Learning & Resources
Shalem Mental Health Network
Upcoming Workshops
Registration is now open for the following workshops. Explore all of our Trainings, Professional Development and Resources below.
Trainings for Community Members
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Professional Development for Mental Health Professionals
Train the Trainer
Train the Trainers Program for Group Facilitators Foundations for Attachments Groupwork Program (FA) and Nurturing Attachments Training Resource (NA). This four-day train the trainers program provides participants with Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (DDP) informed...
Resources
ClergyCare and LeaderCare
We recognize the unique calling and challenges of leadership. This program connects pastors, leaders and their family members to professional Christian therapist who offer guidance to restore mental wellbeing. We also provide professional development opportunities for...
FaithCare: Facilitated Conversations
A Restorative Response to Conflict or When Harm has Occurred What is a facilitated conversation? A facilitated conversation is a structured response to conflict or when harm has occurred that allows participants to talk about what happened, and how they and others...
FaithCare: Listening Circles
Shalem’s Restorative Practice program has developed a resource called Listening Circles to help groups and communities facilitate conversations about specific topics. Developed as part of the FaithCare program to help churches address challenging topics or...
Publications
FaithCARE: Building Faithful Community through Restorative Practice
Sage, 2015 Thousands of dollars disappear from a congregation’s safe. The Council’s executive informs the police. A police investigation discovers the pastor stole the money. He’s arrested. FaithCARE facilitates restorative conversations for church members to talk...
The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse: Hope through Trauma
Oudshoorn, J., 2015 Restorative justice is gaining acceptance for addressing harm and crime. Interventions have been developed for a wide range of wrongdoing. This book considers the use of restorative justice in response to sexual abuse. Rather than a blueprint or...
Towards a Relational Theory of Restorative Justice
Restorative Theory in Practice: Insights into What Works and Why, 2015 Restorative practice is an innovative approach to thinking about, and addressing, conflict and bullying, as well as disruptive, challenging and criminal behaviour. The approach is increasingly...
Glossary of Terms
Flourishing
Mental wellbeing is not a constant state. Conflict, trauma, loss, and illness may rob us of purpose, meaning and vitality. Within supportive community, wise counsel and wellbeing practices, we can once again embrace a restored hope. Flourishing is marked by a deep...
Lament
Lament is an expression of grief, sorrow, and anguish in response to loss. Lament captures our pain, seeks comfort, and affirms trust in a loving God, invites transformation and restores our hope.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing encompasses a sense of self-acceptance, resilience, and the ability to cope with life’s challenges. We demonstrate this through positive self-esteem, healthy relationships, and a balance emotional state.