Friday Jan. 13 ... "A Biblical Counter for Thinking Errors"
Wyatt Mulinax, D.Min.,LMFT,LCSW
at Taylor U.
Friday Feb. 10 ... "Brain Function and the Flesh" by Dr. Mike Cook
at Taylor U. (meeting upstairs above the dinning hall, in the commuter lounge for breakfast and meeting)
Friday March 10 ..."Sexual Addictions"
Margaret Coats, RN,LMHC,CADAC II
at St. Joe Medical Center
Outpatient Behavioral Health
Medical Office Bldg.
800 Broadway Suite 11
(under blue canopy )
ph. 425-3606
Good Friday April 14 ... Fellowship and Prayer... "Sharing Our Faith"
Led by: Stephen King
(place TBA ) ...
Friday May 12 .....(TBA)
Claudia Davis,
at TU ?
Friday June 9 .....(TBA)
Jerry Davis
at Family Care Center
2821 Hillegas Rd.
Ft. Wayne IN
ph. 260-471-1950
Friday July 14 ... (TBA)
Friday August 11 ..(TBA)
Sept. - Dec. .... (TBA)
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Brain Function and the Flesh
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors will continue to hold it's meetings on Fridays at Taylor University in the Gerig Student Center. We gather for breakfast and fellowship at 7:15 am and begin our meeting at 7:45 am with a short business meeting and sharing time...followed by our program at 8 am.
Our December schedule has changed ... by popular request the excellent program given by Mike Cook on November 11th has been extended to our December meeting to include a ceu ...
Dec. 9 "Brain Function and the Flesh" part 2 ... by Dr. Mike Cook
also please note the following important info ...membership applications are due by January 1 ... this is necessary in order to receive a ceu ... you are welcome to submit your application and payment at our 12/9 meeting ..... see below for access to copy of application ....
Our December schedule has changed ... by popular request the excellent program given by Mike Cook on November 11th has been extended to our December meeting to include a ceu ...
Dec. 9 "Brain Function and the Flesh" part 2 ... by Dr. Mike Cook
also please note the following important info ...membership applications are due by January 1 ... this is necessary in order to receive a ceu ... you are welcome to submit your application and payment at our 12/9 meeting ..... see below for access to copy of application ....
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Fellowship of Christian Counselors -- Membership 2006
It will soon be time again for renewing your annual membership in the Fellowship of Christian Counselors. We hope that you have enjoyed your membership so far. Some of the benefits have included:
*Fellowship and prayer with colleagues of faith
*Continuing education and training
*Directory of FCC members
*The Website (to include more downloadable information in the coming months): http://www.fellowshipofchristiancounselors.com
In addition to continuing the above benefits, there are some exciting future opportunities in our organization:
*Conference planning for March 2007: Dr. Siang Yan Tan will be coming from California
*Pursuing not-for-profit status, with the generous support of Love In Deed
*Elections for Board of Director positions: Treasurer and Member at Large (2 year positions) will take place 12/5/05 [note: if you're interested in nominating yourself or others, please caontact Stephen King as soon as possible -- fellowshipofchristiancounselors3@msn.com
*Continued development of the Webpage
*Intercessory prayer for members via e-mail list
For more information on FCC, the attachment includes the Mission, the Officers, and Statement of Faith. Membership is for the calendar year 2006, and is $25 for professionals and $10 for full-time students (see attached for more details).
A membership application form is attached also; please complete (as specified on the form) and send with your dues to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors, c/o Dr. Mike Cook, Taylor University -- Fort Wayne, 1025 Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN 46807. Please send dues by January 1, 2006. Checks are to be made payable to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors.
We are very grateful for your membershp, and look forward to continuing our relationship with you.
Stephen King, President
Gret Machlan, Vice President
Sandy Hildebrand, Secretary
Mike Cook, Treasurer
Denny Howard, Member at Large
Attachments:
Membership Application
Welcome Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Fellowship and prayer with colleagues of faith
*Continuing education and training
*Directory of FCC members
*The Website (to include more downloadable information in the coming months): http://www.fellowshipofchristiancounselors.com
In addition to continuing the above benefits, there are some exciting future opportunities in our organization:
*Conference planning for March 2007: Dr. Siang Yan Tan will be coming from California
*Pursuing not-for-profit status, with the generous support of Love In Deed
*Elections for Board of Director positions: Treasurer and Member at Large (2 year positions) will take place 12/5/05 [note: if you're interested in nominating yourself or others, please caontact Stephen King as soon as possible -- fellowshipofchristiancounselors3@msn.com
*Continued development of the Webpage
*Intercessory prayer for members via e-mail list
For more information on FCC, the attachment includes the Mission, the Officers, and Statement of Faith. Membership is for the calendar year 2006, and is $25 for professionals and $10 for full-time students (see attached for more details).
