Shonna Ingram on Trauma, Burnout, Safe Havens, and Post Traumatic Growth

Shonna is a missionary care professional with over 15 years of experience, both on and off the field. As a Trauma-Informed Mental Health Coach, she specializes in supporting individuals dealing with complicated transitions. Her sending organization is Pioneer Bible Translators, where she serves as a Trauma Care Specialist and Trainer and is part of the Re-entry ministry.

In addition to her role within Pioneer Bible Translators, she is the Founder and Director of "Renewed Hope Approach," a training organization dedicated to helping churches and non-profits become trauma-informed. She is the author of the book "Beyond Broken: A Church's Guide to Trauma and Growth," which complements her workbook series titled "Your Path to Renewed Hope."

Driven by her passion for providing re-entry support, Shonna now offers crucial resources and training for missionaries and their organizations during this pivotal season of the missionary life cycle.

While she enjoys her professional roles, her primary ministry remains devoted to her husband and four adult children.

Show notes

Link to "A Life Overseas" Blog series 

Part 1-https://www.alifeoverseas.com/the-unseen-trauma-of-the-mission-field-what-trauma-is-and-what-it-does/

Part 2-https://www.alifeoverseas.com/how-trauma-shows-up-on-the-field-the-unseen-trauma-of-the-mission-field-part-2/

Part 3-https://www.alifeoverseas.com/how-to-start-healing-from-trauma-the-unseen-trauma-of-the-mission-field-part-3/

Missions Specific Workbooks-

Re-entry Workbooks 

Season 1-6 week devo through the Psalms- https://a.co/d/6O0lSpF

               6 week Reflection Journal- https://a.co/d/c6PX7BD

Season 2- Your Re-entry Path: Restore-https://a.co/d/geFv9wa

Season 3- Your Re-entry Path: Rebuild-https://a.co/d/bpoZFRB

General Transitions workbook-Navigating Life in Transition-https://a.co/d/gRLTKIA

Church Resources

Beyond Broken: A Church's Guide to Trauma and Growth https://a.co/d/7KMU9WW

Your Path to Renewed Hope: Workbook 1- Restore Foundation https://a.co/d/2tJVXJ0

Your Path to Renewed Hope: Workbook 2- Receive Foundation https://a.co/d/22DRvn4

Your Path to Renewed Hope: Workbook 3-Rebuild Foundation https://a.co/d/fSc4Xrj

To find out dates of upcoming training and cohorts-visit shonnaingram.com

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