Training and Resource Topics
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12 ways out of anxiety: Anxiety
Anxiety Checklist:
DOWNLOAD resource: anxiety_12_pathways_to_recovery.pdf |
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Ethics: A biblical model
Silvia teaches a seminar on ethics for counselling and supervision. Download article: biblical_ethics_article.pdf 'Ethics in Hand' handout: ethics_in_hand.pdf |
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Ministry Endings
Insights for Leadership and Pastoral Care Silvia Purdie is an ordained Presbyterian minister, counsellor, supervisor and author. Three years of cross-cultural research formed into a book: ‘Moving On: Grief in Ministry Transition’, which includes personal stories, theology, grief theory, leadership strategy, prayer, poetry and song. This seminar will benefit those in ministry looking towards change or retirement or recovering from endings in the past, counsellors and supervisors, and denominational leaders charged with oversight of ministry transitions. |
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Commendations:“A service for God’s servants so that we may transition better. A treasury of wisdom and a toolbox of liturgical resources.”
+ Peter Carrell, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch
“Silvia Purdie very helpfully addresses the grief and pain experienced by many.”
Murray Robertson, Pastor Emeritus, South West Baptist Church.
Here is deep, hard won, hope-filled wisdom that is accessible, realistic, and practical. It is reassurance for those who are in the midst of transition - others have navigated this terrain and emerged richer for it. A timely contribution to the training and sustaining of all who minister in these changing times.”
Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp, Laidlaw College – Te Wānanga Amorangi
+ Peter Carrell, Anglican Bishop of Christchurch
“Silvia Purdie very helpfully addresses the grief and pain experienced by many.”
Murray Robertson, Pastor Emeritus, South West Baptist Church.
Here is deep, hard won, hope-filled wisdom that is accessible, realistic, and practical. It is reassurance for those who are in the midst of transition - others have navigated this terrain and emerged richer for it. A timely contribution to the training and sustaining of all who minister in these changing times.”
Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp, Laidlaw College – Te Wānanga Amorangi
Resources for Mental Health
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Hato Hone, St John New Zealand Mental Health First Aid Guides,
for situations such as self-harm. Includes great lists of contact numbers for emergencies, phone lines etc. |
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Guidelines for responding to a range of mental health challenges such as Panic Attacks, Depression etc.
Mental Health First Aid International |
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The Sanctuary Course
Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries equips the Church to support mental health and wellbeing. Co-written by Professor John Swinton, the Sanctuary Course is an 8-week group programme, with beautiful biblical and theological insights for wellbeing. |
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Mental Wellbeing resources. A series of excellent articles on faith & mental wellbeing. Wellington Anglican Diocese
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The Mental Health & Pastoral Care Institute
Australian-based MHPCI has articles, Fact Sheets, ‘Spotlight’ webinars - “ to facilitate mental wellbeing and promote an informed and compassionate response to mental health challenges within the church through our Christian mental health resources.” |
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Grace Alliance
"A proven, Christ-centered approach to whole-person mental health—completely free." Resources, training videos, newsletter, online groups. |
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Soul Talk: a video series for Christians, esp for small groups. Part of 'Soul Tour' young adults mental health programme.
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