Presenter:

Dave Eckert, MDiv, CPRP, is the Director of Intersect, an initiative of Access Services that supports those at the intersection of faith and mental health. 

Description:

This training will provide clergy and faith community members approaches to making their congregations a welcoming and supportive space for people with mental illness. Particular attention will be given to public communication, relationship development and partnering with external mental health providers.

Learning Objectives:

• Increase understanding of how to communicate publicly about mental illness through preaching, teaching and prayer
• Gain an understanding of how to develop supportive relationships with people living with mental illness
• Learn how to develop partnerships with mental health providers in their community
• Identify the challenges and opportunities of mental health ministry

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