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Dates
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Synopsis of Class
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Assignments
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Training One:
Friday, September 23rd
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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The Person of the Caregiver
This module introduces
you to one another. You will learn about the Caregiver's compass.
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Bring
Stephen Ministry Training Manual
to class.
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Training Two:
Saturday, September 24th
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
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Feelings: Yours mine and ours
Helping care receivers
recognize, accept and express their feelings and then trust God to heal
them is a big part of a Stephen Ministries caregiving.
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Pre-Read:
Stephen Ministry Training Manual
pp.17-28
Christian Caregiving
pp.9-60
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Training Three:
Saturday, September 24th
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
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The Art of Listening
Stephen Minister trainees
learn to distinguish between open and closed questions and the value of
reflecting.
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Pre-Read:
Stephen Ministry Training Manual
pp.39-50
Christian Caregiving - A Way of Life
pp.61-117
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Training Four (Part One)
Saturday, September 24th
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
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Distinctively Christian Caregiving- Part I
This module emphasizes the tools of faith in caring for
another.
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Pre-Read:
Christian Caregiving - A Way of Life
Chapters 14-20 pp.118-157
Bring Christian Caregiving to class.
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Training Four (Part Two)
Sunday, September 25th
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
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Distinctively Christian Caregiving- Part II
This module emphasizes the tools of faith in caring for
another
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Pre-Read:
Christian Caregiving - A Way of Life
Chapters 14-20
pp.118-157
Stephen Ministry Training Manual
pp.63-76
Speaking the Truth in Love
Intro-Chapter 3
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Training Five
Wednesday, September 28th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Process vs. Results in Caregiving
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp.81-88
Christian Caregiving
Chapters 2; 18
pp.19-23; 138-146
Speaking the Truth in Love
Chapter 4-7
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Training Six (Part One)
Thursday, October 6th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Assertiveness:
Relating gently and firmly.
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Pre-Read:
Speaking the Truth in Love
Chapter 8-12
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Six (Part Two)
Thursday, October 13th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Assertiveness:
Relating gently and firmly.
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Pre-Read:
Speaking the Truth in Love
Chapter 13-18
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Seven:
Thursday, October 20th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp.125-137
SMTM
pp. 145-154
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Eight:
Thursday, October 28th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Crisis Theory and Practice:
Danger vs. Opportunity
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp. 145-154
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Nine:
Thursday, November 3rd
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Confidentiality
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp. 163-172
When and How to Use Mental Health Resource
Introduction - Chapter 3
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Ten:
Thursday, November 10th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Telecare:
The Next Best Thing to Being There
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp. 185-191
When and How to Use Mental Health Resource
Chapters 4-6
Please bring your book to class.
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Training Eleven:
Thursday, November 17th
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources
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Pre-Read:
SMTM
pp. 205-239
When and How to Use Mental Health Resource
Chapters 7-Appendix E
Please bring your book to class.
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