Pastors, clergy, church staff, chaplains, and lay leaders are desperately needed partners in the mission of decreasing the mental health crisis in our community. Serving on the front lines in your church gives you an up close and personal view of the current mental health concerns and relational pain facing your congregation and the greater community at large. Cornerstone would like to partner with you, equip you and strengthen you to see yourself as an integral part of the team bringing the hope of Jesus into the mental health needs all around us.
Attendees will:

• Gain a better understanding and practical tools to address depression/anxiety, grief and loss, interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills, and addiction and recovery issues

• Learn and implement the Seven Principles of Compassion in Action for caring for individuals and families dealing with mental illness

• Receive practical step-by-step tools to help you know when and where to refer if necessary

• Process how to talk about the intersection of mental health and faith in a healthy and helpful way—how the phrases and words we use can move people toward truth and healing and which ones can hinder healing

• Be trained in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), Suicide Prevention and gatekeeper training

• Take away practical resources, assessment tools, and worksheet/handouts that can assist you in your ministry

In addition, each attendee has the option to receive a follow-up call from a Cornerstone counselor to address any concerns or questions that arise during the training.