A membership application form is attached also; please complete (as specified on the form) and send with your dues to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors, c/o Dr. Mike Cook, Taylor University -- Fort Wayne, 1025 Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN 46807. Please send dues by January 1, 2006. Checks are to be made payable to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors.
We are very grateful for your membershp, and look forward to continuing our relationship with you.
Stephen King, President
Gret Machlan, Vice President
Sandy Hildebrand, Secretary
Mike Cook, Treasurer
Denny Howard, Member at Large
Attachments:
Membership Application
Welcome Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, November 19, 2005
New ABC TV Documentary on Mental Illness
SHADOW VOICES: FINDING HOPE IN MENTAL ILLNESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stigma, recovery and hope: San Diego minister in mental illness documentary on ABC-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA. (Mennonite Media) – Susan Gregg-Schroeder of San Diego, an ordained United Methodist minister, will appear in a documentary, Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness airing Dec. 4 through Feb. 4 at the discretion of local ABC stations (check listings at www.shadowvoices.com).
Gregg-Schroeder founded an organization called Mental Health Ministries which operates in conjunction with the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. She educates people in faith communities on mental health issues.
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the U.S. and longtime advocate on mental illness issues, and Dr. David Satcher, former surgeon general of the U.S., headline the program which includes: a brief historical look at the treatment of mental illness in this country; the stigma and isolation still experienced today; the use of prisons as defacto mental institutions; health insurance issues; today’s focus on recovery and rehabilitation, and responses of faith communities.
Gregg-Schroeder, who kept her depression secret for two years, eventually broke silence and says, “If you look out on a congregation on a Sunday morning, one in four families has a member struggling with a mental illness. That is something unfortunately that most of our churches do not address. Many of our parishioners are struggling in silence.”
Persons talking about their journeys with mental illness in addition to Gregg-Schroeder include:
Lyn Legere, who at one time self-medicated on heroin and alcohol, has lived for almost 50 years with mental illness. She recently earned her master’s degree at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences of Boston University, and also works as a consultant on new Medicare prescription drug program.
Jerome Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga., struggles with schizophrenia, but through medication and hard work functions independently. He creates watercolor paintings and works for a mental health advocacy organization.
Kari Broadway, Rock Valley, Iowa, is studying in a pre-med program and receives regular treatment for depression, hoping that this time she won’t have to drop out of school because of illness.
Ramiro (Ray) Guevara, formerly head of the “In Our Own Voice” program for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which encourages persons with mental illness to speak out and tell their stories, notes in the program, “Sharing my story almost normalized it. After awhile I said, ‘I don’t have a problem with having a mental illness. If you have a problem with that, I’m sorry, but I’m okay.’”
Additional experts in the documentary working in the field of mental health or advocacy include:
· Dr. Joyce Burland, Arlington, Va., director of educational programs for NAMI.
· Dr. Erik Roskes, Baltimore, Md., a psychiatrist specializing in working with prison systems and police officers on mental illness.
· Dr. Thomas Bornemann, director of the mental health program at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
· Evelyn Bussema, manager of the Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation program for Hope Haven, Rock Valley, Iowa.
Burton Buller, producer for the program and director of Mennonite Media says, “We want to challenge society to rethink the stigma that continues to follow diseases of the brain. We want the viewer to come away from the documentary saying, ‘I will never be able to look at or think about mental illness in the same way again.’”
The program was produced for the “Vision and Values” series for ABC-TV by Mennonite Media in partnership with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission and the Communications Commission of National Council of Churches. For more information visit www.ShadowVoices.com
The program will be available on VHS and DVD for purchase after Dec. 15. The DVD includes bonus content.
Mennonite Media, based in Harrisonburg, Va., is the outreach media department of Mennonite Mission Network, the mission agency of Mennonite Church USA.
Melodie Davis
Photos Available Upon Request or download from the website at http://shadowvoices.com/promotion/airdates.asp
Resources for educating congregations on mental health issues are available at
www.MentalHealthMinistries.net
Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder
Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries
6707 Monte Verde Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
sgschroed@cox.net
www.MentalHealthMinistries.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Stigma, recovery and hope: San Diego minister in mental illness documentary on ABC-TV
HARRISONBURG, VA. (Mennonite Media) – Susan Gregg-Schroeder of San Diego, an ordained United Methodist minister, will appear in a documentary, Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness airing Dec. 4 through Feb. 4 at the discretion of local ABC stations (check listings at www.shadowvoices.com).
Gregg-Schroeder founded an organization called Mental Health Ministries which operates in conjunction with the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. She educates people in faith communities on mental health issues.
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the U.S. and longtime advocate on mental illness issues, and Dr. David Satcher, former surgeon general of the U.S., headline the program which includes: a brief historical look at the treatment of mental illness in this country; the stigma and isolation still experienced today; the use of prisons as defacto mental institutions; health insurance issues; today’s focus on recovery and rehabilitation, and responses of faith communities.
