NOTE: The following article is in no way meant to be a replacement for formal, in-person training on mental health first aid. Welcome back to our Gatekeeping for Faith Leaders series! If for some reason you missed our first two installments, I highly encourage you to begin by reading Part 1, How do I know […]

Gatekeeping for Faith Leaders, Part 1: How do I know when to refer someone to counseling? I have been a church kid my entire life, and involved in the mental health community for my entire adult life. My experiences in these spaces have led me to realize that, on the topic of mental health, there […]

Can I receive counseling at ChristianWorks if I am not a Christian? And answers to other frequently-asked faith questions about CounselingWorks! During the years that I have been associated with ChristianWorks, I have always struggled to describe the agency in any kind of “elevator pitch” style. There is just so much to share! With a […]