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Lisa’s Video “Before” Her Life Coach Session #3

November 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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I taped this on September 13. 2010. Looking at this video from a few weeks ago, I look pretty bad. . . and my heart was heavy. I just felt overwhelmed with it all in life! I do have to say that it is refreshing to hear that I made some goals just weeks ago and that God has sent me some great tools to make them happen. I’ve spent days where I have been able to work on Bible studies and grow closer to God’s Word, as well as work on writing some for the ministry. I’ve still had moments of exhaustion, but also moments of inspiration. I upload this hoping that you know this thing called life is a day-to-day choice to surrender it all over to He who gives us strength and how much I appreciate your prayers. Lisa … [Read more...]

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Providing Pastoral Care to Persons with Mental Illness & Their Family

March 3, 2010 By 2 Comments

Rev. Rose Anne Briotte, a psychiatric chaplain in Knoxville, TN, & a member of the Mental Health Ministries Advisory Committee, has put together a brochure on "Guidelines for Clergy: Providing Pastoral Care to Persons with Mental Illness & Their Family." It is available on the Mental Health Ministries website by clicking the link above. You may also be interested in an article in The Christianity Century. It looks at the high incidence of clergy depression in clergy that can lead to suicide. Submitted by Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder, Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries. Related articles How Do I Find a Good Psychiatrist? (psychcentral.com) … [Read more...]

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4 New Resouces for Including Spirituality in Treatment of Mental Illness

February 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

If you are looking for resources/study guides for clergy & communities of faith, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder, Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries has written four, in response to the many questions & requests for information that she has received from persons who want to include spirituality as an important part of the treatment & recovery process. She shares. . . Surveys show that over forty percent of Americans seeking help with mental health issues turn first to ministers, priests & rabbis. This is twice as many as those who went first to a psychiatrist, psychologist or family physician. Unfortunately, the response of clergy & congregations falls significantly short of what parishioners expect of their faith … [Read more...]

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