So You Want to Help

Want to help but don’t know how? Do you fear becoming overwhelmed with others problems? Do you think you have to be super informed or educated to be able to help others? Well that was what I thought before I became involved in helping people with Major Mental Illnesses. After 20 years of supporting people, I have distilled my learning down to 5 basic things I think everyone should know. Originally I published this under the title ‘The Unguided Pastoral Missile’ but since then I have decided on a name change and I have added some really valuable information about Stress and how it affects one’s mental health. Whenever I have shared this content it was like the room was lit up with light bulb moments going off. So here is what is in the e-book. Topics Covered Pastoral Care – more than offering a scone The Conscious and Disciplined use of the Self – being aware of what you bring into the caring situation. Empowering the Other – discovering how transformation happens through empowering others. 10 ways in which Jesus empowered others. Lines of Love and Respect – Boundaries but with a bit more depth Problem Solving – a simple proven way in which we can help others to solve their problems. Understanding Stress – checking out how stress and vulnerability affect our mental health and what can be done about it.