Gregg-Schroeder, who kept her depression secret for two years, eventually broke silence and says, “If you look out on a congregation on a Sunday morning, one in four families has a member struggling with a mental illness. That is something unfortunately that most of our churches do not address. Many of our parishioners are struggling in silence.”
Persons talking about their journeys with mental illness in addition to Gregg-Schroeder include:
Lyn Legere, who at one time self-medicated on heroin and alcohol, has lived for almost 50 years with mental illness. She recently earned her master’s degree at Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences of Boston University, and also works as a consultant on new Medicare prescription drug program.
Jerome Lawrence, Atlanta, Ga., struggles with schizophrenia, but through medication and hard work functions independently. He creates watercolor paintings and works for a mental health advocacy organization.
Kari Broadway, Rock Valley, Iowa, is studying in a pre-med program and receives regular treatment for depression, hoping that this time she won’t have to drop out of school because of illness.
Ramiro (Ray) Guevara, formerly head of the “In Our Own Voice” program for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) which encourages persons with mental illness to speak out and tell their stories, notes in the program, “Sharing my story almost normalized it. After awhile I said, ‘I don’t have a problem with having a mental illness. If you have a problem with that, I’m sorry, but I’m okay.’”
Additional experts in the documentary working in the field of mental health or advocacy include:
· Dr. Joyce Burland, Arlington, Va., director of educational programs for NAMI.
· Dr. Erik Roskes, Baltimore, Md., a psychiatrist specializing in working with prison systems and police officers on mental illness.
· Dr. Thomas Bornemann, director of the mental health program at the Carter Center in Atlanta.
· Evelyn Bussema, manager of the Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation program for Hope Haven, Rock Valley, Iowa.
Burton Buller, producer for the program and director of Mennonite Media says, “We want to challenge society to rethink the stigma that continues to follow diseases of the brain. We want the viewer to come away from the documentary saying, ‘I will never be able to look at or think about mental illness in the same way again.’”
The program was produced for the “Vision and Values” series for ABC-TV by Mennonite Media in partnership with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission and the Communications Commission of National Council of Churches. For more information visit www.ShadowVoices.com
The program will be available on VHS and DVD for purchase after Dec. 15. The DVD includes bonus content.
Mennonite Media, based in Harrisonburg, Va., is the outreach media department of Mennonite Mission Network, the mission agency of Mennonite Church USA.
Melodie Davis
Photos Available Upon Request or download from the website at http://shadowvoices.com/promotion/airdates.asp
Resources for educating congregations on mental health issues are available at
www.MentalHealthMinistries.net
Rev. Susan Gregg-Schroeder
Coordinator of Mental Health Ministries
6707 Monte Verde Dr.
San Diego, CA 92119
sgschroed@cox.net
www.MentalHealthMinistries.net
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Schedule of Upcoming Fall Meetings
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors will continue to hold it's meetings on Fridays at Taylor University in the Gerig Student Center. We gather for breakfast and fellowship at 7:15 am and begin our meeting at 7:45 am with a short business meeting and sharing time...followed by our program at 8 am.
Our schedule of Fall events includes the following speakers:
Oct. 14 "Pastoral Approach to Work with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Dr. Robert Collie ...author of two books on OCD (probably on Amazon)
Nov. 11 "Brain Function and the Flesh" by Dr. Mike Cook
Dec. 9 Fellowship, Sharing, and Thanksgiving led by Stephen King (no ceu's)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Our schedule of Fall events includes the following speakers:
Oct. 14 "Pastoral Approach to Work with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Dr. Robert Collie ...author of two books on OCD (probably on Amazon)
Nov. 11 "Brain Function and the Flesh" by Dr. Mike Cook
Dec. 9 Fellowship, Sharing, and Thanksgiving led by Stephen King (no ceu's)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Husband-and-Wife Team to Lead Annual Day of Healing
Are you ready for a relationship tune-up? Whether you’re newlywed, “oldywed,” on the rocks, or dreaming of wedding bells, Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott have advice and insights to guide you to a refreshed connection with the person you love. They will also help you improve all your other friendships.
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will be the keynote speakers at the 13th annual Day of Healing: A Personal Growth Conference, October 29, at the Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash, Ind.
The Parrotts will be joined by 20 professional counselors and educators at the one-day conference hosted each autumn by the Wabash Friends Counseling Center.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Healthy People, Strong Marriages, Smart Parenting, and Intelligent Leaders.”
The Parrotts speak to over one million people annually in more than 40 cities nationwide and internationally at church conferences, in Fortune 500 corporate seminars, and on college campuses.
Les and Leslie are the authors of the best-selling book Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, winner of the Gold-Medallion Award. They have also authored Love Talk, Becoming Soul Mates, The Control Freak, I Love You More, Relationships, Questions Couples Ask, Shoulda Woulda Coulda, and High-Maintenance Relationships.
