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Encountering
Depression and Anxiety in Ministry
January
7-25, 2008
Facilitator: Vicki L. Hollon, D.Min.
12.0 contact hours
Religious leaders are not immune to depression
and anxiety; however, it may be more difficult for religious
leaders to admit to themselves or others that they suffer from
either. Given
that the heart of the gospel is about love of God, others, and
self and that central teachings of the Christian faith include
trusting God as the ultimate source of love, joy, and peace, it
may be difficult for the Christian to acknowledge their struggle
with clinical depression or panic attacks. Religious leaders
are responsible to “practice what they preach” and
that practice includes having faith that God will provide for their
needs. Therefore, feelings of guilt or shame may be heaped
on top of one’s experience with depression or anxiety.
This seminar is not only for the direct
benefit of the religious leaders, it is also for those they serve. It
is designed to help ministers recognize
symptoms of clinical depression and anxiety in order to more
wisely give care to others and make appropriate referrals as
needed.
Learning Objectives
Following the course the participant
will be able to:
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Identify symptoms of Clinical
Depression
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Distinguish between clinical depression and
sadness
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Make a pastoral assessment of someone dealing with anxiety
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Identify ways to facilitate communication between the person
experiencing depression or anxiety and their support community
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Offer pastoral care to a person dealing with anxiety or depression
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Make appropriate referrals for those experiencing depression
or anxiety
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Recognize the interrelationship of medical, spiritual,
emotional, and social needs of those who suffer from mental
illness
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Recognize the impact that a
mental illness has on the family system and give care to family
members
Presenter:
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Dr.
Vicki Hollon is the Executive Director of
the Wayne E. Oates Institute and has been in this role
since 1996. Vicki’s background is in education
and specifically she has been involved in numerous
capacities with adult education. In addition to her
role with the Oates Institute she serves as Adjunct
Faculty at Drew University's Theological School and
leads workshops and retreats. Formerly, as an ordained
minister, Vicki served as a pastoral counselor and
prior to that was a hospital chaplain.
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DR.
VICKI HOLLON
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Continuing
Education Credit:
This
seminar is approved for up to 12 contact
hours (1.2 CEUs) of continuing education
credit for chaplains, pastoral counselors,
social workers, and congregational leaders.
The Wayne E. Oates Institute is an approved
provider by the National Board of Certified
Counselors.
To qualify for the CEUs participants
are expected to read the presentations and
participate in the email discussion by contributing
at least 2 email messages per week. One message
is to reflect on the presentations or case
studies in light of one's personal experience
and context and the second is to respond
to someone else’s reflection or inquiry.
The evaluation form submitted at the end
of the seminar serves as the CEU application.
Following your submission of this form you
will receive your CEU certificate.
Registration:
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