Episode: Vanessa Sadler on Trauma-Informed Pastoral Care
Mickey and Bishop Todd are thrilled to have trauma-informed spiritual director Vanessa Sadler on the podcast discussing trauma-informed care, a practice increasingly relevant in pastoral work today. In this episode, Vanessa unpacks a definition of trauma, what trauma-informed care is, and how the Church can contribute as a place of healing for those who have experienced trauma. If you were able to attend the 2022 C4SO Clergy Retreat in Nashville, you may recall Vanessa’s impactful and inspiring presence in our whole-group sessions. Vanessa truly is a treasure, and we are so grateful for her ongoing work.
Vanessa Sadler is a trauma-informed practitioner who approaches client sessions with the understanding that our styles of relating with God, ourselves and others were not formed in a vacuum. She believes our formative years and stories shape who we are today and are worth exploring with curiosity and kindness. Vanessa has completed extensive training in Narrative Focused Trauma Care through The Allender Center, located within The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology where she is currently a Fellow. Vanessa is also a certified Spiritual Director with an emphasis in Ignatian Spirituality, an Enneagram teacher, and a frequent contributor to the work of The Center for Formation, Justice and Peace.
