The Sanctuary Mental Health Course

Beginning February 15 the Young Adults group will be participating in the Sanctuary Mental Health Course and any and all who are interested are welcome to join in.

This will run after church on Sundays and include a lunch, February 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 12 and 19, finishing on May 3.This course is for 12 – 14 participants, please register with Re

Some background information:

The Sanctuary Mental Health Course is an ecumenical (from the Greek word which means united) course for Christian communities to talk about Mental Health. Its primary goal is educational, raising awareness and reducing stigma about mental health within Christian communities. It brings together four main perspectives: Psychological, Sociological, Theological, and Existential (lived experiences). It also includes Art Reflection, Songs and the introduction of Spiritual Practices that include Silence, Self-Examen, Prayers, Lament, and Friendship. 

Each week there is a video presentation in which we will hear one person reflect on their lived experience. Specialists in Psychology, Social Work, Chaplains, and Theologians provide some reflection as well. Group discussion that follows comes from questions in the Discussion Guide and Coursebook that each participant will receive the first week.

For more information please check out the Sanctuary website at https://sanctuarymentalhealth.org/