Providing spiritual care to people impacted by trauma
September 5 2026
10am – 12.40pm (includes actual start time of 10.15am with morning tea provided; there are 2 one-hour sessions).
Ngutungka Henley Beach Library
378 Seaview Road, Henley Beach in the Activity Space room
Cost: $95 – Non-members, $65 Members
For more details,
Mary Ong: ongmy007@gmail.com
Presenter: Julia Cropley
Come and join us for an informative workshop on the topic of providing spiritual care to trauma clients. Julia Cropley is a highly experienced trauma specialist, counsellor, and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience across the fields of family, domestic and sexual violence, mental health, trauma, and community services. She is the founder of Knowing You Matters Counselling Service, where she works with individuals, organisations, and communities to support healing and recovery.
Throughout her career, Julia has worked across multiple Australian states in leadership, counselling, advocacy, and program development roles, including within correctional services, homelessness services, and domestic and family violence sectors. She has supported organisations to establish and strengthen trauma-informed programs and frameworks, with a strong focus on psychological safety, accountability, and compassionate care.
Julia is also a passionate Christian and sought-after guest speaker who has spoken in churches, community settings, and professional forums on topics including trauma, resilience, relationships, domestic violence, emotional healing, and faith. She is known for her authenticity, depth of insight, and ability to connect with people in a way that is both compassionate and empowering.
Julia will be covering topics such as the differences between a counsellor and chaplain, including the distinct roles, boundaries, approaches, and ways each profession supports people through emotional, psychological, and spiritual challenges. She will also focus on providing spiritual care to people who have experienced or been impacted by trauma, including understanding trauma, responding in a trauma-informed way, and the role of spiritual support in healing and recovery.
Maximum of 25 registrations.