Solid Ground: Mental health skills for Christians
“My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.” 2 Samuel 22:3
A pastoral care training course written and presented by Rev. Silvia Purdie
A Bible-based approach to faith-based mental health first aid,
starting from the conviction that all Christians should be able to sit down with someone who is struggling and bring the peace of God into that situation.
Covers:
Free download: the Solid Ground Handbook
A Bible-based approach to faith-based mental health first aid,
starting from the conviction that all Christians should be able to sit down with someone who is struggling and bring the peace of God into that situation.
Covers:
- A Biblical understanding of mental health
- How to hold a mental health first aid conversation
- Avoiding common pitfalls
- The top 4 needs of people in mental distress
- Safe and helpful questions to ask
- Ways to bring the peace of Christ
Free download: the Solid Ground Handbook
Opportunities to do the introductory Solid Ground seminar
Online:
Monday 20 October and Monday 3 November, 7.00-8.30pm
Cost: $40
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/solid-ground-mental-health-skills-for-christians
At St Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Paremata
Thursday 23 October, 7-9pm
Cost: free!
No need to register, just come along on the night.
Monday 18 and Monday 25 March, 1.00-2.30pm
Cost: $40
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/solid-ground-march26
Monday 20 October and Monday 3 November, 7.00-8.30pm
Cost: $40
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/solid-ground-mental-health-skills-for-christians
At St Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Paremata
Thursday 23 October, 7-9pm
Cost: free!
No need to register, just come along on the night.
Monday 18 and Monday 25 March, 1.00-2.30pm
Cost: $40
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/solid-ground-march26
About Silvia
Silvia Purdie is a Presbyterian minister and qualified counsellor and supervisor (NZCCA), working in private practice.
View her qualifications and more about her
View her qualifications and more about her
Comments
Solid Ground has been peer reviewed by several counsellors, health educators and pastors in Aotearoa. Feedback includes:
- "The solid ground resource is comprehensive without being busy. I appreciate how the principles taught build on each other. The use of scripture is beautiful and practical."
- I like the approach you’ve taken. It covers some important information without attempting to go too deep. It would certainly be useful for many people who don’t know where to begin and this is so necessary at this point in our social history, especially for churches."
- "Scripture overrides opinion and your handbook leads and/or backs everything you say with God's word."
- "The resource looks great, and I think your approach is easy to follow and yet deeper enough to get people thinking and practicing seriously in a safe space."