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Local Author Shares on Mental Health and Being ‘Mindful of Christ’
Hi, I’m Lauren,
I’m a mum of two beautiful children and just completed an BA Honors degree in Health and Social care. I’m currently studying a diploma in ‘Psychology and CBT.’ I became a born again Christian 15 years ago. I have had ups and downs with my mental health and have experienced, depression, anxiety and self- harm. But God helped me with these and I have learnt to change my focus from the negatives and towards God and the practice being mindful of Him too. The focus of my work is to help others in improving their mental health and well-being.
Discover more at Laurens website
Lauren has also written a book on the place of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in Christian Counseling – find out more here
New Short Courses – Glyndley Manor – Ellel Grange
Have you ever wondered if there was a way to connect more easily to the Heart of God?
On this course we will look at the theme “God in my day” through guided creative activities using paints, crayons, glue and so much more (don’t worry you don’t have to be even remotely artistic to join in!).
https://ellel.org/uk/events/2021/03/connect
We live at a time of much injustice, a time when the concept of claiming one’s human rights has become part of the mindset of most people throughout the world. In this course we will explore this pervasive ideology, a belief that every human being has certain innate and inalienable rights, irrespective of their righteousness.
https://ellel.org/uk/events/2021/03/free-teaching-day-whats-the-matter-with-human-rights
Helping Older People with Housing Needs Issues
You may be encountering people over the age of 60 facing issues around their housing needs. Where can they and you turn for help in what are often complex situations?
‘STEPS to stay independent’ is a free, confidential, short-term support service funded by East Sussex County Council for people aged 60 or over with a housing support issue, to help them to stay living independently.
All STEPS advisors are trained to provide every aspect of the service and offer person-centred support, designed around the needs of the individual.
The service offers a range of support to eligible individuals including:
- Looking into more suitable accommodation
- Dealing with tenancy and mortgage worries
- Keeping warm and reducing energy bills
- Ensuring your home is safe
- Managing household bills and debts
- Obtaining daily living equipment
In addition to supporting with housing issues we can also help you with:
- Accessing benefit advice and debt management
- Managing long term physical health conditions
- Finding community transport.
- Taking part in healthy living activities
- Accessing local social groups or activities in your area.
- Accessing advice and support for your carer
- Approaching other organisations.
- Getting online.
How your church can help those navigating trauma
Navigating Trauma is a Bible-based initiative that uses the Scriptures to accompany participants in their journey through the effects of trauma towards a place of peace. It’s designed to help churches, faith groups and chaplains support their communities through the impact of these traumas.
It aims to directly support those who’ve experienced trauma in beginning a journey of healing and to support Christians more widely in walking alongside them.
Navigating Trauma is a proven, Bible-based approach to changing lives and transforming communities. As we heal the wounds inside, we change the world outside.
Book your free place at the Navigating Trauma launch event to find out how your church could offer this programme to your community.
Navigating Trauma – How the Church can help
Thursday 25 March 2021 | 10.30 – 11.30 am
Crowhurst Christian Healing Centre is offering an online retreat this Easter.
The story of Easter has the potential to significantly transform our lives, yet all too easily this mystery at the heart of Christian faith is missed, especially in these momentous times we are living in. Take time with us to stop and ponder the significance of the last week in the life of Jesus.
Each day at 10am there will be a time of worship, reflection and sharing led by a CCHC Chaplain. The retreat is free, although donations would be welcomed. For more information and to book, please visit the website www.crowhursthealing.org.uk
Connect with your community
Connect with your community
The new Hope for All magazine helps readers plan a post-Covid Wellbeing Journey with TV presenters Joanna Adeyinka and Simon Thomas. Edited by Eastbourne journalist Catherine Butcher, the 32-page magazine turns the spotlight on celebrities and their faith – singer Justin Bieber, cricketer AB De Villiers and James Lusted from Songs of Praise. Four real-life stories focus on reasons for hope and one feature suggests that celebrating Christmas and Easter together this year makes perfect sense. We also hear some good news stories from people who’ve tackled debt successfully and get the inside track on the trailblazing children’s gaming App Guardians of Ancora. Copies of Hope for All cost just 10p each – order magazines from www.hopetogether.org.uk/shop. Copies will be dispatched from 3rd March.
Why non-Christians’ perception of the church is changing
A new poll has found an improvement in non-Christians’ perception of the UK church as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The survey, conducted by Savanta ComRes and commissioned in partnership by YourNeighbour and international Christian children’s charity World Vision, found since the start of the coronavirus pandemic found 25 percent of non-Christians agreed with the statement that the UK Church is making a positive difference in the world, compared with 19% three years ago.
The study, which surveyed 2,170 respondents, also found that 42% of UK adults agree that local Christian churches are making a positive difference in their community, with 24% disagreeing.
Local Youth Worker Publishes Book on Transition ‘From Isolation to Community’
From Isolation to Community
Released in Kindle format on Amazon on Tuesday 2nd February 2021, this book is a timely look at the impact of covid-19 on youth work in different contexts around the UK.
Jenni tells the story of youth work during the pandemic, showing how young people have been cared and provided for during some of the most restricting times in living memory.
This is a book which begins the collective conversation about where we might go from here. Tackling a blend of online and outdoor activity and demonstrating that ultimately it is themes of hope community and sanctuary that will prevail.
Buy the book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VNCSK4Z
About the author: Jenni Osborn has been working with young people and children for more than 25 years, with a wealth of experience in both working with young people and also supporting those who support young people. She has worked in a variety of contexts including youth worker, teacher, school’s worker, school governor, trainer and mentor as well as currently hosting The Jenni Talks Podcast. Jenni attends The Gather Collective in Eastbourne.
For more information look at her website www.jenniosborn.org
Contact Details
Email: hello@jenniosborn.org
Phone number: 07594 331654
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jennitalks
Twitter: @JHOsborn
Instagram: @jenni.osborn
Beachy Head Chaplains Seek New Staff
Join the team and save lives at Beachy Head
Being a chaplain is hugely rewarding, our Chaplains offer hope and support in a person’s darkest hour. It’s also a privilege for our Chaplains to represent the families, friends, and colleagues of those people who present at Beachy Head feeling there is no hope left in life.
BHCT are recruiting for 2 vacancies:
- a salaried full time (37hrs) Chaplain
- a salaried Part Time (20 Hrs) Chaplain
If you are a Christian and can get to Beachy Head by car and believe this maybe a calling you wish to pursue, we would love to hear from you.
Full training and equipment is provided. Our training of chaplains takes 3 months to complete and you will receive personal, one to one, mentor-based training, you will never be on the head alone and will always work alongside a more senior team member. We also always provide support and after-care counselling.