The Parrotts have been guests on CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The View with Barbara Walters, NBC Nightly News, and Oprah. Les and Leslie host the nationally syndicated radio program Love Talk and are weekly guests on the Fox TV morning show in Seattle, Wash. Their work has been featured in Family Circle, Redbook, Men’s Health, Focus on the Family, Brides, as well as USA Today and The New York Times.
Les is a professor of clinical psychology at Seattle Pacific University and a fellow in medical psychology at the University of Washington. Leslie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The husband-and-wife team co-direct the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University.
Those attending the Day of Healing will receive a free Christian DVD (equal to the cost of the conference), courtesy of Joy Christian Books and Gifts, Wabash. WFRN will also host free book and music CD giveaways throughout the day.
Specially discounted books and magazines will be available for conferees, as well as educational resources from a number of local and regional organizations.
A Downtown Festival is also being planned in conjunction with downtown Wabash merchants. The Downtown Festival will provide live entertainment, dining, shopping, and recreation for conferees over an extended lunch hour during the conference.
The Day of Healing has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors for 5.0 continuing education hours.
The registration fee is $15 through October 1 and $25 thereafter.
A scholarship fund is available through the Wabash Friends Counseling Center for those who are unable to pay the registration fee. For information call 260.563.8452 or 877.350.1658; email scott@wabashfriends.org; or visit wabashfriendscounseling.com.
Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott will be the keynote speakers at the 13th annual Day of Healing: A Personal Growth Conference, October 29, at the Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St., Wabash, Ind.
The Parrotts will be joined by 20 professional counselors and educators at the one-day conference hosted each autumn by the Wabash Friends Counseling Center.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Healthy People, Strong Marriages, Smart Parenting, and Intelligent Leaders.”
The Parrotts speak to over one million people annually in more than 40 cities nationwide and internationally at church conferences, in Fortune 500 corporate seminars, and on college campuses.
Les and Leslie are the authors of the best-selling book Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts, winner of the Gold-Medallion Award. They have also authored Love Talk, Becoming Soul Mates, The Control Freak, I Love You More, Relationships, Questions Couples Ask, Shoulda Woulda Coulda, and High-Maintenance Relationships.
The Parrotts have been guests on CNN, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The View with Barbara Walters, NBC Nightly News, and Oprah. Les and Leslie host the nationally syndicated radio program Love Talk and are weekly guests on the Fox TV morning show in Seattle, Wash. Their work has been featured in Family Circle, Redbook, Men’s Health, Focus on the Family, Brides, as well as USA Today and The New York Times.
Les is a professor of clinical psychology at Seattle Pacific University and a fellow in medical psychology at the University of Washington. Leslie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. The husband-and-wife team co-direct the Center for Relationship Development at Seattle Pacific University.
Those attending the Day of Healing will receive a free Christian DVD (equal to the cost of the conference), courtesy of Joy Christian Books and Gifts, Wabash. WFRN will also host free book and music CD giveaways throughout the day.
Specially discounted books and magazines will be available for conferees, as well as educational resources from a number of local and regional organizations.
A Downtown Festival is also being planned in conjunction with downtown Wabash merchants. The Downtown Festival will provide live entertainment, dining, shopping, and recreation for conferees over an extended lunch hour during the conference.
The Day of Healing has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors for 5.0 continuing education hours.
The registration fee is $15 through October 1 and $25 thereafter.
A scholarship fund is available through the Wabash Friends Counseling Center for those who are unable to pay the registration fee. For information call 260.563.8452 or 877.350.1658; email scott@wabashfriends.org; or visit wabashfriendscounseling.com.
Indiana NACSW Conference Survey - 2005
The following post was sent by email from the NACSW (National Association of Christian Social Workers):
NACSW encourages interaction and support among regional and local groups. The Indiana chapter of NACSW has been holding conferences the last few years with limited interest. This survey is provided so that we can better meet the needs of members. We hope to plan a conference that would accommodate the greatest number of people. We would appreciate your input concerning a state conference in the spring 2006.
The survey in this e-mail will take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, forward it to colemare@grace.edu. Please return the survey no later than September 22. Your opinions and involvement are appreciated!
Completion and return of the survey indicates your consent to participate. Survey results will be presented in aggregate form so no identifying information will be released. The president of the Indiana NACSW chapter will e-mail a final report, and my BSW students will present results to the Indiana NACSW officers in September.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at 574-372-5100 ext. 6445, colemare@grace.edu, or Grace College, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590. Thank you for your participation.
Please respond to the following survey questions:
1. I have attended an Indiana NACSW Conference in the past.
____ yes____ no
If yes, please comment about what was most beneficial?
If no, please comment about your reasons for not attending?
2. If a state conference was offered in the Spring of 2006, would you
be interested in attending?
____yes ____no
If no, please explain:
____unsure If unsure, please explain:
If you responded with a yes, please continue with question 3.
