What happens when silence becomes a path to healing? Join us in conversation with Tim Kelly, a meditation teacher and oblate of the World Community for Christian Meditation, as we explore the profound intersection of trauma, healing, and contemplative practice. Tim’s work with refugees and marginalized communities provides a powerful lens into how meditation can offer solace and strength in the face of unspeakable suffering.
In this session, we’ll dive into Tim's experiences working with those whose lives have been shattered by trauma, exploring the delicate balance between when silence heals and when it might hurt. How do you know when someone’s nervous system is ready for silence, and how do you support them when it’s too much? We’ll also discuss the secondary trauma Tim has faced in his work and how his own contemplative practice has helped him remain grounded in the midst of so much pain.
Whether you are a meditation practitioner or someone interested in the intersection of spirituality and trauma recovery, this session will offer a compassionate exploration of how contemplative practices can open the door to healing, even in the most difficult circumstances.

Speaker bio: Tim Kelly is a meditation teacher and oblate of the World Community for Christian Meditation (WCCM). He serves as Social Justice Outreach Coordinator for WCCM’s International Meditatio Program. In recent years, Tim has been collaborating with experts in mind-body medicine and trauma to develop training resources for meditation teachers and service providers. He has helped to create meditation support groups for forcibly displaced migrants to promote healing, health and wholeness. Tim is a licensed clinical social worker with an M.A. in pastoral theology from Boston College and an M.S.W from the University of New Hampshire. He is a certified instructor of the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program.