Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church

Mental Health Matters Event
April 12 - 19, 2008 - The Week of The Young Child
Sponsored by the Health Care Task Force
Outreach and Advocacy Ministry Team
Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church

Registration deadline has been extended.

View the downloadable brochure and choose a location, then register online:

Chattanooga Location Info | REGISTER
Johnson City Location Info | REGISTER
Knoxville Location Info | REGISTER
Wytheville Location Info | REGISTER

Chattanooga

At Mental Health Matters: Chattanooga you will gather with folk who have varying experiences of mental health issues – consumers, providers, family, church members, and neighbors. Together, we will share stories of our experiences of how mental health matters in the family of faith. Sometimes, churches respond well to those who live with mental health issues; sometimes not so well – we will consider both kinds of stories. Joyfully, we will learn alongside one another as we converse with our keynote speakers, Dr. Timothy Sisemore. Please join us for this time that will be set in the context of God’s holy embrace of all people.

With questions, please contact Annette Smith at childrensministry@ooltewahumc.org or 423/238-9216.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:30 AM — 12:00 PM

Ooltewah United Methodist Church
6131 Relocation Way
Ooltewah, Tennessee
423 238-9216
www.ooltewahumc.org

Keynote Speaker:
Timothy Sisemore, Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling and Psychology and Director of CBI Counseling Center Licensed Psychologist. Ph.D., Fuller Graduate School of Psychology; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Specializations: psychological assessment and child and adolescent therapy. Author of many books including World-Proof Your Kids: Raising Children Unstained by the World and Of Such is the Kingdom: Nurturing Children in the Light of Scripture

Faculty:
Aimee Pierce, CBI Counseling Center
Lori Hammond, Resource Linkage Coordinator - Children’s Protective Services

Agenda:
8:30 — Registration
9:00 — Keynote Address: Dr. Sisemore – World-proof your family
9:40 — Breakout A
10:40 — Breakout B
11:40 — Worship
Noon – Sending Forth

Workshop Breakouts

Faculty: Timothy Sisemore, Ph.D.
Proactive biblically based family strategies for handling societal influences. Helping your child or teen head off low self-esteem, depression, and behavior disorders.

Faculty: Aimee Pierce, M.A.M.F.T.
Recognizing depression, bipolar disorder, and developmental delays with informati0n on treatment, therapies, and community referrals.

Faculty: Lori Hammond, M.Psy.
Behaviors as Signs of Distress or Abuse

Faculty:
A discussion of prescription medications used to treat ADD/ADHD and depression in children and adolescents.

Childcare Available, but only by pre-registration

0.25 CEUs Available

For information contact:
Annette Smith, 423-238-9216; childrensministry@ooltewahumc.org

Host Church: Ooltewah UMC www.ooltewahumc.org

Johnson City

At Mental Health Matters: Johnson City will hav to do with children, youth and their families impact us all. The church has a particular responsibility to offer the hand of hospitality, as well as support to children youth and their families who are dealing with such mental health issues as depression, the autism spectrum, anxiety, substance abuse, ADHD, oppositional defiant and other behavior disorders. During our key note addresses, John Paul Abner, from Milligan College will give us an overview of the Mental health issues that our children and youth are facing, as well as offering up hopeful first steps we as people of faith might take in helpful response. Michele Mosier from ETSU will give us an overview of mental health resources that are available to us in our communities. Breakout sessions (see below) between the two keynotes will provide further help as we seek to be better equipped to offer ministry to and with families with children and youth facing mental health concerns. Come join us for a wonderful morning of learning, support, and care. The workshop is particularly designed for volunteer or professional children’s and youth workers, church school teachers, elementary, middle school and high school educators, preschool teachers, nursery workers, families needing support, and all within our congregations who are seeking to offer hope and help in the name of Christ.

Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:30 AM —12:30 PM
Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church
Corner of Market and Roan Streets
Johnson City, TN
423/461-8070 - www.munsey.org

Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Paul Abner, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in Psychology, and Research Coordinator for the Occupational Therapy Graduate Program at Milligan College, Therapist

John-Paul Abner graduated with a bachelor’s of science degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1987 and graduated from the University of Florida with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Child and Adolescent emphasis) in August of 1996. Following three years of teaching at East Tennessee State University, he joined the faculty of Milligan College in 1999 as an assistant professor in psychology, research coordinator for the occupational therapy graduate program, and therapist in the counseling center. In addition to his roles at Milligan College, he is currently a licensed psychologist in the state of Tennessee and operates a small private practice conducting psychological assessments and providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents. His areas of interests and expertise include learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy with oppositional defiant children. He is an avid volleyball player and enjoys ultimate Frisbee, basketball, hiking and camping with his wife Pam, and trying to keep up with his three children who are 7,5, and 2.. He frequently speaks about parenting and child issues at local churches and other Christian organizations.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michele R. Moser, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at East Tennessee State University

Michele Moser, Ph.D., brings 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families to her position as a clinical psychologist with the East Tennessee State University Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody. Dr. Moser came to the Tri-Cities from Tiffin , Ohio, with her family as her husband, Dr. Wallace Dixon, became the new chair of the Department of Psychology at ETSU in 2002. Before leaving Ohio, she worked in private practice in a rural area seeing children, adolescents, adults, and families. She also was a consulting supervisor with a Christian counseling center.

A summa cum laude graduate of Augustana College, Dr. Moser received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Her doctoral dissertation was on mothers' and fathers' causal attributions for child behavioral problems. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Tennessee Psychological Association, and the InterMountain Psychological Association.

Agenda: Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30 — Registration
9:15 — Keynote Address – Dr. Abner “Troubling Behaviors: Encountering Mental Health Issues in Your Community”
10:15 — Breakout
11:10 — Refreshments and Resource Tables
11:30 — Keynote Address – Dr. Moser “What Do We Do Next? Connecting Children and Families with Mental Health Resources”
12:30– Sending Forth

Breakouts – Choose One
Teen Mental Health Issues - A question and answer session dealing with such matters as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

First Steps for Church Workers – A question and answer session dealing with specific situations participants are facing. Helpful “First Step” suggestions will be interspersed.

Disruptive Behaviors – Dealing with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other Behavior Disorders.

Autism Spectrum – More information about the Autism spectrum.

0.30 CEUs Available

For information contact: Paula Postai, 423/534-1593; paula.postai@gmail.com

Host Church: Munsey Memorial UMC www.munsey.org

Where to find Munsey Church

Munsey is conveniently located near I-26 in downtown Johnson City at the corner of Roan & Market Streets. If you are coming from the north, take Exit 32 off I-26. Turn right onto Market Street and go a block and a half. Munsey is on your right with parking on Market and Roan Streets.If you are coming from the south, take Exit 32 off I-26. Cross Main Street and turn left onto Market Street and go a block and a half. Munsey is on your right with parking on Market and Roan Streets.

For those in the ETSU area, we suggest following State of Franklin east to Roan Street. Turn left onto Roan Street, Munsey will be on the right in the third block.

Parking is available in our private lots, in the city parking garage, along the city streets and across Water Street.

Knoxville

At Mental Health Matters: Knoxville:In today’s society, there are many obstacles our children and youth face daily. Children are being diagnosed at an alarming rate with Attention Deficit Disorders, Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, and sensory issues. While these children and youth are in the churches care, we want to provide the best environment possible. The dilemma is how does the church nurture and care for them without understanding their life circumstances.

During this workshop the goal is to provide you with tools to help these children/youth feel accepted while providing a loving environment. The speakers and group leaders that have been assembled understand what children/youth face in today’s society. They daily deal with parents, children and teachers. They are prepared to give you hands on tools to make your children/youth activities more successful.

After the presentations there will be a group discussion time. Please come with questions that you might have for these professionals. They are here to help you! With questions, please contact Kim Mink at Kim@concordumc.com or 865/966-6728 ext 228.

Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:00—5:00 PM
Concord United Methodist Church
11020 Roane Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee
865 966-6728 - www.concordumc.com

Keynote Speaker: Catherine Nance, M.Div.
Associate Minister at Concord United Methodist Church

Reverend Nance grew up in Chattanooga where her family attended Brainerd United Methodist Church. She attended Duke Divinity School and has been a United Methodist minister for twenty years. She is passionate for children’s ministry and currently leads the year long confirmation class at Concord United Methodist Church where she serves as Associate Minister. Catherine is married to Brad Nance and has two teenage sons.

Faculty:
Bob Ruth, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Assistant Director of Concern and Employee Assistance in Blount County.

Becky Garland, Licensed Professional Counselor with emphasis in Children’s Trauma.

Sue Taylor, Certified Educator with Knox County Schools for over 30 years; Special Education Teacher for Preschool through Second Grade.

