BC: Debriefing 101 Workshop - Stronger Together
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018 / 9am - 4pm
Location: MB Mission - 4th floor - 32040 Downes Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1X5
| Traveling back and forth between host country and home country, family issues, cultural issues, traumas experienced, amazing miracles experienced — all of these can leave global workers with a need to share. It is important to be ‘debriefed’ at significant times in life, and it is equally important to have personnel trained in debriefing. |
| Debriefing 101 will cover a basic introduction to the different types of debriefing and specific applications: |
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1. Overview of Debriefing by Julie Simeon, YWAM:
This session will cover a definition of debriefing, different types of debriefing, when debriefing is needed and the benefits of debriefing.
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2. Personal Debriefing by Lori Nickel, MB Mission
The purpose and application of personal debriefing in a variety of settings and situations will be explored. The benefits and contributions that debriefing can make in the life and ministry of cross-cultural workers will be highlighted. Practice time for listening skills will be given for attendees so as to improve skills in becoming a more effective debriefer in your church or mission agency.
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3. Team Debriefing by Ruth Maxwell, SIM
Most cross-cultural workers are part of a team. This session will look at potential scenarios that would benefit from team debriefings; discuss resources for team debriefing, setting up the team debriefing event, and reasonable outcomes for a team debriefing event; practice at least one skill in team debriefing.
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4. An introduction to Crisis Debriefing by Julie Simeon, YWAM
Sharing out of personal experience, Julie will explore what can be done initially after a crisis event.
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5. Other content
All presenters will offer insight into self-care for debriefers.
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| This workshop is open for all Missionary Member Care workers, Missions Pastors, Church Missions Committee members, and all who would like to learn how to be a listening ear to global workers. |
| Skills in personal debriefing will be the emphasis. |
| There will be time for discussion, questions, and some practice of listening skills. |