Prioritizing Mental Health in Ministry Settings

Product Description

Overview

Despite the increased post-pandemic emphasis on supporting mental health, the stigma around mental illness persists. Church leaders can foster transparency about and education around these issues, providing critical support for addressing emotional and psychological health challenges. Crystal Taylor-Dietz, Psy.D., offers strategies for creating a more mentally healthy ministry environment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explore how macro- and microaggressions, poor communication and other interpersonal challenges negatively impact psychological well-being
2. Identify ways to minimize common stressors in ministry and vocational life
3. Learn skills for attending to personal mental wellness and modeling healthy coping strategies for others

Who Should Participate

Priests, deacons, men and women religious, lay ministers, and those involved in vocations, formation, or clergy and ministry personnel needs.

Reflection Questions

Questions for reflection and discussion prior to the learning session are provided below.

1. What personal, cultural and societal experiences inform my ideas about mental health and wellness?
2. How has mental health support in ministry and vocation/formation settings evolved over the last 2-3 years?
3. How can I be more intentional about attending to my own mental health?