Chrysalis Counseling Center Lunch and Learn

You are cordially  invited to Chrysalis Centers next Lunch/ Learn/Teach event !

Centenary United Methodist Church ( Corner Friendly and Elam Ave.) Greensboro, North Carolina

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:30 – 1:00 PM

BEHOLD I THIRST ! PASTORAL CARE OF ALCOHOL ABUSERS IN CONGREGATIONAL SETTINGS

Helping people to find the help they need is a part of  congregational leadership; this seminar can help! This series is for clergy and those who are pastoral caregivers caring for individuals and families suffering from alcohol abuse/addiction and related problems such as depression, trauma, anxiety and grief. The seminar provides training in assessment, follow-up and referral. It will also outline ways in which the church can provide valuable spiritual, faith oriented resources for congregational ministry . Our resource reading  is  Pastoral  Care of Alcohol Abusers  by Andrew J. Weaver and Harold G. Koenig, MD. and Addiction and Grace by Gerald G. May, MD. Case presentation will include time for group discussion and support in a fully confidential environment . Presenter:  Reverend Gary L. Kling, D.Min., LPC, Director / pastoral psychotherapist at Chrysalis Counseling and Consultation Center , Inc. Cost : $40./ person , lunch is included. CEU’s provided for continuing education  credit. ( Hours also count toward certification as Pastoral Care Specialist with AAPC ) Please contact Ms. Jackie Stephenson  at 336.852.0626 ( Monday- Thursday) or reply to chrysaliscentergso@att.net so we can provide your reservation for this event. Chrysalis is a not-for-profit center dedicated to professional, integrated counseling and consultation to pastors and churches in the Piedmont since 1980. We are sponsored by the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church and area churches. Learn more at chrysaliscenters.org.