If you responded with a no, thank you for your feedback. You may stop completing the survey. Please return this survey to colemare@grace.edu.
3. Where would you most likely attend a conference? (Check all that
apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
_____Anderson
_____Indianapolis
_____Fort Wayne
_____South Bend
_____Terre Haute
_____Winona Lake
_____other:__________________________________________
4. During which week would you most likely attend a one-day conference? (Check all that apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
____ February 27 - March 3
____ March 6 - 10
____ March 13 - 17
____ Other:
5. What day of the week would you most likely attend a one-day conference? (Check all that apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
____Tuesday
____Wednesday
____Thursday
____Friday
6. Please indicate your interest level regarding the following possible conference topics.
Topic:
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Highly
Uninterested
Adoption: Bonding & Attachment Challenges
Survival as a Christian in a Secular Agency
Fund Development Strategies for Faith-based and Community Agencies
Latino Culture and Social Work Practice
Social Issues: Affordable Housing
Social Issues: Crisis Intervention During Natural Disasters
Social Work Ministry: Integrating Social Work in Churches and Communities
Methamphetamine: Collateral Damage to Families
Internet Porn: A Christian Response
Other:
7. How much would you be willing to pay for a one-day conference?
_____ <$25 _____ $25 - $50 _____ >$50
Thank you for completing our survey. Please return to colemare@grace.edu
NACSW encourages interaction and support among regional and local groups. The Indiana chapter of NACSW has been holding conferences the last few years with limited interest. This survey is provided so that we can better meet the needs of members. We hope to plan a conference that would accommodate the greatest number of people. We would appreciate your input concerning a state conference in the spring 2006.
The survey in this e-mail will take approximately 5 - 10 minutes to complete. After completing the survey, forward it to colemare@grace.edu. Please return the survey no later than September 22. Your opinions and involvement are appreciated!
Completion and return of the survey indicates your consent to participate. Survey results will be presented in aggregate form so no identifying information will be released. The president of the Indiana NACSW chapter will e-mail a final report, and my BSW students will present results to the Indiana NACSW officers in September.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me at 574-372-5100 ext. 6445, colemare@grace.edu, or Grace College, 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590. Thank you for your participation.
Please respond to the following survey questions:
1. I have attended an Indiana NACSW Conference in the past.
____ yes____ no
If yes, please comment about what was most beneficial?
If no, please comment about your reasons for not attending?
2. If a state conference was offered in the Spring of 2006, would you
be interested in attending?
____yes ____no
If no, please explain:
____unsure If unsure, please explain:
If you responded with a yes, please continue with question 3.
If you responded with a no, thank you for your feedback. You may stop completing the survey. Please return this survey to colemare@grace.edu.
3. Where would you most likely attend a conference? (Check all that
apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
_____Anderson
_____Indianapolis
_____Fort Wayne
_____South Bend
_____Terre Haute
_____Winona Lake
_____other:__________________________________________
4. During which week would you most likely attend a one-day conference? (Check all that apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
____ February 27 - March 3
____ March 6 - 10
____ March 13 - 17
____ Other:
5. What day of the week would you most likely attend a one-day conference? (Check all that apply, then put a number 1 by your first choice.)
____Tuesday
____Wednesday
____Thursday
____Friday
6. Please indicate your interest level regarding the following possible conference topics.
Topic:
Highly Interested
Interested
Neutral
Not Interested
Highly
Uninterested
Adoption: Bonding & Attachment Challenges
Survival as a Christian in a Secular Agency
Fund Development Strategies for Faith-based and Community Agencies
Latino Culture and Social Work Practice
Social Issues: Affordable Housing
Social Issues: Crisis Intervention During Natural Disasters
Social Work Ministry: Integrating Social Work in Churches and Communities
Methamphetamine: Collateral Damage to Families
Internet Porn: A Christian Response
Other:
7. How much would you be willing to pay for a one-day conference?
_____ <$25 _____ $25 - $50 _____ >$50
Thank you for completing our survey. Please return to colemare@grace.edu
Upcoming Dan Allender Conference
"Learning to Love Your Story" is a Dan Allender conference to be presented at Fellowship Missionary Church on November 12. Additional information is available at Mars Hill Graduate School www.mhgs.edu. or by calling Mandy Walters at Fellowship 447-3578.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Mental Health Counselors Needed
Due to the current need for emergency mental health services, the American Red Cross is temporarily waiving its Disaster Mental Health Certification requirement for NCCs, NCSCs, and LPCs willing and able to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Please click on the link below for more information, including the forms required for consideration.
http://www.nbcc.org/disasterresponse
Regular updates will be provided on the NBCC website.
Thank you.
The staff at NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors)
http://www.nbcc.org/disasterresponse
Regular updates will be provided on the NBCC website.
Thank you.