Joanna Williams, Licensed Clinical Psychologist with emphasis in Youth and Children.

Dave Dupper, Ph.D., Associate Professor at University of Tennessee; specialty is Middle and High School Youth.

Agenda:
2:00 — Registration
2:30 — Keynote Address – Reverend Catherine Nance on "Making a Place"
3:00 — Breakout Sessions
Choose one session
Preschool (infants to 5 years)
Children (First grade through fifth grades)
Middle School (Sixth grade through eighth grade)
High School (Ninth grade through twelfth)
4:30 — Panel
5:00 — Sending Forth

Childcare Available

0.25 CEUs Available

For information contact: Kim Mink, 865-966-6728 ext 228; kim@concordumc.com

Host Church: Concord UMC
We are located one block south of Kingston Pike, between Campbell Station Road (Exit 373) and Lovell Road (Exit 374) from Interstate 40.11020 Roane Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934; 865-966-6728
www.concordumc.com

Wytheville

At Mental Health Matters: Wytheville you will gather with folk who have varying experiences of mental health issues – consumers, providers, family, church members, and neighbors. Together, we will share stories of our experiences of how mental health matters in the family of faith. Jim & Jeanne Leigh Denton will offer their unique story and creative response to mental illness through their life and music. Sometimes, churches respond well to those who live with mental health issues; sometimes not so well – we will consider both kinds of stories. Joyfully, we will learn alongside one another as we converse with our keynote speaker, Dr. Chris Qualls on “Ministering to Hurting Children within the Family of Faith.” Please join us for this time that will be set in the context of God’s holy embrace of all people. With questions, please contact Katye Fox at meadowviewumc@comcast.net or 276/944-3430.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:00—8:30 PM
St. Paul United Methodist Church
330 Church Street
Wytheville, Virginia
276 228-5539 - www.spumcwytheville.org

Keynote Speaker:
R. Christopher Qualls, Ph.D., Clinical PsychologistDean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Psychology at Emory & Henry College

R. Christopher Qualls, Ph.D. is the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Emory & Henry College. He holds Doctorate and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from Memphis State University. He also has a Master's degree from Abilene Christian University in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Bachelor's degree from David Lipscomb College. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Virginia. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent psychological disorders. He has been married to his wife, Ruth, for twenty-seven years and together they have two children, Lydia (17) and Madison (14). He teaches college and children's bible classes at Emory United Methodist Church.

Musicians & Storytellers: Jim & Jeanne Leigh Denton, acoustic/folk/folk rock musiciansUnited Methodist clergy and parents who are supporting a son who lives with mental illness. www.myspace.com/jimandjeanne

We both enjoy sharing our music. Jim plays an eclectic style which incorporates fingerstyle, lap steel, bottleneck guitar and Jeanne enjoys playing various kinds of percussion, writing lyrics and singing. We are both United Methodist Pastors in the Holston Conference. We are presently living in Virginia. As people of faith, we believe it is important to work for Social Justice. Micah 6:8 says, "He has already made it plain how to live, what to do, what GOD is looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, and don't take yourself too seriously--take God seriously." (The Message).

Childcare Available

0.20 CEUs Available

Agenda:
5:30 — Registration & Refreshments: Wesley Hall, St. Paul UMC
6:00 — Gathering: Welcome and opening worship
6:10 — Storytelling & Music: “A Miracle in Motion” by the Dentons
6:25 — Storytelling: True stories of churches ministry with children living with mental illness and their families.
6:40 — Keynote Address: “Ministering to Hurting Children within the Family of Faith” by Dr. Qualls
Question and Answers
8:20– Sending Forth: Closing Worship and Benediction

For information contact: Katye Fox, 276-944-3430; meadowviewumc@comcast.net

Host Church: St. Paul UMC www.spumcwytheville.org

UNITED by God’s Love,
GUIDED by God’s Word,
EMPOWERED by God’s Grace, and
COMMITTED to sharing our faith in Jesus Christ with everyone.

Directions to St. Paul, Wytheville:
Northbound on I-81, take Exit 70; then turn RIGHT onto 4th ST. Southbound on I-81, take Exit 70; then turn LEFT onto 4th ST. Pass McDonald’s (on right) and Arby’s (on left). Then travel through three traffic lights. At the fourth traffic light, turn LEFT onto MAIN ST. At the next traffic light turn RIGHT onto CHURCH ST. St. Paul UMC is on the LEFT (330 Church St). Parking is available on the street or behind the church building.

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