Mental Health Training for Pastors & Ministry Leaders
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View all EventsMental Health Training for Pastors & Ministry Leaders
In strengthening our work with churches and other Christian ministries, Tyndale Wellness Centre is expanding its mental health reach by training pastors and other ministry leaders to better understand mental health and mental illness and more effectively support their members who need care in this important area of life.
This is a Tyndale Centre for Pastoral Imagination project that has been generously funded by the Lily Endowment's Pathways to Tomorrow Grant.
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About our training
A 2-day training covering a wide range of topics for pastors and ministry leaders who work with individuals with mental health concerns.
Topics include Mental Health and Mental Illness, Self-Care, Understanding Psychotherapy, Barriers to Psychotherapy, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, and Collaborating with Tyndale Wellness Centre.
Cost: Free
Part 1: Saturday, December 5, 9am-3pm (EDT/Toronto Time)
Part 2: Saturday, December 12, 9am-3pm (EDT/Toronto Time)
*Participants are encouraged to attend both days as sessions are related. Certificate of attendance will be provided for individuals who attend both days. Registration closes on Fri, Dec 3.
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Presenters
Wilma Nevers
Wilma is the Director at Tyndale Wellness Centre, a Registered Psychotherapist, and also holds credentials with American and Canadian Associations in Marriage & Family Therapy. Wilma has a life-long passion for the wellbeing of the Church. This has led her to the training of Christian ministry leaders to support their members who have mental health concerns and refer them to psychotherapy where needed. Her calling and involvement in leadership in both secular and Christian organizations encouraged her to complete a DMin in Leadership, which has strengthened her skills and resolve to support Church leaders in caring for the body of Christ.
Adelaide Pinder
Adelaide is a Registered Psychotherapist at Tyndale Wellness Centre and is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. Adelaide has a passion for the well-being of individuals, especially for those who have experienced hardship through imprisonment, traumatic experiences and loss. This calling has led Adelaide to focus on being the extended arm in the body of Christ and to encourage and support those caring for others.
Winnie Lai
Winnie is a Supervisor at Tyndale Wellness Centre, a Registered Psychotherapist, a clinical Supervisor Mentor with American and Canadian Associations for Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy. She has passion for and extensive experience working with couple relationships, preparing and/or strengthening marriages and other relationships and has special interest in supporting the well-being of pastors. Winnie conducts seminars and workshops in communities and churches on personal development and teaches Christian education, healthy sexuality and premarital classes at her church. Winnie provides psychotherapy to clients from diverse socio-economical, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic background.
Lois Park
Lois is a Registered Psychotherapist at the Tyndale Wellness Centre and is a member of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy. Lois is passionate about connecting, journeying and supporting community clients, students and the church community. Her heart and calling in serving, and helping others towards healing and growth has led her to the training of Christian ministry leaders to offer understanding and support about mental health, psychotherapy and spiritual integration.