General
Track
Learn tools and skills to help anxiety and depression for yourself or those you love. This track is intended for church members and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Christian counseling, for the betterment of their own mental health.
PLEASE NOTE: All times listed are EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.
Please adjust for your own time zone accordingly.
Pulse: Understanding Anger, Depression and Anxiety as Vital Signs of the Human Condition
Rondey Allen, LICSW
Pulse: Understanding Anger, Depression and Anxiety as Vital Signs of the Human Condition
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Emotions are not sin, but sometimes it doesn’t feel that way. The human experiences of anger, anxiety and depression specifically can be sources of deep struggle during our life journey. A deeper understanding of the interrelated nature of these primal emotional constructs can offer valuable insight into the nature of our very selves. Suppose these experiences could be leveraged as “vital signs” with valuable information that the Spirit can use to guide us along the path, evidence of life, like a pulse? During this class we will discuss principles, scientific and Biblical, to support the human believer in retaining a posture of curiosity in relation to these parts of themselves and offer strategies for growth, self-compassion and management.
Building Emotional Intimacy as an Antidote for Anxiety and Depression
Wade Cook, LPC
Building Emotional Intimacy as an Antidote for Anxiety and Depression
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‘Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light.’ – Helen Keller
Studies have long shown that loneliness is an accurate predictor of depression and anxiety symptoms. Even perceived feelings of isolation predict higher degrees of depression and anxiety. But few need an academic study to demonstrate what we all know by common experience that one who is lonely is more vulnerable to a variety of Illness. The powerful news is that the reverse is also true. This class is designed for the layperson who struggles with or is attempting to help others struggling with persistent anxiety and depression. We will examine the anatomy of intimacy, creating an environment where intimacy can blossom and look ahead to empowering , evidenced based language and behaviors able to create sustainable relationships.
Rehabbing our Mental Wellness Muscles: Integrating Tools of Faith and Psychology
Erin Kilpatrick, LPC
Rehabbing our Mental Wellness Muscles: Integrating Tools of Faith and Psychology
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It is not easy to maintain our mental health, especially in a polarized and chronically negative, violent, and oppressive culture and world. For individuals of faith who struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental wellness challenges, navigating life is daunting.
Our mental wellness muscles benefit from support and “rehabbing(rehabilitating)” just as if we needed and received physical or occupational therapy to treat an injury/medical issue.
Mental health best-practices and faith-based strategies will be discussed. Additional resources will be made available.