About
David Salsedo
I’m an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church in America with over 20 years of pastoral experience, as well as a certified Narrative Focused Trauma Care practitioner. I serve as a core facilitator with The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
I am passionate about creating safe spaces for the interplay between the gospel story, our stories of heartache, and spiritual transformation. In particular, I love shepherding professionals and ministry leaders into greater healing, wholeness, and freedom in Christ. I am continually delighted and captivated by how our capacity to love God, our neighbor, and ourselves is enlarged as we tend to the wounded places in our lives alongside a trusted guide.
I currently live in Chicago with my wife and our two children.
Education & Certifications
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Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Bible from Moody Bible Institute
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Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level I, The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
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Narrative Focused Trauma Care Level II, The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
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Trauma-Focused Narrative Group Training at The Art of Living Counseling Center
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Narrative Focused Trauma Care Externship & Apprenticeship Program (now called NFTC Level III) at The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
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Fellowship and facilitator with The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology and Theology
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Certified Allender Trained Narrative Focused Trauma Care Practitioner
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Core Facilitator with The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Psychology and Theology for NFTC Level 1 and Story Workshop offerings
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How Therapy Works; Ongoing Professional Training Group with Dr. Jeffery Smith, MD
“Everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.”