MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONS
TAUGHT BY LAUREN WILSON
DURATION: 2 HOURS
FORMAT: MIX OF ROLE PLAY, LECTURE, & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
THIS WORKSHOP PROVIDES A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR FOLLOWERS OF Jesus TO EXPLORE THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH, LEADERSHIP, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE. GROUNDED IN A DEEP LOVE FOR JESUS AND HIS TEACHINGS, WE WILL DiVE INTO PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA, WHILE HONORING THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND VULNERABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS. TOGETHER, WE'LL LEARN HOW TO CREATE A safe and healing ENVIRONMENT WHERE PEOPLE CAN EXPERIENCE THE LOVE AND GRACE OF GOD.
WE WILL ALSO EXAMINE HOW TRAUMA-INFORMED PRINCIPLES CAN BE APPLIED WITHIN OUR INDIVIDUAL SCOPES OF PRACTICE, ALLOWING US TO SERVE OTHERS EFFECTIVELY AND ETHICALLY. THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXERCISES, BIBLICAL foundations, AND SHARED TESTIMONIES, WE WILL DISCOVER HOW TO LEAD WITH COMPASSION, ESTABLISH HEALTHY BOUNDARIES, AND Foster boundaries in leading well, ensuring we don’t burnout. THIS WORKSHOP IS AN INVITATION TO DEEPEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH Jesus, EQUIP YOURSELF FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY, AND WALK ALONGSIDE OTHERS ON THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD WHOLENESS AND HEALING.
Workshop Includes
Understanding Mental Health: Gain foundational knowledge about mental health conditions, including common symptoms and challenges.
Biblical Perspectives: Explore what the Bible says about mental health, offering a faith-integrated understanding.
Practical Support Strategies: Learn tangible ways to support individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
Self-Care & Boundaries for Leaders: Discover practical self-care techniques and strategies for establishing healthy boundaries to maintain your own mental and emotional well-being while leading others.
Resource Navigation: Identify and connect with helpful mental health resources within your community.