The staff at NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors)
Please Help Those Ravaged By Katrina
The horrors of Katrina are breaking many hearts and minds. The suffering of those who are living in New Orleans and the Gulf regions is unimaginable for most of us. And there is so much to do and so much uncertainty...
Yesterday, I spoke with a coworker, a fellow counselor, whose family members (an aunt and 2 cousins) are still missing. My own brother lives a few miles from Mobile Alabama. He was one of the fortunate. His house was spared. He told me that he could not talk long last night..he and others were going out to purchase supplies to take to the displaced people in the area today. Mobile is about 2 hours away from New Orleans.
I, myself, listen to the current news and wonder what little I can contribute to ease the suffering of the people in that area.
Many news reports are requesting that donations be made in cash (check or credit card) rather than through the giving of tangible goods since there is no infrastructure in place at this time.
As Christians, please consider sacrificial giving for what is going to be the greatest relief effort in US history. What we do now, and how we respond to the suffering of our fellow Americans will significantly impact the spiritual climate of this nation.
Operation Blessing
Samaritan's Purse
Morningstar Ministries
Salvation Army
Red Cross
American Red Cross telephone donation hotline: 1-800-435-7669
Mercy Corp
Feed The Children
Convoy International
Catholic Charities
And also, it is important to maintain vigilance in prayer for this region. We must identify with our suffering brethren in the region and examine our own hearts as we pray for our nation. Standing in the gap for the Gulf region may mean seeking God as the prophet Daniel did for his nation, so that a Spirit of Repentence would be granted and released to all.
Yesterday, I spoke with a coworker, a fellow counselor, whose family members (an aunt and 2 cousins) are still missing. My own brother lives a few miles from Mobile Alabama. He was one of the fortunate. His house was spared. He told me that he could not talk long last night..he and others were going out to purchase supplies to take to the displaced people in the area today. Mobile is about 2 hours away from New Orleans.
I, myself, listen to the current news and wonder what little I can contribute to ease the suffering of the people in that area.
Many news reports are requesting that donations be made in cash (check or credit card) rather than through the giving of tangible goods since there is no infrastructure in place at this time.
As Christians, please consider sacrificial giving for what is going to be the greatest relief effort in US history. What we do now, and how we respond to the suffering of our fellow Americans will significantly impact the spiritual climate of this nation.
Operation Blessing
Samaritan's Purse
Morningstar Ministries
Salvation Army
Red Cross
American Red Cross telephone donation hotline: 1-800-435-7669
Mercy Corp
Feed The Children
Convoy International
Catholic Charities
And also, it is important to maintain vigilance in prayer for this region. We must identify with our suffering brethren in the region and examine our own hearts as we pray for our nation. Standing in the gap for the Gulf region may mean seeking God as the prophet Daniel did for his nation, so that a Spirit of Repentence would be granted and released to all.
"Maintaining Your Vitality"
On September 9th, the Fellowship of Christian Counselors will feature Denny Howard, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW, from the Family Care Center, as the last speaker of the summer. He will address the issue of how caregivers , helping professionals, and all people need to "maintain vitality" if they are to be effective in their callings.
September 9: "Maintaining Your Vitality"
Presented By: Denny Howard, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
7:15 AM fellowship and breakfast; 8AM presentation
September 9: "Maintaining Your Vitality"
Presented By: Denny Howard, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
7:15 AM fellowship and breakfast; 8AM presentation
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
FCC Schedule of Meetings for Fall
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors will continue to hold it's meetings on Fridays at Taylor University in the Gerig Student Center. We gather for breakfast and fellowship at 7:15 am and begin our meeting at 7:45 am with a short business meeting and sharing time...followed by our program at 8 am.
Our schedule of Fall events includes the following speakers:
Oct. 14 "Pastoral Approach to Work with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Dr. Robert Collie ...author of two books on OCD (probably on Amazon)
Nov. 11 "Brain Function and the Flesh" by Dr. Mike Cook
Dec. 9 Fellowship, Sharing, and Thanksgiving led by Stephen King (no ceu's)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Our schedule of Fall events includes the following speakers:
Oct. 14 "Pastoral Approach to Work with the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Dr. Robert Collie ...author of two books on OCD (probably on Amazon)
Nov. 11 "Brain Function and the Flesh" by Dr. Mike Cook
Dec. 9 Fellowship, Sharing, and Thanksgiving led by Stephen King (no ceu's)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Monday, August 01, 2005
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Presentation
On Friday, August 12, 8 - 9 am, (with fellowship and coffee beginning at 7:30am), Gret Machlan, LCSW will present: "Dialectical Behavior Therapy: A Christian Perspective." DBT is a well researched model of treatment for those with severe problems with emotion regulation. Primarily, it has been shown to be effective for those with Borderline Personality Disorder. Park Center has been providing DBT for 7 years, and as a result has found great success in reducing hospital admissions, length of stay, and many clients have made significant improvements in quality of life.
