Seminar -"Whispers in the Foyer, an Honest Look at the Christian and Mental Illness"
See review below
This popular seminar has a proven track record with local churches.
Steve and Robyn team up and tell their story of Steve's depression
and Robyn's helping him through it.
Vital subjects are discussed some of which are: (1) What are the basic mental illnesses? (2) How does mental illness relate or not relate to demon possession?
moral failures and other differential diagnoses. (3) How do you help the mentally ill link to appropriate services?
Biblical cases of depression are chronicled and brief introductions to a biblical and pastoral theology of mental illness are explained.
We also discuss the stigma of mental illness, what it is, why it’s still around and how to combat it. In this important seminar suicide prevention is taught.
Cost is $60.00 per person. This includes a free copy of Broken Minds, Hope for Healing When You Feel Like You're Losing It
And power point presentation notes
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| “Whispers in the Foyer” is a much needed fresh voice to a controversial dialogue. Steve and Robyn Bloem have literally “written the book” on how to survive and thrive in the midst of the chaos of mental illness. Their honesty, candor, authenticity, and thoroughness of thought offer us a unique perspective at a critical time for the church in the US. Rather than hiding or running from their own struggles with Steve’s mental illness, they have faced them head on with incredible courage and a profound faith. Their book “Broken Minds” and now this resulting workshop seem to flow from a deep resolve to help shift the old paradigms that so many of us in evangelical circles are still working from when it comes to the issue of mental illness. With rare candid honesty Steve and Robyn presented a detailed description of mental illness itself, a Biblical lens through which to engage it, and an inspirational story of struggle and triumph. Woven through Steve’s presentation on several types of mental illness and a solid Biblical discussion on it’s validity and implications, Robyn shared a story of intense struggle as they battled Steve’s depression early on in their marriage, the loss of their daughter and unborn grandchild to a tragic car accident, and ongoing journey as they continue to navigate the chaos and uncertainty defining mental illness. As a pastor and counselor, I believe “Whispers in the Foyer” offers a refreshingly open appeal to rethink our intolerant and ignorant views on this issue. It also helps frame the dialogue in a more accessible way for so many of us in churches who want to help but are paralyzed by misunderstandings and fear. I want to thank the Bloems for their investment in writing an incredibly helpful and encouraging book, for crafting a workshop to open eyes and hearts to God’s perspective and heart for those impacted by this kind of brokenness, and for sharing their inspirational story of tragedy, despair, and ultimately hope. I believe many will be blessed, instructed, and encouraged because of their ongoing investment of time and energy by the profound faith they’ve displayed for so many years, as well as the celebration of God’s goodness in the midst of such a difficult journey.Review written by:
Pastor & Licensed Therapist Nathan Wagner
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Sincerely,
Steve and Robyn Bloem
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