Course Introduction
Trauma does more than create pain—it reshapes perception. Over time, wounds influence how people interpret the world, how they relate to God, and how they understand themselves. At this stage of chaplaincy, effective care requires more than presence and endurance; it requires discernment, precision, and spiritual clarity.
Chaplaincy: Trauma and Triage – Level 3 is the final course in the Trauma and Triage series and focuses on how trauma affects the soul, the mind, and the filters through which people process life. Building on Levels 1 and 2, this course equips chaplains to recognize distorted internal filters, understand what is coming through those filters, and minister healing that leads to lasting resolution rather than temporary relief.
Taught by Chaplain Mike Cowen alongside Janet Lister, RN, this level integrates Scripture, spiritual insight, and trauma-informed understanding to help chaplains minister deeply—without crossing boundaries or causing further harm.
What You’ll Learn
In this five-session course, you will explore:
The Division - This opening session establishes a biblical framework for understanding trauma through Hebrews 4:12. You will learn how trauma can create division between spirit, soul, and body, and how the Word of God functions with surgical precision—exposing, discerning, and dividing what trauma has entangled. This session sets the foundation for soul-level ministry rooted in Scripture rather than emotion or assumption.
Filters - Trauma creates internal filters that shape how people interpret truth, relationships, authority, and God Himself. This session helps chaplains understand how these filters form, why they persist, and how past wounds influence present perception. You will learn why two people can experience the same event and walk away with completely different internal realities.
What’s Coming Through the Filters - Building on the previous session, this teaching examines how filters affect behavior, reactions, coping mechanisms, and decision-making. You’ll learn how unresolved trauma produces predictable patterns and why surface-level responses often miss the true source of the issue. This session trains chaplains to look beyond symptoms and recognize what trauma is actually producing.
Healing, Recovery, and Restoration - Healing is not accidental—it is intentional and layered. This session focuses on how recovery takes place over time and how restoration involves rebuilding what trauma has distorted. You’ll learn how to walk with people through healing without rushing the process, forcing outcomes, or creating dependency, while remaining aligned with biblical truth and healthy boundaries.
Living Resolved - The final session centers on what it means to live resolved rather than reactive. You’ll learn how unresolved trauma keeps people cycling through pain, while resolution brings stability, clarity, and freedom. This session emphasizes long-term transformation, spiritual maturity, and the chaplain’s role in helping individuals move forward without remaining anchored to their trauma.
Why This Course Matters
Many people do not realize they are living through trauma-shaped filters. Without understanding these internal frameworks, chaplains may offer comfort without clarity or Scripture without discernment. This course equips chaplains to recognize how trauma reshapes perception and to minister healing that leads to genuine resolution.
Chaplaincy: Trauma and Triage – Level 3 provides tools for discerning what lies beneath behavior, guiding people toward restoration without becoming their substitute source of stability. It helps chaplains minister with wisdom, patience, and spiritual precision.
Course Features
- 5 in-depth video sessions
- Downloadable course overview with practical application
- Certificate of completion
- 1 credit hour toward a Warrior Notes School of Ministry degree
- Designed as Level 2 of a three-level Trauma and Triage series
Chaplaincy: Trauma and Triage – Level 3 equips chaplains to help people move beyond survival into healing, restoration, and resolved living.
Please Note the Following...
This course contains sensitive content, including topics such as suicide and violence, and is intended for adults ages 18 and older (or with parental/guardian permission). The material is presented from a biblical, Spirit-filled perspective to equip believers with wisdom and compassion for ministering in life’s most difficult situations. This course DOES NOT provide chaplaincy certification OR REPLACE professional counseling or medical advice.
Meet Mike
Dr. Mike Cowen is passionate about equipping the Body of Christ and helping believers unlock their God-given destiny. Called into ministry at 17, he has faithfully served for over 25 years as a pastor, teacher, and mentor. Mike graduated from the Brownsville Revival School of Ministry, Life Christian University, and holds his doctorate through Warrior Notes School of Ministry, where he also serves as Dean.
In addition to pastoral ministry, Mike has spent more than a decade serving as a Police Chaplain, ministering to first responders on the frontlines of crisis and helping establish chaplaincy programs in multiple cities. His experience spans crisis intervention and long-term relationship building that bring healing and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to these courses?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any devices you own.
When will the payments be collected for the payment plan?
The first payment will be collected at the time of purchase. The subsequent payments will be collected on the same day of each month. The date payment is due CANNOT be altered or delayed.
Will I lose access to my course if I can't make my payments?
Yes. If the payment does not go through on the appropriate date, then we will attempt collecting payment the 3rd, 7th, and 14th day after the initial attempt. If payment is not collected by the 14th day after, you will be automatically removed from the course. We use Teachable's payment processing system, and therefore we cannot alter these rules.