Empowering People To Help Others – A Community Event
Saturday, October 19, 2019
CLICK HERE for the seminar videos and handouts
Chinese Christian Church of Thousand Oaks
218 W. Janss Road,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Brad Strawn
Brad D. Strawn, Ph.D. is the Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology and Chair of Integration, Department of Doctoral Psychology, in Fuller’s School of Psychology in Pasadena, California. He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and a Teaching Pastor at Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene. CLICK HERE to learn more about Dr. Strawn.
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
Workshops
- NAMI’s “Bridges of Hope”
- Suicide
- Healing Depression and Loneliness
- Trauma
- How We Think
- Keeping a Healthy Home
- Resources for Churches and Individuals
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- CLICK HERE for the seminar videos and handouts
2018 Enlighten Mental Health Seminar Testimonials
“Expected head knowledge from the Mental Health Seminar. Walked away with the strength of community, heart application & renewed hope.”
Teri Aalseth
Crossroads Church
Mission Viejo, CA
“I cannot express my gratitude enough for all the hard work you put into making this seminar so wonderful for us all. The speakers were amazing, the sessions informative, your church comfortable and inviting, and the lunch delicious. I have never experienced such an incredible day at such a value. Every detail was thought of, and it was so organized and effortless. Friendly volunteers made asking questions so easy. I am grateful for your hard work in bringing such important topics to the forefront and allowing us such easy access to gifted and talented speakers. I look forward to the next one!”
Karen Bryan
Care Ministry
Lighthouse Church
Newbury Park, CA
“I found the day enjoyable and relevant! I feel that it touched on an aspect of life and faith that is often glossed over, and created an atmosphere of emotional healing and hope.”
Anonymous
“The Seminar was well planned and wonderfully executed. I always appreciate it when timelines are followed. The speakers were well prepared and very personable. I appreciated the authenticity of each one. Most important was the excellent content from a nice variety of speakers. Thanks for a job well done!!”
Linda Hoover
Calvary Community Church
Westlake Village, CA