PREPARE/ENRICH is one of the most widely used tools for working with couples preparing for marriage and married couples wanting to improve their relationships. In addition to learning about the different types of couples, participants will learn how to provide feedback to couples on their strength and growth areas, their couple and family maps and …
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Give yourself permission to pause and rest to restore. “A life without a quiet centre easily becomes delusional.”— Henri Nouwen “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes”— Anne Lamott “We don’t become more spiritual by becoming less human.”— Eugene Peterson “Be still and know that I am God.”— Psalm …
View course details “Soul Care Retreats for Frontline Workers”

Crieff Hills offers a unique opportunity for those seeking an extended opportunity of rest and renewal. Ruth House is now the home of an intentional Christian community where residents may live for three, six or twelve months sharing a healthy rhythm of worship, work and rest. This comfortable home has a full kitchen, living room, …
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In the U.S., a person dies every 12 seconds. That person may have been someone’s grandfather, sister, high school teacher, or best friend. Inevitably, they’ll leave behind a hurting family, a devastated community, or a grieving congregation—people looking for support, assurance, and hope. Despite its inescapability, we live in a culture that is uncomfortable with …
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Three lectures and a Red Sofa Conversation with the speakers. Dr. Helen Noh 2021 Simpson Lecturer   Dr. Helen Noh 2021 Simpson Lecturer Dr. Helen Noh serves as the Associate Professor of Counselling Psychology at Tyndale University in Toronto Ontario. Dr. Noh’s area of specialization in both clinical practice and research is in the area …
View course details “Caring for People with Mental Health Challenges and Promoting Mental Well-Being in Church Congregations (Simpson Lectures)”

If you came into this year with much of the same grief and fatigue you felt in 2020, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to feel less joy, more distraction, and a greater tendency to slip into mental and emotional autopilot The loss of connection; the weight of grief; the sense that the old …
View course details “Staying Grounded in the Storm”

If you came into this year with much of the same grief and fatigue you felt in 2020, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to feel less joy, more distraction, and a greater tendency to slip into mental and emotional autopilot The loss of connection; the weight of grief; the sense that the old …
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This program will provide participants with the tools they need to offer spiritual care more effectively to youth and young adults affected by mental illness and mental health issues. Emphasis will be given to responding to issues, distributing resources, and inviting greater hospitality to and destigmatizing those with mental illness. Session 1 will focus on the skills …
View course details “Hope and Healing: Responding to Mental Health Issues in Youth and Young Adults”

A well-known definition of resilience is the ability to adapt well in the face of significant sources of stress. However, equally important to our ability to build resilience is the ability to move towards meaningful actions when faced with stressful events. Join us as we explore the many ways that we can use community organizing …
View course details “Core Team Training: Responding to COVID Winter by Building Mental Health Resiliency”

My dreams in these pandemic days have caught my attention.  Sharing my dreams with a compassionate community may lead to deeper insights, health and wholeness. Soul Healing Gaining insights from others Strength for the journey Relaxing with others who understand   All groups’ first meetings will be held Tuesday, 19 January at 7:00 PM ET. From there, each …
View course details “DREAM WORK–5-sessions over 5 months online”