Professional support - God guided wisdom and advice on how to manage church members presenting with mental health related issues or concerns.
mental health awareness training
Change starts with you…
Our training course combines real life case studies with expert psychological and safeguarding advice, regarding mental health related issues. Have a 1 to 1 consultation with Christian Psychotherapist, Emma Cannop or a Senior Therapeutic Lead. Minimize the impact of ill mental health within the church and its ministries.
Together we can break stigmas, remove barriers to seeking further help, and stop the enemy from infiltrating our Kingdom missions.
Rooted in theology and psychology
We offer simple yet effective training to ensure all faith leaders can confidently manage and support individuals who are vulnerable, lost and broken.
Luke 19 v 10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Churches are called to be safe havens, places of refuge and divine intervention. If we offer salvation but overlook someones need for additional practical help, alongside the healing love of Christ, we are letting down our congregation. For centuries, too many Christians or ex-believers have stories to tell of being in church, suffering with mental illness which declined until they became suicidal, withdrawn and/or eventually leave the church. Within this time people share with us that they disclosed to their Pastor or Senior leaders a mental health crisis, suicidal feelings etc… yet no tangible support or advice was offered.
It is crucial that church leaders and their volunteers know how to ensure that those suffering with mental health related issues aren't stigmatised, overlooked or ignored. Members of churches should not be returning back home the way they came; of course we believe in a God of miracles and prayer is an appropriate first line response for Pastors and Elders. However, we have a responsibility to ensure we make maximum impact within our capabilities as clergy; to safeguard from further harm and distress.
For many devout Christians, your church is the only place they will feel safe enough to disclose their true feelings and suffering. They will often look to you to help them through, so we must get the advice and support we give to the mentally suffering right. Their life's literally depend on it.
If we get this wrong, this could have catastrophic consequences to the individual and the body of Christ.
This course is full of grace, loving counsel and wisdom. The Lord requires us to learn from our mistakes and grow in wisdom. Together we can ensure that churches are safe places for all and prevent unnecessary loss of souls and even life.
FAQs
Can we take part remotely?
We are offering this training course remotely, however due to the serious nature of the topics we will discuss, a face to face consultation is often preferred to discuss current concerns and issues.
How long is the training?
Training will take approximately 1hr depending on engagement and interactivity. There will be oppourtunity for up to an hour consultation to address ongoing situations that require additional and specific support/advice.
We can schedule to return in 6-12 months to offer further training and/or encouragment. We aim to actively support you in supporting your local community and church members. We recognise the difficulties of managing church communities alongside individuals mental health concerns; so we ensure to equip you with simple ways to effectively manage this.
who is this training for?
This training is for Senior Leaders and core volunteers only. This is due to the 1 to 1 consultation with a Christian mental health professional, which is generally intertwined into the course. This way we can make an immediate and lasting difference to your church community. Delivering tailored expert advice and God guided wisdom on how to address specific concerns or queries regarding mental health in the church.
How much does the course cost?
This course costs only £299 on our introductory offer. This course ordinarily will cost businesses £499. This covers your mental health professionals expenses regarding travel and/or accomodation (for face to face training), including the 1 to 1 professional consultation. However, we want as many Churches to access this training as possible, therefore if you would like this essential training, please do not worry about finance. Particularly if you are a new church, please still sign up and we can even fundraise for you if needed, or you can arrange a fundraiser of your own.
We are passionate about advancing and improving standards within the Kindgom of God.