Park Center is located at 909 E. State Blvd. Once you enter the campus, veer to the left and drive toward the back of the property--the gym is on the left. The parking and entrance for the Gym Conference Room is at the north end of the gym (behind the gym) -- follow the signs. If you need further directions, please call 481-2700. We hope to see you there.
Park Center is located at 909 E. State Blvd. Once you enter the campus, veer to the left and drive toward the back of the property--the gym is on the left. The parking and entrance for the Gym Conference Room is at the north end of the gym (behind the gym) -- follow the signs. If you need further directions, please call 481-2700. We hope to see you there.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Summertime Presentations
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors continues to enjoy a wealth of great information as presented by it's members. If you have a particular topic of expertise and would like to share it with the membership, please contact Steve King at fellowshipofchristiancounselors3@msn.com
Our next meeting is scheduled for July 8th and is back by popular demand. Greg Sowles will discuss his own journey in understanding mercury toxicity, nutrition, and its impact on the brain. Don't miss it.
Later in the summer (August and September), Gret Machlan, LCSW from Park Center and Denny Howard, LMHC from Family Care Center will share topics from their areas of expertise. Please stay tuned!
Invite your friends and enjoy these informal times of fellowship and training. CEU's can also be obtained.
7:15 am ...breakfast and fellowship
7:45 am ...Devotion
8 to 9 am... presentation of our speaker
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July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders" (Part 2)
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
August 12: "Dialectical Behavior Therapy, from a Christian Perspective"
Presented by: Margaret (Gret) Machlan, MSW, LCSW
Park Center, Training Conference Room, 909 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne
Telephone: 260-481-2700
September 9: "Maintaining Your Vitality"
Presented By: Denny Howard, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our next meeting is scheduled for July 8th and is back by popular demand. Greg Sowles will discuss his own journey in understanding mercury toxicity, nutrition, and its impact on the brain. Don't miss it.
Later in the summer (August and September), Gret Machlan, LCSW from Park Center and Denny Howard, LMHC from Family Care Center will share topics from their areas of expertise. Please stay tuned!
Invite your friends and enjoy these informal times of fellowship and training. CEU's can also be obtained.
7:15 am ...breakfast and fellowship
7:45 am ...Devotion
8 to 9 am... presentation of our speaker
--------------------------------------------------------------
July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders" (Part 2)
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
August 12: "Dialectical Behavior Therapy, from a Christian Perspective"
Presented by: Margaret (Gret) Machlan, MSW, LCSW
Park Center, Training Conference Room, 909 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne
Telephone: 260-481-2700
September 9: "Maintaining Your Vitality"
Presented By: Denny Howard, MA, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, May 20, 2005
Upcoming Events for Early Summer
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors continues to be blessed with high quality presentations and training events. We are indeed fortunate to have so many talented members willing to share from their fields of expertise.
Please join us on the second Friday of each month from 7:15-9AM. Breakfast and fellowship begin at 7:15AM with a presentation at 8AM. Class II CEU's are available for Fellowship of Christian Counselor members.
Here is a glimpse of our topics for early summer:
June 10: "Being Still and Knowing God: For Ourselves and Our Clients"
Presented by: Stephen King, MS, LMFT
Taylor University Commons
This promises to be an inspiring and insightful discussion for all who recognize that we must first be "filled" before others can be "filled."
July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
This discussion is "back by popular demand." In March, Dr Sowles shared his facinating findings with the group. In this "part two" of his presentation he will further explore how nutrition and heavy metal posoning may be the mising component in many currently diagnosed psychological disorders. Don't miss it.
Please join us on the second Friday of each month from 7:15-9AM. Breakfast and fellowship begin at 7:15AM with a presentation at 8AM. Class II CEU's are available for Fellowship of Christian Counselor members.
Here is a glimpse of our topics for early summer:
June 10: "Being Still and Knowing God: For Ourselves and Our Clients"
Presented by: Stephen King, MS, LMFT
Taylor University Commons
This promises to be an inspiring and insightful discussion for all who recognize that we must first be "filled" before others can be "filled."
July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
This discussion is "back by popular demand." In March, Dr Sowles shared his facinating findings with the group. In this "part two" of his presentation he will further explore how nutrition and heavy metal posoning may be the mising component in many currently diagnosed psychological disorders. Don't miss it.
Sunday, February 06, 2005
2005 Membership Directory To Be Released in March; Membership Fees Due by 2/28
For all who are involved with the Fellowship of Christian Counselors:
The 2005 FCC membership fees are due by 2/28/2005. These membership fees enable the Fellowship of Christian Counselors to provide CEUs and other member benefits including its upcoming member directory.
Please pay your dues in a timely fashion as we prepare to release the member directory in March.
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS – DIRECTORY 2005
Please complete the information below (copy and paste into a word document) and return to Gret Machlan, 2121 St. Joseph Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 or by e-mail; mailto://lgmachlan@comcast.net. The directory information will be made available to all members of FCC. Please send updates when there are changes.
