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Online Mental Health First Aid Training Available Through CMHM
This is valuable training for Catholic Mental Health Ministers. Our Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructors are certified through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.
"Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis."
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid Training CLICK HERE
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For those Instructors who are offering MHFA Training to a Catholic audience, CMHM has created Catholic-based scenarios to use in your Training. These scenarios will help to make MHFA more easily applicable in Catholic ministry and communities.
Barbara's Story: Scenario 1
Barbara's Story: Scenario 2
Barbara's Story: Scenario 3
Steven's Story: Scenario 1
Steven's Story: Scenario 2
Steven's Story: Scenario 3
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Online Youth MHFA training: (NEW DATE) April 12, 2023, 10AM-5PM Eastern/7AM-2PM Pacific
Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
To learn more about Youth Mental Health First Aid Training CLICK HERE
Course Instructors will be Marianne Mitchell, EdD, Licensed Educational Psychologist from the Chapel Hill, North Carolina Chapter of the CMHM and Dr. Margery Arnold, a Licensed Psychologist and CMHM Board Member from the Orange County, CA Chapter of the CMHMIf you are interested in registering for this training, please email Jen Housel before April 7, 2023 at: [email protected]
Prerequisites to be fulfilled before MHFA course enrollment:- Registrants must have good WiFi connectivity, access to Zoom, a working camera and microphone
- Completion of tasks related to learning about, "What is Catholic Mental Health Ministry?" is required
- MHFA policy states that, "Only those in the United States, districts, and territories can take the MHFA USA Course."
COST: CMHM Members - no donation / Non-CMHM Members: $170.00 donation
Note: CMHM Members will be given priority enrollment for available class slots. For those who have fulfilled the enrollment prerequisites, slots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. There is no fee required to become a member of the Association of Catholic Mental Health Minsiters (CMHM).
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Introduction to Catholic Mental Health Ministry Course
Discover How You Can Provide Impactful Mental Health Ministry to Your CommunityThis course was designed to provide 1) basic mental health literacy, 2) a rationale for Catholic Mental Health Ministry and 3) the elements of Catholic Mental Health Ministry. Guidelines for implementing mental health ministry in a parish or school will be explored.
University of San Diego
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
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Spring 2023 Course Offerings
The next session for the Introduction to Catholic Mental Health Ministry Course offered through the University of San Diego will run from May 16 to June 26, 2023.
CMHM will underwrite the $150 fee for this course for Members of the CMHM. If you are not yet a member, please visit our "Become a Member" page to learn more.
For CMHM Members interested in taking the course, please contact Jen Housel for additional details. For Non Members interested in enrolling in the course, please enroll directly through the University of San Diego website.
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The Sanctuary Course for Catholics
One in four people will be affected by a mental health problem at some point in their lives, yet the stigma surrounding mental illness silences many and prevents faith communities from responding compassionately and effectively. This eight-session course—designed for use in small groups—explores the realities of mental health and illness, as well as the vital need for faith-based community conversations about these topics.
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SLIconnect is the education ministry of Saint Luke Institute.
Ongoing formation is the foundation for healthy ministry. SLIconnect offers resources for Catholic clergy, religious and lay leadership designed by experts in psychological and spiritual health.
- FREE Resources for Mental and Spiritual Health and Resiliency in Times of Crisis - LINKED HERE
- Lay Formation courses - LINKED HERE.
- Mental Health Matters Series - This online series will help participants acquire the knowledge and skills for managing and intervening when mental health concerns arise in diocesan settings and religious life - LINKED HERE
NOTE: Saint Luke Institute has generously offered a 50% off discount/coupon for all courses for CMHM members. The code to use at checkout is: CMHM
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COMPANIONSHIP FOR CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES WORKSHOP
Participants will be introduced to the revolutionary Companionship Model (developed by Pathways to Promise) that has five very important tenets:
- Hospitality
- Neighboring
- Side-by-side
- Listening
- Accompaniment.
This 3-hour workshop was developed specifically for Catholic Communites and includes important Catholic teachings about the importance of companionship.
For CMHM Members interested in taking the Companisonship Workshop, please contact Jen Housel for additional details.
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What does QPR mean?
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Each year thousands of Americans, like you, are saying "Yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor.
QPR can be learned in our Gatekeeper course in as little as one hour.
What is a Gatekeeper?
A gatekeeper is someone in a position to recognize a crisis and the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide.
Gatekeepers can be anyone, but include parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, ministers, and anyone who is strategically positioned to recognize and refer someone at risk of suicide.
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Behavioral Health Practice for Chaplains Certificate
University of San DiegoThe Behavioral Health Practice for Chaplains Certificate program provides professional development in behavioral health didactic content and supervised practicum for hospital chaplains in the health care system. Participants will learn the classification of common psychiatric disorders and other behavioral health terminology. They will learn their prevalence and causes. Common medications and treatments will be explored and how pastoral care can be integrated into behavioral health treatment planning. The program finishes with behavioral health matters such as how spirituality can benefit wellness, how to work with behavioral health providers, providing advanced pastoral counseling skills, and with the onset of technology, how telebehavioralhealth practices can be utilized with pastoral care.
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