The Christine Needham Center for
Trauma Training & Research
The Christine Needham Center for Trauma Training & Research
Equipping the Next Generation. Advancing the Mission of Healing.
At Sanctuary Clinics & Communities, we don’t just treat trauma—we train and equip
the future leaders who will transform lives through Christ-centered care.
At Sanctuary Clinics & Communities, we don’t just treat trauma—we train and equip the future leaders who will transform lives through Christ-centered care.
The widely respected Christine Needham Center for Trauma Training & Research is at the heart of this mission. As part of Sanctuary’s commitment to excellence, we welcome top university students from around the world to intern under the leadership of Christine Needham and our expert team of Christian behavioral health physicians, therapists, and technicians.
We are not only recognized for our clinical excellence in trauma care—we’re also shaping the field through groundbreaking research. Our staff and interns regularly publish peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and evidence-based findings that push the boundaries of trauma treatment and inform best practices worldwide.
Every step forward in research leads to stronger, more effective care. Every healing story testifies to the power of faith, science, and community working together.
Don’t let trauma have the final say. Healing does. Hope does.
Take your life back—begin your journey today.
Looking for Hope and Healing
After Trauma?
Looking for Hope and Healing After Trauma?
At the Christine Needham Center for Trauma Training & Research at Sanctuary Clinics, patients receive trauma-informed, Christ-centered care grounded in the latest clinical research. Our unique model combines cutting-edge treatment with a deeply supportive residential community—where doctors, therapists, and staff live and serve alongside those they care for. With 24/7 presence, evidence-based therapies, and a commitment to whole-person healing, Sanctuary offers more than recovery—it offers restoration.
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Train Where Healing Happens:
Christ-Centered Trauma Internships at
Sanctuary Monticello
Train Where Healing Happens: Christ-Centered Trauma Internships at Sanctuary Monticello
The Christine Needham Center for Trauma Training & Research
At Sanctuary Clinics Monticello, Master’s-level interns in social work, counseling, and marriage and family therapy gain far more than clinical hours—they become part of a thriving, Christ-centered healing community. Through our trauma-informed Intensive Training Program, interns receive hands-on experience delivering evidence-based, faith-integrated care under the mentorship of seasoned clinicians. In addition to rich clinical exposure, interns have opportunities to contribute to peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and blog content—actively shaping the conversation around trauma treatment and Christian mental health. With a strong emphasis on professional development, research, and spiritual integration, this immersive internship equips the next generation of trauma practitioners to lead with both competence and compassion.
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