Mental Health Seminar
A half-day event to encourage and educate the community around mental health in the Northern California area
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Sponsored by Lord’s Grace Christian Church, Chinese Church in Christ (North Valley), Chinese for Christ Church of San Jose, New Vine Community Church
Location: Lord’s Grace Christian Church, 1101 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA 90403
The Enlighten Mental Health Seminar has encouraged, educated and empowered individuals and families affected by mental illness, churches and their leaders, and anyone who has a heart to walk with others from mental illness towards mental health.
Workshops and Speakers:
Dr. Phillip Lowe
DEPRESSION AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT by Dr. Phillip Lowe
Dr. Phillip Lowe is a licensed psychologist at Kaiser Permanente. He completed his doctoral degree in clinical psychology (Psy.D) and MA in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. He also studied Marital and Family Therapy (MFT). He has been involved in radio and family ministry, counseling adults and Asian families in the past years. He has conducted numerous talk shows and live workshops on the topics of Asian and mental health, marital enrichment, manhood, and sexuality. He ministered at CCCTO before moving to Northern California.
Susana Fong, LCSW
CARING FOR THE CARER: How to Sustain the Privilege of Caregiving by Susana Fong
Recent statistics estimate that 43.5 million Americans are unpaid caregivers [National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP (2015)] You are not alone! Caregiving for a loved one with physical or mental health limitations can be more than a full-time job. How can this burden be a privilege and how can any caregiver sustain this herculean feat? We will reframe and discuss approaches glean from Biblical perspectives which can lend to practical applications. There are no recipes or easy answers, but we will be reminded of the grace and peace that surpasses our understanding as we journey together.
Susana Fong, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently employed in a healthcare system in the Care Management Education department. She is married to Dave Fong, a Campus Minister with AACF. Along with their two adult children, they have been actively serving at Chinese Independent Baptist Church in Oakland.
Jesus said: “I am the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the Light of life.”
John 8:12