Come learn about mental illnesses and the challenges they present to consumers and family members. Share your thoughts about how faith communities and the mental health community can work together to create a more caring and compassionate world. Take home a toolkit that will better prepare you to offer hope and support to those in your community who find themselves stigmatized and isolated.
We are fortunate to have Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder as our keynote speaker!
Rev. Gregg-Schroeder is a nationally recognized speaker whose passion is helping faith communities become caring congregations. She is a United Methodist Minister and the founder of Mental Health Ministries. She is also a person who has struggled with depression. Learn more about Rev. Gregg-Schroeder
Thursday, October 18, 2007
8:00-8:30 Registration, coffee and Resource Fair
8:30-8:45 Welcome, logistics
8:45- 9:30 Plenary session: Mental Illness 101, Anne Weiher, Ph.D.
9:30- 10:20 Plenary session: Mental Illness as a Spiritual Journey, Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder
10:20-10:40 Break (Resource Fair and networking)
10:40 -11:35 Morning Breakout Sessions (four concurrent sessions)
For a description of each breakout session and presenter information, please see "Breakout Sessions" page.
- Addictions and Mental Illness - Inspiring hope and recovery in communities, families and individuals
- Mental Illness in Children - Three Perspectives
- Mental Illness and Families of Faith
- What Works/What Doesn't: How faith communities can open the door to people with mental illness and their families
(panel discussion)
11:35- 12:45 Lunch - During lunch, you will have the opportunity to talk informally with other clergy members and lay leaders.
12:45-1:40 Afternoon Breakout Sessions (four concurrent sessions)
For a description of each breakout session and presenter information, please see "Breakout Sessions" page.
- Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention
- Managing Crisis Situations
- Older Adults and Mental Health Issues
- Pastoral Counseling for People with Mental Illness
1:40-1:50 Break
1:50-2:45 Keynote: Creating Caring Communities, Rev. Susan Gregg Schroeder
2:45-2:50 Closing statements (NAMI)
2:50-3:00 Closing Ceremony (Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder)
Questions? Contact Anne Weiher
