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42. Understanding Trauma in Kids Ministry: Practical Strategies for Healing and Hope with Kim Botto
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What if a child’s behavior on Sunday isn’t misbehavior, but a message?
In this powerful and practical episode of Kids Ministry Calling, Kim Botto shares wisdom from her decades in children’s ministry, helping leaders understand how trauma impacts kids’ emotions, behavior, and connection. She unpacks what it means for the church to become trauma-informed, offering insight into the real statistics surrounding children with trauma and special needs.
Kim brings hope and hands-on strategies to the conversation, showing leaders how to build ministries that are not just fun, but healing. From positive communication and calming techniques to the use of fidgets and sensory tools, she equips you with simple, tangible ways to help kids feel safe and supported.
Whether you lead a Sunday morning classroom, train volunteers, or oversee next gen ministry, this episode will reshape how you approach behavior, empathy, and belonging in your church.
Listen now and be inspired to build a ministry of Boundless Hope.
SHOW LINKS:
Boundless Hope for Every Child
Connect with Lifeway Kids
Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!
332 episodes
Manage episode 516670259 series 2451909
What if a child’s behavior on Sunday isn’t misbehavior, but a message?
In this powerful and practical episode of Kids Ministry Calling, Kim Botto shares wisdom from her decades in children’s ministry, helping leaders understand how trauma impacts kids’ emotions, behavior, and connection. She unpacks what it means for the church to become trauma-informed, offering insight into the real statistics surrounding children with trauma and special needs.
Kim brings hope and hands-on strategies to the conversation, showing leaders how to build ministries that are not just fun, but healing. From positive communication and calming techniques to the use of fidgets and sensory tools, she equips you with simple, tangible ways to help kids feel safe and supported.
Whether you lead a Sunday morning classroom, train volunteers, or oversee next gen ministry, this episode will reshape how you approach behavior, empathy, and belonging in your church.
Listen now and be inspired to build a ministry of Boundless Hope.
SHOW LINKS:
Boundless Hope for Every Child
Connect with Lifeway Kids
Leave us a voice message here with any questions or feedback!
332 episodes
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