Held: Showing Up for Each Other's Mental Health: A Guide for Every Member of the Congregation

By Barbara F. Meyers

Book Overview

In Held: Showing Up for Each Other's Mental Health, community minister and mental health advocate Barbara F. Meyers illustrates how members of liberal religious congregations can be supportive to those living with mental health problems, and their loved ones, in our congregations and society at large. Meyers addresses the fundamental elements of spiritual support--truth, hope, presence, acceptance, encouragement, authenticity, public witness, and pastoral care--with stories from real life situations and suggestions for how parishioners can provide and advocate for support in their congregations. A study guide for congregations and a list of resources for more information round out this thoughtful and necessary resource.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1558968598
• ISBN13: 9781558968592
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Skinner House Books
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.4"