Mental health is a topic that is common in most conversations and stories that we are part of. It is said that one is not entirely healthy until their mental state is well.

Bible Society of Kenya conducts the trauma healing programme to help people regain hope in life through the word of God as well as take them through a healing journey.

On February 16th, 2022, the Bible Society of Kenya facilitated a Trauma Healing training for community leaders in Mathare at the Mathare Outreach Community Church. The participants were equipped with knowledge and skills to help them and other people in their communities who are traumatized to find hope from God’s word and begin their healing journey.

Some of the participants we interviewed testified that the training had helped them deal with challenges in life. This training was also conducted in other regions including Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Bondo Diocese, PCEA Nderi-Kiambu, Deliverance Church Eastleigh, and Kiambere pastors.

Ruth Mbiku, a young lady shared her experience on how she was traumatized after painfully going through surgery twice the same day. Apart from that, the fear of death kept looming around her. She went to the surgery room at 9:00 am and came out at 7:30 pm. Ruth is a youth leader in her church, having interacted with many young people, she gathered that most of them have no people to share their sufferings with. That’s why they turn to other outlets that probably lead to their destruction. This training was an eye-opener for her as she learned that she could form a healing group that will be a safe place for young people to share.

The climax of the training was awarding of certificates to the graduands after successful completion of the five-day training. Mrs. Elizabeth Muriuki, the General Secretary of the Bible Society of Kenya presided over the ceremony.

These trainings enabled us to reach over 150 people and we are grateful that many people are receiving hope from God’s word.

To participate in the trauma healing programme contact us on 0719250559.