Course Outline

  • 1

    Section 1: Introduction

    • Chapter 1: Welcome
    • Chapter 2: Why should they care?
    • Mental Health in the Parish - PDF
  • 2

    Section 2: The Face of Mental Health In The United States

    • Chapter 3: Post-Pandemic Mental Health Realities
    • Chapter 4: Family Mental Health Trends; Common Concerns in Family Life
    • Chapter 5: Special Communities, Cultural Considerations (Rural, of Color, etc.)
  • 3

    Section 3: A Ministry Framework That Integrates Mental Health

    • Chapter 6: The Difference Between Ministry and Counseling
    • Chapter 7: Case Study - Samantha
    • Chapter 8: What is the 4 Part Model?
    • Chapter 9: Steps 1 Through 3
    • Chapter 10: Making a Mental Health Referral - Step 4
    • Chapter 11: Assessing Further Indicators - Step 4.2
    • Chapter 12: Boundaries
    • Chapter 13: Countertransference and Biases
  • 4

    Section 4: Understanding and Responding to Crisis

    • Chapter 14: What are Crises/ Modeling a Proper Response to Difficult Situations
    • Chapter 15: Tools for Responding Well
  • 5

    Section 5: Self-Stewardship

    • Chapter 16: What is this about?
    • Chapter 17: Proactive Coping
    • Chapter 18: Stigma Regarding Mental Health
  • 6

    Section 6: Close

    • Chapter 19: Conclusion
    • Review the Course