Since 1980, mental
health professionals have been meeting each Fall at Potawatomi
Inn & Conference Center in Indiana’s Pokagon State
Park. Each year over 200 people from around the globe join together for learning, networking and fellowship.
2011 Theme:
ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF CROSS-CULTURAL
LIVING ON SINGLES AND FAMILIES
This year we will explore effective therapeutic responses to mental health concerns that arise as a direct result of singles and families interacting with the foreign environment.
What is Mental Health & Missions?
MHM is an annual gathering of Christian North American mental health professionals who meet together for mutual encouragement and professional development in the care of Christian cross-cultural workers.
Who should attend?
MHM is meant for counselors,
social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists and any other
mental health providers. Such individuals will find this conference
relationally rich and professionally invigorating. Although
member care personnel and leaders from mission agencies are
welcome, please recognize that presenters will be targeting
mental health practitioners.
| PLENARY SESSIONS |
PRESENTERS |
| The Impact of Cross-Cultural Living on Singles and Families: Our Personal & Professional Story |
Duncan & Olwyn Westwood |
| Understanding Fourth Culture Kids: What Happens When You Add the World of Special Needs to TCKs? |
Harvey Payne |
| Resilient Cross-Cultural Living: Unique Perspectives from Single Missionaries |
Karen Carr |
| Marriage: A Crucible of Love |
Keith Edwards |
| Our Daily Relationships: Extraordinary Sacredness Amidst Acute Ordinariness |
Scott Shaum |
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| WORKSHOPS |
PRESENTERS |
| Where Was Nathan Before Bathsheba: Can We Help Prevent Moral Failure? |
Roger Boyd |
| Family Adjustment in a Violent Culture |
David Foster |
| Trauma and Triumph in a Multigenerational Missionary Family |
Ann Hamel & Cheryl Doss |
| Impact of Re-Entry Seminars on MK Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being |
Pamela Davis &
Kristel Headley |
| Single Sexuality |
Roni Pruitt &
Lisa Sinclair |
| Emotionally Focused Therapy: Using Attachment and Affect to Heal Hurts in Cross-Cultural Living |
Kurt Wical |
| Starting Off Single, Two Roads Diverge on the Field: Staying Single, Getting Married |
Amy Young |
| Filial Therapy: An Evidence-Based Intervention for Children with Anxiety, Depression, or Behavioral, Adjustment or Attachment Problems |
Cindy Duff |
| If Mama Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy: A Look at the Demands on Mothers in the Mission Field |
Jamie Shepherd |
| Fathering Well: The Vital Role of Dads Among the Fields of the Fatherless |
Steve Sweatman & Tim Wilson |
| Caring for the Whole Family in a Transitional World |
Sandra Wright-Smith |
(Almost) Everything You Never Knew You Should Have Asked About Learning Disabilities: A Simple Model of Learning Disabilities
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Harvey Payne &
Leah Herod |
| Assessing Children & Families: Extending Field Service Before It Begins |
Jodi Top |
| Marriage Ministry: Constructing a Healthy Crucible of Love |
Keith Edwards |
| Mission Organization Ethos, Training and Personnel Placement That Support the Well-Being of Female Missionaries: Where are We Now? |
Nancy Crawford |
| Applications of Community Psychology in the Context of Current Trends in the World, in Chrisitianity and in Missions |
Steve Sweatman |
What is the Schedule?
Thursday
3:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm Welcome Dinner and Plenary Session
7:30 pm Introductory session for new attendees and students
Friday & Saturday
Plenary Sessions, Workshops and Research & Resource Fair
Sunday
9:00 am Worship and Plenary Session
12:00 pm Sunday Brunch and Conference end
What is the Research & Resource Fair?
The R & R Fair is an interactive venue for sharing relevant research and ministry resources. Held Saturday night, the fair showcases 20-30 organzational resources, literary reviews, and presentations of research. Share your valuable knowledge and organizational connections with the MHM comunity! To participate download and return the Research & Resource Fair Reservation Form.
Dates & Rates:
| MHM 2011 – November
17 - 20 |
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| Late |
November 1 - 17 |
$506 |
| Add for Single Occupancy |
$140 |
* Registration fee includes conference tuition, meals and three nights lodging in a shared room. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional $140. Please note that single rooms are for one person only.
Payment in full is required at registration.
Cancellation
Policy:
All cancellations incur a $30 fee.
Any cancellations after September 30 incur an additional $115 fee.
No refunds are issued for cancellations after October 31.
Rideshare Forum:
New this year, registrants will receive a link to a participant-managed rideshare
forum. All attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the conference.
Who are the conference planners?
The conference vision and direction rests on the shoulders of a team of five program coordinators from various organizations. As a part of their role, these coordinators choose each year’s theme and presentations. Additionally, Mission Training International serves as conference host--providing administrative and logistical support.
The program coordinators for 2011 are:
Dr. Roni Pruitt
Dr. Duncan Westwood
Dr. Charlie Schaefer
Dr. Jeanne Jensma
Dr. Steve Sweatman
Register
Now for MHM
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