ADOH’s mission includes equipping and supporting facilitators as they compassionately and effectively serve those who experienced relational trauma. How we fulfill our mission begins with understanding relational trauma affects people emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually. It impacts our relationships with God, ourselves, and others. It can shatter our faith, identity, and purpose. As a global Christian faith-based training communi

With Jesus Christ as our cornerstone, as a global faith-based training community, we recognize theological beliefs vary and perspectives are partial (1 Corinthians 13:12). We see God's heart in Ezekiel 34:16: “I’ll go after the lost, I’ll collect the strays, I’ll doctor the injured, I’ll build up the weak ones and oversee the strong ones so they’re not exploited.” The Message

We integrate biblical principles of God’s unfailing love, presence, and hope for a flourishing future. We honor personal choice and agency and do not impose doctrinal positions on others. With Genesis 1:26 in mind, we respect the backgrounds and beliefs of those we serve and welcome all to the table.

Core values

Community is at the heart of ADOH shaping how we gather, serve, and heal together. We believe transformation happens in safe, compassionate spaces where we are seen, heard, and valued, not in isolation. ADOH’s commitment to community means intentionally cultivating environments of belonging, mutual support, and shared responsibility, where stories are honored, strengths are affirmed, and no one has to navigate betrayal trauma alone. Through connection, collaboration, and ethical care, we foster a community that offers steady presence, shared wisdom, and hope—creating a doorway where healing is nurtured together.

Connection reflects our belief that healing from trauma is strengthened through meaningful relationships. We intentionally cultivate spaces where individuals can reconnect — with themselves, others, God, and hope — at a pace that honors safety and choice. Through compassionate presence, shared understanding, and trauma-informed practices, ADOH fosters authentic connection that reduces isolation, restores trust, and reminds each person they are not alone on their healing journey.

Collaboration We recognize that the most effective healing and growth occur when people work together with humility, respect, and shared purpose. We value the collective wisdom of participants, peer facilitators, clinicians, and community partners, understanding that each voice contributes to stronger, more responsive support. Through intentional collaboration, ADOH builds trauma-informed pathways that are relational, ethical, and sustainable—ensuring that no single person carries the work alone and that outcomes are shaped by shared insight and mutual trust.

Excellence guides our commitment to provide the highest quality trauma-informed support, training and care. We pursue excellence through continual learning, reflective practice, and adherence to ethical and evidence-aligned standards, ensuring that those we serve experience thoughtful, competent, and responsive support. At ADOH, excellence is intentional stewardship through our training programs marked by deep respect for the complexity of betrayal trauma recovery.

Ethics shape every aspect of our relationships, programs, and stewardship. We are committed to acting with integrity, transparency, and accountability, prioritizing the safety, dignity, and autonomy of those we serve. Through clear boundaries, trauma-informed decision-making, and responsible stewardship of trust, we uphold ethical practices that honor professional standards and human worth. Our ethical commitment ensures that healing spaces remain safe, respectful, and worthy of the courage it takes to step through the doorway of hope.