Suzanne D Burns
Suzanne D Burns
How to trauma-inform your ministry Podcast
How to trauma-inform your ministry Podcast
How to trauma-inform your ministry Podcast
Thursday 20th November 2025
Learn how to build a trauma-informed ministry with Suzanne Burns, focusing on compassion, communication, and sustainable support.
35 minutes
Informative
Compassionate
Encouraging
Supportive
Educational
About this podcast
Author:
Suzanne D Burns
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Implement trauma-informed practices from the start.
- Unlearn old habits for existing ministries.
- Focus on teaching self-sufficiency rather than enabling dependency.
- View clients through a compassionate lens.
- Ensure long-term sustainability for those served.
"Enablement is never going to provide the equipping to be able to repeat it."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Suzanne Burns, the host of 'Trauma Informed Church', takes listeners on a journey to understand the significance of trauma-informed ministry. With her expertise, she breaks down the complexities of leading a church that not only serves but truly understands the hidden impacts of trauma and addiction. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to implement safer communication and healthier boundaries within ministry settings.
Suzanne highlights the differences between new and existing ministries, stressing the importance of unlearning old habits and embracing trauma-informed practices from the start. The conversation also touches on how poverty mindset can affect ministry efforts, making it crucial to view each client through a compassionate lens. Suzanne shares anecdotes from her experiences with juvenile courts and other organisations, illustrating the importance of teaching self-sufficiency rather than enabling dependency.
She emphasises the need for ministries to focus on rebuilding and restoring lives, ensuring long-term sustainability for those they serve. If you're looking for ways to enhance your ministry's approach to trauma, this episode offers a wealth of insights. Are you ready to view your ministry through a new lens?