Faith and Healing: Practical Approaches for Working with Christian Families

This session equips professionals with the tools to engage and support clients who identify as Christian effectively. Participants will explore how faith and religious practices shape worldviews, influence responses to child abuse, and impact help-seeking behaviors. The training includes statistics on the prevalence of Christianity across the United States and data on child abuse within faith communities to provide important context. Attendees will gain research-based insights and practical strategies that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and ethically sound. Emphasis is placed on fostering trust, navigating value differences with sensitivity, and supporting clients in ways that honor their beliefs while maintaining professional boundaries.