Trauma Training
Co-Creating the Sacred: Clinical Applications of Spiritual Practice in Trauma Recovery
Trainer: Sabrina N'Diaye, PhD, MDiv, LCSW-C
Live Training: December 4th | 10:00 AM Central Time | Available for synchronous, live learning
On-Demand: Available one week after the live event
Restore the Sacred in Trauma Therapy
Experience this advanced course that seamlessly blends neuroscience, spiritual wisdom, and somatic clinical approaches to foster profound trauma healing. Designed for clinicians across backgrounds and modalities, this course empowers you to confidently and ethically weave spiritual practices, such as ritual, breathwork, and meaning-making into trauma treatment.
Through a thoughtful, research-informed curriculum, with respect and honor to the diverse cultural and spiritual belief systems of your clients, you will expand your understanding of the neurobiological impact of spirituality on trauma, and cultivate inclusive, compassionate spaces for healing. Whether you’re seeking practical tools, increased cultural responsiveness, or a deeper sense of purpose in your clinical work, this course will equip you to support each client’s journey with integrity and depth.
The live session will be recorded on December 4, 2025.
Attend live, or learn at your own pace with on-demand access after the live event.
Free resource from our team!
A Self-Reflection Guide for Ethical, Meaningful Integration of Spirituality in Therapy
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for trained therapists who want to:
- Integrate spirituality into their trauma-founded practice
- Explore spiritual tools for healing that are both culturally sensitive and ethically sound
- Nurture deeper clinical presence and sense of purpose
- Build resilience for themselves and their clients
- Hold sacred space for individuals of all spiritual backgrounds
What You’ll Learn In This Trauma Training
- Clarify how spirituality influences trauma recovery across spiritual and cultural backgrounds
- Examine the neurobiological and psychological impacts of spiritual wounding and healing
- Integrate at least three spiritual approaches, such as ritual, guided imagery, and conscious breathwork, into clinical sessions
- Navigate ethical frameworks and boundaries for blending spirituality with psychotherapy
- Reflect on your personal spiritual perspective and its impact on your therapeutic presence
- Strengthen your ability to support clients from faiths or traditions different from your own with cultural humility
Schedule
- 9:00 am - 9:10 am: Welcome, objectives, and presenter introduction
- 9:10 am - 10:00 am: The Sacred Landscape of Trauma
- 10:00 am - 10:10 am: Break
- 10:10 am - 11:10 am: Neuroscience Meets the Sacred
- 11:10 am - 11:20 am: Break
- 11:20 am - 12:30 pm: Exploring the Wounds of the Spirit
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Sacred Tools for the Healing Journey
- 2:30 pm - 2:40 pm: Break
- 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm: The Healer’s Spirit
- 3:30 pm - 3:40 pm: Break
- 3:40 pm - 4:15 pm: Integration, Ethics, and Application
- 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm: Wrap-up, key takeaways, and Q&A
Learning Objectives
- Define the role of spirituality in trauma recovery across diverse cultural and spiritual contexts.
- Identify the neurobiological and psychological impacts of spiritual trauma and spiritual healing.
- Apply at least three spiritual practices (e.g., guided imagery, ritual, or breathwork) that support trauma recovery.
- Assess the ethical considerations and clinical boundaries of integrating spirituality in therapy.
- Reflect on the clinician’s own spiritual lens and its influence on clinical work.
- Describe culturally responsive strategies for working with clients whose spiritual beliefs differ from the therapist's.
About Your Trainer, Sabrina N'Diaye, PhD, MDiv, LCSW-C
Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye is a thought leader in integrating spirituality with psychotherapy. As an integrative therapist, author, and peacebuilder, she blends ancient spiritual practices with the latest scientific research and wisdom to guide others on their healing journeys. She is affectionately referred to as, “Sister Sabrina” in the communities that she serves.
Dr. Sabrina holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, where her research focused on the use of guided imagery as a healing tool for African-American women with chronic STIs. She is also the founder of The Heart Nest Center for Peace and Healing, where she lovingly serves women, couples, and small groups. A passionate storyteller, Dr. Sabrina is a strong advocate for the power of narrative in the healing process.
She believes that sharing stories is a powerful tool for connecting with others and fostering community healing. This belief is central to her workshops and public speaking engagements, where she encourages participants to explore and share their own stories as pathways to personal and collective healing.For over thirteen years, Dr. Sabrina served as a senior faculty member with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, leading teams in response to community-wide trauma around the world. She is a highly respected member of the therapeutic community, frequently lecturing on topics such as peacebuilding, spirituality, self-care for healers, imagery, writing, and the transformative power of connection.
Her first book, Big Mama Speaks: Love Lessons from a Harlem River Swan, draws on her maternal grandmother’s resilience in overcoming trauma and chronic illness. Dr. Sabrina is deeply passionate about mentoring other therapists in creating fulfilling careers while serving humanity. She is a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who remains humbled by the healing powers of compassion, forgiveness, and love.
