Mental Health Matters

Purpose

To increase awareness, openness, and acceptance of mental health challenges in our church and community.

Mental Health Matters

  • Mental Health Matters is a program to get our church and our community talking about mental health, breaking down misperceptions while promoting recovery and healthy communities.
  • It is to build and increase momentum and comfort about conversations that will increase our knowledge, understanding, and acceptance about mental health challenges.

Who is the program for?

  • Mental Health Matters is for anyone who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with others interested in the same topics.
  • Participants from the community around us and the community within Immanuel Lutheran Church are welcome and encouraged to attend.

What to expect

  • Each session will include various combinations of topic related videos, guest speakers, panel presentations, small group and large group discussions, and written content with thought-provoking discussion questions.
  • Each new participant will receive a binder for organizing the written content and any notes they would like to make.

Schedule

NOTE:

  • All sessions will be 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Topics to be determined and will be announced 3-4 weeks before the scheduled date.
Session 1
Wed, Nov. 8, 2023		Session 5
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Session 2
Wed, Nov 29, 2023		Session 6
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Session 3
Wed, Jan 10, 2024		Session 7
Wed, Apr 17, 2024
Session 4
Wed, Jan 31, 2024		Session 8
Wed, May 15, 2024
Sessions are scheduled for the following dates

Registration Instructions

  1. To attend all, or select, sessions, please register with Charlotte Emard, Church Administrator.
  2. Let Charlotte know if someone will be coming with you.
  3. Contact Charlotte at:
    • Phone: (403) 327-4336
    • Email: admin@immanuellutheran

Facilitators & Presenters

  • Dana Couillard, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, is a certified educator and professional mentor with lived experience in the area of mental health. He has a Masters degree in Human Behaviour focused on the impact of chronic stress, anxiety, and depression on organizations and individuals. He has been working with clients with mental health challenges for over fifteen years.
  • Brenda Couillard, Dana’s wife, is also a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Having had her own experiences with stress or anxiety, she has a passionate interest in health and wellness, including mental wellbeing. She has walked alongside Dana’s journey and the journeys of a number of family members and friends with mental health challenges over many years.
  • Guest presenters from different walks of life will be part of several sessions.

Where

Church Sanctuary
Immanuel Lutheran Church
20 Rocky Mountain Blvd W, Lethbridge

Program Disclaimer

  • Mental Health Matters is intended for educational purposes only and the information provided is not a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice. If you feel you may need medical advice, please consult a qualified health care professional.