Charity Northan

Mental Health and Faith Foundations Charity Northan

This introductory course is for professionals, faith leaders, lay persons, caregivers, and others who seek basic knowledge in mental health and faith integration. In this 14 week course, you will learn: - Indicators of being called to mental health ministry. Key roles and responsibilities of mental health ministry workers. - Mind, body, spirit holistic approach to mental health. Concepts of hope and healing, past and present. - Principles of personal personal advocacy and systems of advocacy. Basic tools for mental health and faith integration in various settings. - Therapeutic ministry skills. Basic tools for mental health evangelism and outreach. - Mental health ministry ethics. Ethics, boundaries, confidentiality, reporting. - Common symptoms of mental illness and substance use including opioid use disorder. - Learn the importance of self and family care while engaging in mental health ministry. - Gender identity and trauma-informed mental health ministry. Healing language and documentation. - Self-care and the use of ongoing supports. Overcoming stress in mental health ministry. - Biblical truths and applications for deliverance and inner healing. - Adverse childhood experiences and Trauma informed mental health ministry. - Mental health ministry to youth and families. - Mediation, conflict resolution and reconciliation. - Domestic violence and other forms of abuse. - Mental health outreach, evangelism and discipleship. - Congregational and pastoral support - Mental health ministry in your local church