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Course 2<\/strong>: <strong>Effective Mental Health Church Ministry Program Development\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The current Mental Health crisis that we find ourselves in, only further escalated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has presented the Church with a unique opportunity and mission field to bring hope to those dealing with the pace, pain, and pressure of everyday life. 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Assess how the Church can become a catalyst in addressing the mental health crisis\r\n2. Discover how to erase the silence, shame, and stigma of mental health in the Church\r\n3. Identify foundational tools for pastors and mental health coaches to create and maintain a thriving mental health ministry in the Church and local community\r\n\r\n<strong>Course Lesson Titles and Summaries<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 101: Mental Health Ministry: An Introduction<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTim Clinton, Ed.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW92082207 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92082207 BCX0\">Mental health has and will continue to be one of the biggest issues that the Church will face in the next 10 years. One in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. That means there are people sitting in your pews who are struggling with life\u2019s greatest issues and challenges. People with these and other concerns typically turn first to the church for help, yet most churches are not equipped to adequately minister to the depth and magnitude of these overwhelming problems. This course was created as a comprehensive resource to provide the church with practical tools to care for these hurting people in a biblically sound and emotionally healthy way.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92082207 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 102: Mental Health Inventory of Your Church<\/strong>\r\n\r\nEd Stetzer, Ph.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW62212435 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW62212435 BCX0\">Do you know what your congregation believes about Mental Health? Do your members know where to go in crisis? As you look around any Church, you will see hurting people. Having mental health resources readily available for your congregants in times of crisis or need is an important part of pastoral care. This session will help you understand how to assess the mental health needs of your Church and community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW62212435 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHMC 103: Collaborative Care: Understanding Scope and Practice Issues<\/strong>\r\n\r\nJared Pingleton, Psy.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW72220017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW72220017 BCX0\">We can\u2019t do it all. We hear this saying a lot, but as ministry leaders we tend to ignore this and try to do as much as we can. However, God, in His great wisdom, gave us the Body whose parts function in different ways so that the needs of all might be met. In this session you will gain a better understanding of the scope and practice issues associated with a healthy mental health ministry.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW72220017 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 104: Legal and Ethical Issues: Making Effective Referrals<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDavid Jenkins, Psy.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW247975894 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247975894 BCX0\">It is important to know your role in the continuum of care. Mental health problems are serious issues that can turn life-threatening very fast. It is important to understand your responsibilities and limits in this area to be an effective leader in your Church. In this session, you will learn about the legal and ethical issues that can arise, and how and when to make an effective referral.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247975894 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 105: Leading an Effective Mental Health Support Group Ministry<\/strong>\r\n\r\nStephen Greggo, Psy.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW141904955 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141904955 BCX0\">Mental health support groups can take your small, but mighty army of mental health coaches to the next level. By including mental health support groups in your ministry model, you are utilizing God\u2019s resources in the most effective and efficient way possible. These groups foster healing and community that simply can\u2019t be found anywhere else. In this session you will learn the dynamics and skills necessary to lead effective mental health support groups in your church.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW141904955 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 106: Sin, Mental Health and Pathology<\/strong>\r\n\r\nMatt Stanford, Ph.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW97461798 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW97461798 BCX0\">One of the most common misconceptions in the Church today is that mental illness results from weak faith, personal sin, or the demonic. These beliefs are often rooted in a misunderstanding or misconception of what mental illness is. In this session we will discuss the relationship between sin and disorder within mental health.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW97461798 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 107: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship and Soul Care Ministry<\/strong>\r\n\r\nYulanda Tyre, Ph.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW155452467 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155452467 BCX0\">A thriving soul care ministry equips the Church to help those in the pews cope with, manage, or overcome life\u2019s problems with scriptural support and a Biblically based pathway for healing. Soul care provides hope and reassurance to those struggling that God is present and active in our problems. In this session, you will learn how to help people discover and share the message that no matter what, God cares for them, and offers a divine path for healing.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW155452467 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 108: Crisis, Suicide and Trauma Response<\/strong>\r\n\r\nJennifer Cisney Ellers, M.A.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW41821759 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW41821759 BCX0\">First responders make the difference between life and death for trauma victims. But what is often not recognized is that when disaster strikes, spiritual caregivers are often among those first on the scene. For these caregivers their response should also help propel survivors toward positive transformation. This session focuses on critical responses that are key in the aftermath of natural disaster, community violence, personal injury, and crime. These basics include: the power of presence, safety, assessment and triage, how we help, putting the pieces together, telling the story, hope, and how the first 48 hours are critical to the recovery of trauma victims.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW41821759 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 109: Multicultural Mental Health Ministry<\/strong>\r\n\r\nFernando Garzon, Psy.D. and Melvin Pride, Ph.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW111819275 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW111819275 BCX0\">Part of fulfilling the great commission is building bridges within the Church to create authentic, genuine unity to foster holistic healing for every nation, tribe, and tongue. This session will discuss the importance of incorporating different cultural values and perspectives as you serve as a catalyst for righteousness, healing, and reconciliation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW111819275 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 110: The Brain, Medicine and Mental Health<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCurt Thompson, Psy.D.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW103886469 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103886469 BCX0\">The use of medicine is not often questioned in the treatment of physical disorders, but often there is a stigma around the use of medication for mental disorders. In this session, you will learn the role of medication in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, as well as some of the questions that are commonly raised in the Church on this issue.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW103886469 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>MHCM 111: Boundaries, Selfcare and Burnout<\/strong>\r\n\r\nRon Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min.\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW139542262 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139542262 BCX0\">Stress, anxiety, and burnout are realities that caregivers face daily. As those serving in ministry, we must be aware that we can\u2019t do it all. 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