CELT 2024 Presenter Information
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Understanding Trauma and Promoting Wellness in Church-Sponsored ESL
(virtual) Session 4 on Saturday, March 9, from 2:15-2:45 PM (PT)
This session provides an overview of trauma and how it might show up in adult ESL classes. The presentation includes guidelines for mitigating the impact of trauma exposure and promoting wellness among program providers to strengthen capacity to welcome, support, and demonstrate Christ’s love to language learners in church-sponsored ESL programs.
Link to a PDF of Session Slides
Link to a PDF of Session Slides
Carolyn Kristjánsson teaches in the MATESOL program at Trinity Western University in British Columbia, Canada. She has conducted research on church-sponsored ESL and has served as a volunteer consultant to church-based ESL programs in her home province.