Our Mental Health Church Champion Training is a comprehensive online course designed to equip you with a deeper understanding of mental health, to enable you to support people in your church and community.
In these six engaging and informative sessions, each spanning two hours, we will delve into a range of mental illnesses, fostering a compassionate and Biblically informed approach towards supporting individuals facing these challenges. Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to create a more inclusive and supportive environment within your congregation
Session 1: Introducing mental health
In this session, we will introduce the essential concept of mental health within the context of Biblical wisdom. We will unravel common misconceptions and discover the barriers that hinder individuals from seeking the support they deserve
Session 2: Anxiety disorders and eating disorders
In this session we cover a range of anxiety disorders including OCD and PTSD, and the impact they can have on individuals' lives. We will discuss strategies for recognising symptoms, offering appropriate support, and promoting healthy coping mechanisms. We will also see how eating disorders can present and how you can support the individual and their family through these complex diagnoses.
Session 3: Depression, suicide, talking therapies and medication
We begin by thinking how depression might present among members of the church and explore ways to provide effective support. We will provide guidance on sensitively navigating the topic of suicidal ideation. We will explore suitable talking therapies and address the potential hesitations around taking medication.
Session 4: Psychosis and dementia
We will learn about psychosis, focusing on its presence in various mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. By demystifying these conditions, we aim to dismantle the common stigma that surrounds them. We will then shift our focus to dementia, a condition of increasing significance as our population ages. You'll gain insights into the nature of dementia, its impact on individuals and families, and practical approaches to creating a dementia-inclusive community.
Session 5: Childhood conditions, self-harm, personality disorders, and addictions
In this session, we explore prevalent childhood mental illnesses. We provide insights on sensitively supporting individuals struggling with self-harm and addictions, emphasizing compassion and healing. Additionally, we equip you to effectively guide and assist those with personality disorders within the church community, fostering an environment of understanding and empathy.
Session 6: Recovery, sustaining support and creating lasting change
In this concluding session, we discuss recovery, encompassing relapse prevention and enduring support strategies. We explore how to maintain healthy boundaries within the context of aiding individuals with mental illnesses. Concluding the series, we guide you in envisioning transformative changes within your church community, fostering an enduring and compassionate environment for those with mental health challenges.
Throughout these sessions, you will have the opportunity to engage in open discussions, hear personal stories, and learn from mental health professionals who are passionate about destigmatizing mental illnesses. By participating in this training, your church will be better equipped to extend a compassionate hand to those grappling with mental health challenges, fostering a stronger sense of belonging, understanding, and unity within your congregation
Book onto one of our courses below. If you can't find a time that is convenient for you contact us and we will let you know when our next courses are going to be. We offer discounts for groups of 5 or more people booking together and have a small number of subsidised place for people unable to afford the whole amount. Please contact us for details about these discounts before booking.
