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Encountering Depression and Anxiety in Ministry

October 6-24, 2008
Facilitator: Anne Windus, Ph.D.
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:

  1. Identify symptoms of Clinical Depression

  2. Distinguish between clinical depression and sadness

  3. Make a pastoral assessment of someone dealing with anxiety

  4. Identify ways to facilitate communication between the person experiencing depression or anxiety and their support community

  5. Offer pastoral care to a person dealing with anxiety or depression

  6. Make appropriate referrals for those experiencing depression or anxiety

  7. Recognize the interrelationship of medical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of those who suffer from mental illness

  8. Recognize the impact that a mental illness has on the family system and give care to family members

 

Presenter:

Dr. Anne Windus is an Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling with the Philippines Baptist Theological Seminary seminary extention program and Southern Baptist School of Theology in Manila, Philippines. She uses her background in nursing and her graduate background in pastoral counseling to train Filipino laity and ministers in how to offer pastoral care and counseling. One of her units of Clinical Pastoral Education was as an emergency room chaplain. She has also taught crisis counseling. She has worked as a missionary with the International Mission Board of the SBC in Mexico, South Korea and currently is on furlough from her ministry in the Philippines.

 

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.

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