learning center
Resources for Responding to Violence
Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence - www.cfcu-co.org
Guns To Gardens Metro Denver - www.gunstogardensdenver.org
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Resource Library on Guns and Violence
Past Programs
Finding God in our Present Darkness. Webinar held December 5, 2020.
click here to view a recording of the webinar
WORDS MATTER: Communication Skills for Transcending Conflict in Daily Interactions. Webinar held october 3, 2020.
Click here to download a pdf copy of the powerpoint slides used during this presentation.
A Call to Grief and Healing - Webinar held June 1, 2020
Click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
Video Links:
I Just Want to Live - Keedron Bryant
Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man - Emmanuel Acho
The Effects of Racism on Mental Health: How to Cope - Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Racism as a Social Determinant in Mental Health - American Mental Health Counselors Association
Position Statement on Resolution Against Racism and Racial Discrimination and Their Adverse Impacts on Mental Health - American Psychiatric Association
Books:
How To Be An AntiRacist by Ibram X. Kendi
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made For Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide by Carol Anderson
Witnessing Whiteness: The Need to Talk About Race and How To Do It by Shelly Tochluk
Books for Soul Care Mentors and Spiritual Directors:
Soul Care in African American Practice by Barbara L. Peacock
Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction by Robert Kellemen and Karole Edwards
What Can I Do? How Can I Make a Difference?
11 Things To Do Besides Say ‘This Has To Stop’ In The Wake Of Police Brutality by Brittany Wong
The Assumptions of White Privilege and What We Can Do About It by Fr. Bryon Massingale
Community Mental Wellness Online Event - Webinar held May 3, 2020
Resources for Addressing Shame:
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself and Self-Compassion Step-by-Step audiobook by Kristin Neff
Healing the Shame that Binds You by John Bradshaw
Radical Acceptance and True Refuge by Tara Brach
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Brené Brown’s TED talks on The Power of Vulnerability and Listening to Shame
Organizations Addressing Mental Wellness:
Carter Center www.cartercenter.org
Interfaith Network on Mental Illness www.inmi.us
Mental Health Colorado www.mentalhealthcolorado.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness www.namicolorado.org
Restoring Connections (mental wellness for justice involved women)
Vigil for Community Mental Wellness - webinar held April 26, 2020
Click HERE to view a recording of the webinar.
Nurturing the Soul of Your Child: Parenting for Life Purpose - webinar held April 25, 2020
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Grandloving; Caring for Grandchildren at a Distance - webinar help April 21, 2020
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Work Blessing
Do you wish you could approach your daily work with calm and a sense of intention? Start your day in a whole new way.
INHALE: “My work today…
EXHALE: “May it serve a greater good.”
I come to work today, and this is what I offer:
Me. Here. In this place.
May my efforts be used for a higher cause, a greater good.
I believe that I am called to be in this place for now.
If this place is not good for me or for the world, may I be given the insight to move on from this work.
Still, today and as long as I am here, may this be a place of transformation.
May I learn the lessons here that I am to learn.
May I convey hope and healing to those I encounter today in person, on the phone or via email.
If there is chaos or a problem here today, may I listen deeply, beyond the din of that noise and then act wisely.
May I keep my ego in check.
May I be generous and compassionate.
INHALE: “My work today…
EXHALE: “May it serve a greater good.”