Research
Active Research
David Sedlacek is in the third year of data collection of a longitudinal study of trauma in the form of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in seminary students. The goal of this study is to examine the impact of ACEs on ministry success. Does a family history of trauma negatives impact future ministry outcomes such as marital conflict, relational challenges with members and church leadership, mental health challenges, or leaving ministry prematurely? Does exposure to trauma education or counseling in the seminary mitigate some of the negative effects of ACE trauma? This longitudinal study is designed to follow seminary students over approximately 10 years from their entry into the seminary through their ordination.
Publications and Presentations
2021-2022
Sedlacek, David. Restoration From Brokenness. Lake Region Conference Health Ministries Seminar. Presentation at the Lake Region Camp Meeting July 1, 2022.
Eccles, S. and Sedlacek, D. NAD Health Ministries, Adventist Recovery Ministries. Journey to Wholeness Sponsor Training. Taping of Training Seminars, June 27th, 2022.
Sedlacek, D. “Finding Hope in the Midst of Adversity.” NAD Called Convention 2022, Lexington, KY, June 22, 2022.
Sedlacek, D., Sedlacek, B., Palmer, P. and Mello, J. “Adverse Childhood Experiences in Pastors: Creating Trauma-Informed Churches,” NAD Called Convention 2022, Lexington, KY, June 21, 2022.
Pena, E., Slikkers, I.W. (2022) The impact of adverse childhood experiences. Pp. 124-127, in Willie and Elaine Oliver (eds.), I will go with my family: Family Resilience (Resource Book). Review and Herald Publishing Association: General Conference, Silver Spring, MD.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Apr. 14). Empowering principles, part I. [online]. TBRI Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan, Inc.
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Apr. 8) Human Trafficking in my neighborhood? [online] Child Welfare In-service Training. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Apr. 6) Outburst Strategies. [online] Family Enrichment Center Trauma Training Series. Family Enrichment Center, Battle Creek, MI.
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar. 31-Apr.3) Restoring the Sanctuary: Trauma, Healing, and the Church. [online] Restored Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Summit, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists,
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar. 31-Apr. 3) Trauma Focus Area. [online] Restored Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Summit, North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar.31) Introduction to Trauma. [online] Staff Training, Hostel Woloska Center for Ukrainian Refugees, Warsaw, Poland.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar. 17) Connecting Principles Part II. [online]. TBRI Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan, Inc.
Malabrigo, H., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar. 11) Foundations of Trauma. [online] Opportunities Unlimited Staff Workshop, Lewiston, ID.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Mar. 4) TBRI Empowering and Correcting Principles. [online] 老司机传媒, Berrien Springs, MI.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Feb. 25) TBRI Connecting and Empowering Principles. [online] 老司机传媒, Berrien Springs, MI.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Feb. 18) TBRI Introduction and Connecting Principles. [online] 老司机传媒, Berrien Springs, MI.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Feb. 17). Connecting Principles Part I. [online]. TBRI Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan, Inc.
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Feb. 11-12) Trauma 101, 102 and 103. [online] Children's Ministries Convention, Georgia Cumberland Conference. Cohutta Springs Family Center, Georgia.
Malabrigo, H., Mello, J., Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Feb. 3) Human Trafficking for Health Professions. [online] College of Health and Human Services, 老司机传媒, Berrien Springs, MI.
Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Jan./Feb.) . Northwest Adventist
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Jan. 25) Trauma 101: Trauma Informed Educational Approach. Berrien Springs Public Schools Administration, Berrien Springs, MI.
Garcia, C. & Slikkers, I.W. (2022, Jan. 20). Introduction to TBRI. [online]. TBRI Caregiver Training. CASA of Southwest Michigan, Inc.