Lay Formation

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, identifies strategies for managing difficult conversations with those close to us.

Rev. John Crossin, OSFS, Ph.D., explores spiritual friendship and its impact on our relationship with God.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores strategies for spiritual and emotional self-care.

Gary Thompson, Ph.D., explores how cognitive abilities change with age and provides a roadmap for minimizing cognitive decline.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., explores how a faith-based response can foster healing over time.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers emotional intelligence and self-care tools for ministering to people with difficult personalities.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers strategies for lowering the risk of compassion fatigue.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers practical strategies for de-escalating conflict in a ministry setting.

Michael Day, Psy.D., offers tools for suicide intervention and support.

Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, identifies strategies for improving the quality of our communication with others.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses ways to develop a stronger Christian character.

Rev. David Songy, O.F.M.Cap., S.T.D., Psy.D., discusses the purpose of spiritual desolation and how to be open to the grace God wishes to bestow.

Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers skills for building personal resilience and preventing ministry burnout.

Emily Cash, Psy.D., identifies healthy ways to manage our response to stressful situations.

Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., offers strategies for developing a healthier relationship with alcohol.

Martha Keys Barker, LCSW-C, offers mindful approaches for improving communication and relationships.