clergy Training

As a extension of her book, Dr. Bowens offers a four-hour, in-depth workshop for clergy and church leadership who come into contact with congregants to who may be experiencing mental health-related challenges. As part of this dynamic 4-hour workshop, participants will learn ethical and legal considerations, basic counseling skills, self-care strategies to help prevent compassion fatigue, and the signs and symptoms related to the categories listed below through an interactive learning experience. Checklists and assessment tools, and a list of referral resources for clergy to offer congregants are also included!

Topics include:

Suicide Prevention | Homicide Prevention | Clinical Depression | Bipolar Disorder | Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders | Substance Abuse | Domestic Violence | Child Sexual Abuse | Child Physical Abuse | Child Emotional Abuse & Neglect |