Join the Dots Solutions

09/08/2026

Beauty for Ashes Webinar

Suffering is a reality we all encounter and especially if we are supporting those who have experienced trauma. Healthy theology makes room for pain whilst bringing hope.

This webinar is for you if you are

-A Christian wanting to respond to suffering without causing more harm
-In church pastoral ministry
-Supporting people who have experienced trauma
-Wanting to create a safer, more compassionate context for faith to grow
-Wrestling with questions around suffering and faith

We will reflect on:
-Why trauma changes how people experience faith in Jesus, trust and connection
-The neuroscience behind our survival responses
-Jesus as man of sorrows, acquainted with grief
-Simple practical changes we can make to create safer spaces

15th September 2026
19:30-21:00
Via Zoom, playback available for one month.

Booking via link in bio/training and events/upcoming events.

30/07/2026

Today marks International Day of Friendship.

Does your church offer welcome and help everyone feel included?

Before someone can build relationships, engage with worship, teaching or prayer, their nervous system needs to believe the environment is safe.

Join the Dots offers free resources with tips on creating felt safety for all. Visit link in bio/resources/free guides.

Reach out via link in bio to find out more about our in person training offering and webinars.

22/07/2026

We work closely with TLG (.charity). Their brilliant work arises from a vision to for fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face.

TLG's Coaching Academy draws on many years of experience providing early intervention for children via churches. Over the course of a year, participants will be equipped to confidently support children and young people, using trauma-informed therapeutic approaches.

Apply before 1st August for early bird discount!

Churches joining TLG's Coaching Network can also gain discounts on coaching academy places and further support through resources, training and supervision.

Find comprehensive info including FAQs at .charity's link in bio.

17/07/2026

Summer Holiday Resources!

Here are some of our favourites to support you and kids you're caring for through the holidays, whether you're already a few weeks deep or right at the beginning.

The Summer Family Devo from *FREE RESOURCE*
A free set of downloadable PDFs to help those much-desired-for family devotions actually happen!

The Superkids Activity Guide to Conquering Every Day by Dayna Abraham
Packed with 75 sensory-rich projects to help children manage emotions, improve focus, and master daily routines.

Raising Happy Children by Lizanne Du Plessis
Combines sensory, emotional and behaviour regulation approaches with nervous system insights. Packed with ideas, real life examples, easy to dip in and out of.

Broken Pieces by Thea Muir .am.somanythings
A lovely book, which can be read with who a child who is struggling. Illustrates how the broken pieces of our lives can be used for good.

What would you recommend to parents, carers and families this summer?

13/07/2026

There's still time to book for our upcoming webinar:

Self Care in Ministry & Mission
Date: 20th July, 19:30-21:00
Cost: £20pp
Online, via zoom. Replay available for 30 days.

Life in ministry can be both rewarding and draining. This webinar will explore practical ways to maintain emotional and mental well-being while serving in trauma-informed ministry settings.

Why Attend?

Gain practical self-care strategies tailored to your role.
Learn how trauma impacts your work and your well-being.
Connect with a community of like-minded individuals in ministry and mission.

Learn about the unique emotional challenges that arise in caring professions, how to recognize signs of burnout, and develop effective boundaries to sustain your energy and passion.

The webinar will also cover practical self-care techniques tailored to ministry, such as stress management, reflective practices, and how to access support networks when needed.

The training be delivered by Ruth Stephens and Tracy Bennett.

Ruth holds an MSc in Attachment Psychology and is a qualified Occupational Therapist with many years experience working with children and young people who have experienced trauma. Alongside this she is also a church leader and has led in ministry for many years.

Tracy, a Social Worker with 25 years’ experience is passionate about empowering people to thrive. Tracy now specialises in working with community organisations, providing training in trauma informed practice and running empowerment workshops aimed at breaking cycles of generational trauma and building individual and community resilience.

More info and tickets at link in bio/training & upcoming events.

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11/07/2026

"God created my emotions, my instincts, my senses, and my body as well as my spirit and my mind - and pronounced them all "good"."

Sue Monk Kidd, When the Heart Waits.

To learn more about embodied and integrated faith, join us for our upcoming webinar: Self Care in Ministry in Mission, at link in bio.

06/07/2026

How to have a mini spiritual retreat

Nine steps to taking time out with God.

Start with worship: Psalm or a song.
Try some breath prayers.
Pray through some scripture.
Write down all that you're involved in.
Identify what motivates and energises you.
Draw pictures of things that give you joy.
Write or draw areas of your life that bring worry.
Pray for your activities, asking God for direction.
End with worship: Psalm or a song.

For more on healthy spirituality and sustainable service check out our upcoming webinar - Self Care in Ministry and Mission, via link in bio/events.

01/07/2026

"Since the body was not spiritual, the thinking went, the body should be considered evil and wholly denied, even punished if it feels something wrong. So, the super-religious were sceptical of anything the body was telling them. Ignore the body and focus solely on God. Yet the body is one of the main ways we notice and engage our emotions. Our physical bodies are designed by God and are gifts from Him to care for and notice and steward here."
Jennie Allen, Untangle Your Emotions

If you want to learn more about emotional awareness and embodied faith check out our upcoming webinar, Self Care in Ministry in Mission, at link in bio.

27/06/2026

Some lovely and very recent feedback from Hope for Families , a Christian charity supporting families in and around Northamptonshire.

"Earlier this week, three members of our team attended ‘Attachment Seeking not Attention Seeking’ training. Thank you for an insightful session that has provided valuable learning and practical tools for our work."

If you're interested in finding out more about our webinars or in-person training offering, please reach out via link in bio.

26/06/2026

Thank you Hope for Families for sharing this brilliant feedback from our recent training webinar ❤️

Do reach out if you're interested in finding out more about Join the Dots and our training offering.

Link in bio.

Earlier this week, three members of our team had the opportunity to attend 'Attachment Seeking not Attention Seeking' training delivered by Join the Dots Solutions

The session provided valuable insight into attachment-seeking behaviours, helping us to deepen our understanding of the experiences and needs of the people we support.
A huge thank you to the team at Join the Dots for sharing their knowledge and expertise.

We would also like to extend our thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund for providing funding that made this training opportunity possible. Investment in learning and development is invaluable, and we are grateful for the support that enables our team to continue building knowledge and skills that benefit the communities we serve.