Mental health disorders in children were rising at an alarming rate, even before the pandemic. While it is difficult to identify a singular cause, there is an urgent need to recognize and respond to the children’s mental health crisis.

This two-part webinar series will help pastoral leaders, ministers, and teachers to respond to children and families with compassion, support, and hope.

Part 1: Children's Mental Health Crisis: A Pastoral Response

When: Aug 10, 2023 03:30 PM Eastern, 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain, 12:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

In the first webinar, the statistical reality of this crisis will be shared along with practical suggestions for supporting children and families with mental health conditions in our faith communities.

Part 1 Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LKOjPA5DRV-SSMnKAKCknA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Part 2: Children's Mental Health:  Developing Resilience and Support

When: Aug 17, 2023 03:30 PM Eastern, 2:30 PM Central, 1:30 PM Mountain, 12:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

The second webinar will identify ways to manage anxiety and increase resiliency in children.  A framework for a pastoral response to those with mental health conditions will be shared along with an accompaniment approach to building a network of support to help children to thrive.

Part 2 Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Tqmfpx2QwyaOvKyDBfO4Q

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

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Speaker:  Dr. Dobie Moser

Dr. Dobie Moser has a degree in education from Indiana University of PA, an M.A. in Family Systems Counseling from Mt. St. Joseph University, and a Doctorate in Leadership from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He has been a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and has trained thousands of educators and pastoral leaders in schools and parishes. He and his wife Lisa started the Metal Health Ministry at St. Ambrose Church in Brunswick, OH and they have two children with serious mental illness. They also serve as companions to refugees and persons struggling on the margins.

"Dobie lives his faith through serving others, especially persons who are suffering. Our mental health ministry is thriving and inclusive of people with mental health conditions in our parish and in our community. Responding to persons with mental health conditions is the urgent, pastoral work of the Church. Dobie and Lisa help us to know what to do and to do that work."

Fr. Bob Stec, Pastor
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
Director of the Fest