The Challenges of Schizophrenia and Related Problems: A pastor’s guide to understanding schizophrenia-spectrum disorders in the church 1.5 hours
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Cost: $50 (Video Conference via Zoom.)
Learning Objectives:
Together, we will discuss characteristics of schizophrenia and related problems. We will explore “positive” symptoms (including hallucinations & delusions), “negative” symptoms (such as blunted emotional expression, lack of pleasure, etc.), as well as cognitive involvement in schizophrenia. Prevalence, ages of onset, environmental and genetic factors will be taken into consideration. Community resources and current treatment options for patients and family members will be discussed. We will engage in conversation around religious experience and beliefs, juxtaposed to hallucination and delusion. What are possible roles of faith in coping and resilience?
Intended Audience:
Pastors and interested lay leaders in the church.
About the instructor:
Melissa Hofstetter, PhD, MDiv is an ordained Mennonite minister, having served as district elder in the Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist (CA, PSY25696; AZ #4125). She is the founder of Shepherd Heart. Dr. Hofstetter has been a seminary instructor in Pastoral Counseling & Congregational Health, and served as adjunct professor in the doctoral and undergraduate psychology departments at Azusa Pacific University, teaching courses in Neuroscience, Adult Development, Family Systems, Cognition, General Psychology, Personality.
Disclaimer:
This seminar is for educational purposes only, and does not constitute a psychological service in any way. It is not a substitute for consultation or treatment with a medical doctor, neuropsychologist, psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. Dr. Hofstetter will not give clinical evaluation or treatment; if you have particular concerns about yourself or anyone else, you will be referred to an appropriate clinician. By participating in this seminar, you are indicating your understanding and agreement to this.