Include check for annual dues: Professionals: $25 / Full-time Students $10
Checks payable to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors
Name: ___________________________________
Credentials: __BA __BS __BSW __ MA __MS __MSW __ RN __LPN __ MD __PhD __PsyD __M Div __ LMFT__ Student (specify grad, undergrad, and school): ________________________
Other (Specify): ________________________________________________
Agency/ Counseling Practice:______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____
Mailing Address (if different from above): _________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
Telephone: Home: ( ) ________________ Office: ( ) ____________
Cell: ( ) _______________ Fax: ( ) _____________
TDD/TTY: __________________
E-Mail: _________________________ Web-page: ____________________
Days/Hours (open for business): ________________________________
Therapeutic Services / Specialties: ________________________________
Fluent in languages other than English? ________________________________
Other professional organization membership: ____________________________
Fees / Third Party Reimbursement: ___________________________________
Church Affiliation: ____________________
For office use only: Membership dues paid: Date: Directory: Initial:
The 2005 FCC membership fees are due by 2/28/2005. These membership fees enable the Fellowship of Christian Counselors to provide CEUs and other member benefits including its upcoming member directory.
Please pay your dues in a timely fashion as we prepare to release the member directory in March.
-----------------------------------------------------------
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS – DIRECTORY 2005
Please complete the information below (copy and paste into a word document) and return to Gret Machlan, 2121 St. Joseph Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46805 or by e-mail; mailto://lgmachlan@comcast.net. The directory information will be made available to all members of FCC. Please send updates when there are changes.
Include check for annual dues: Professionals: $25 / Full-time Students $10
Checks payable to: Fellowship of Christian Counselors
Name: ___________________________________
Credentials: __BA __BS __BSW __ MA __MS __MSW __ RN __LPN __ MD __PhD __PsyD __M Div __ LMFT__ Student (specify grad, undergrad, and school): ________________________
Other (Specify): ________________________________________________
Agency/ Counseling Practice:______________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: ____
Mailing Address (if different from above): _________________________
City: _______________________ State: _______ Zip: ________
Telephone: Home: ( ) ________________ Office: ( ) ____________
Cell: ( ) _______________ Fax: ( ) _____________
TDD/TTY: __________________
E-Mail: _________________________ Web-page: ____________________
Days/Hours (open for business): ________________________________
Therapeutic Services / Specialties: ________________________________
Fluent in languages other than English? ________________________________
Other professional organization membership: ____________________________
Fees / Third Party Reimbursement: ___________________________________
Church Affiliation: ____________________
For office use only: Membership dues paid: Date: Directory: Initial:
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Schedule of Upcoming Events for 2005
The Fellowship of Christian Counselors meets on the second Friday of each month from 7:15-9AM. Breakfast and fellowship begin at 7:15AM with a presentation at 8AM. Class II CEU's are available for Fellowship of Christian Counselor members. To obtain a membership application or find out more information, please contact Gret Machlan at lgmachlan@comcast.net.
February 11: "The Struggle for Balance"
Presented by: Tim Warner, Ed.D.
Presented by: Tim Warner, Ed.D.
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Rd. Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
Telephone: 260-471-1950
March 11: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on
Psychological Disorders"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
April 8: "Christian Counseling with Step Families"
Presented by: Joseph Martin, Ed.D.
Taylor University Commons
May 13: "Helping Our Clients Attach to God"
Presented by: Claudia Davis, MSW, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
June 10: "Being Still and Knowing God: For Ourselves and Our Clients"
Presented by: Stephen King, MS, LMFT
Taylor University Commons
July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders--Part 2"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
Psychological Disorders"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
April 8: "Christian Counseling with Step Families"
Presented by: Joseph Martin, Ed.D.
Taylor University Commons
May 13: "Helping Our Clients Attach to God"
Presented by: Claudia Davis, MSW, LCSW
Taylor University Commons
June 10: "Being Still and Knowing God: For Ourselves and Our Clients"
Presented by: Stephen King, MS, LMFT
Taylor University Commons
July 8: "The Impact of Nutrition and Heavy Metal Poisoning on Psychological Disorders--Part 2"
Presented by: Greg Sowles, PsyD
Family Care Center, 2821 Hillegas Road, Fort Wayne, IN
Telephone: 260-471-1950
Please join us and invite others!!!
Saturday, January 01, 2005
Please Remember Those Less Fortunate
It's hard to believe that another New Year is upon us. With so much suffering in the world, it seems sacrilegious to simply begin another year without pause for thought. And so, on this first day of 2005, let us think about giving---particularly for those who have been so devastated by the South Asia earthquakes and tsunamis on December 26th. Please consider giving generously:
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.worldvision.org
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp
http://www.redcross.org/
http://www.worldvision.org
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