when they are facing devastating circumstances such as divorce, death of a parent or abuse. Somehow the comment makes everyone feel better. Unfortunately, it is not true. To be resilient means that when something happens, you return back to your original emotional and cognitive shape. That would mean a child becomes who they were before the traumatic event took place. An abused child does not become as if he or she were never abused.
Ready to start your journey?
Whether you are looking for more information regarding a program, scheduling a visit, starting the application process, or just wanting to talk to someone about your dreams, our admissions department is always available to assist you and answer any question that you might have.