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Helping Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Helping Loved Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Dec 5, 2024 | Mental Health Ministry, Stronger Together Support Group

Hello all,
 
Welcome back from Thanksgiving holiday. It will be good to gather together again on Zoom!
 
What can we do when those we care about have mental health issues? Hear from people with mental health conditions and their loved ones who are there for them. 5 Ways to help someone struggling with their mental health | Mental Health Season – BBC Ideas
Warmup: If you could bring back one superstar of any field for one final performance, who would it be (Babe Ruth, James Dean, Elvis Presley…)?
The Loneliness Epidemic

The Loneliness Epidemic

Sep 12, 2024 | Mental Health Ministry, Stronger Together Support Group

Hi all,

In 2023 the US Surgeon General declared a Loneliness Epidemic in America, declaring it as dangerous to our health as smoking. Come share a short video and discussion on the Loneliness epidemic.

You’re invited to join this one-hour conversation. Newcomers are welcome!

Warm-up question: If you were going to write a book, what would be the topic?
 
Led by Dee this week!
Learning to Forgive Ourselves

Learning to Forgive Ourselves

Sep 5, 2024 | Mental Health Ministry, Stronger Together Support Group

Hello friends,

This Thursday’s topic is Learning to Forgive Ourselves: We make mistakes and in hindsight know they are wrong.

Join others to watch this short video about forgiving ourselves followed by an open discussion on how we might forgive ourselves for these mistakes.

Warm-up question: What has someone done for you lately that you really appreciated? Or what have you enjoyed doing for someone else?

How to Forgive Others

How to Forgive Others

Aug 29, 2024 | Mental Health Ministry, Stronger Together Support Group

Hi folks!
Rev. James is leading our gathering tonight at 7 p.m. We will watch a short video and then discuss, hopefully learning from one another and sharing our thoughts and insights. Please join us!
How to Forgive Others: One of life’s biggest challenges is forgiving someone for wronging you. Join us in watching a short video about forgiveness followed by an open discussion on how we might  forgive others and move forward from that hurt.
Kirsten