Dr. H. Norman Wright spent
40 years training counselors, pastors, chaplains, and lay persons throughout
the country. His purpose – to equip individuals to minister to hurting people.
Whether it was in a church, at a seminary or university, or a national
conference, his goal was the same – giving tools to those willing to come
alongside someone who was grieving or had experienced a trauma. Over the years
Norm discovered that practically everyone with proper training is capable of
ministering to those who are struggling with grief, crisis, and trauma. This
type of help is not therapy, but a matter of walking with a person and guiding
them as they go through their unique journey of grief. After teaching this
course for several years at Talbot School of Theology and as an extension
course at his home church in Bakersfield, Norm created a self-study certificate
course and opened the training to individuals throughout the country. The
purpose of this training is to equip individuals and churches to help those who
have experienced any type of loss. Since 2016 nearly 200 individuals have
participated in this training.
Before his death in November 2023 this course included
phone consultation with Dr. Wright and the course was discontinued when he
died. Adjustments were made when several individuals requested to take the
course even without the phone consultations. The materials and structure of the
course have remained the same, but if students have questions or need to talk
with someone during their study, colleagues of Dr. Wright are now available to
step in and walk students through their questions. Norman Wright’s legacy and
his ministry will continue.
There are benefits to a self-study course—you
can study at your own pace and the cost of the course is significantly less. By
taking this course students will be equipped to minister to others during a
time of grief, crisis and trauma. This self-study program will be taught
through materials written and recommended by Dr. Norman Wright. Students will
learn how to help others by reading verbatims of actual counseling sessions and
observing actual counseling sessions. This is provided in this course.
Course Materials and Assignments (materials
included in the cost of the class):
1. Read the course handouts
2. Read the following textbooks:
Experiencing
Grief The Complete Guide to Crisis & Trauma
Counseling
The Worst is Over
When the Past Won’t Let You Go
3. Watch the DVD series Recovering
from Loss seminar (3 hours). This DVD can also be used in your ministry.
All handouts will be sent to you
4. Watch sessions from Helping
Those in Grief – Interactive Training DVD (at least twice) and answer the
questions—this will take several hours.
5. Additional materials included in
the course: What is Trauma? – 10-page laminated card set, How to Connect
– The Eyes – 6 page laminated card set, and Helping Those in Grief
manuscript will be emailed to you
We will guide you in the assignments. Cost of this course
is $275, which includes books, DVDs, and additional materials.
For more information or to sign up for this course please
contact Bryn Edwards at 800-875-7560 or go to hnormanwright.com
