Mental Health & Missions Conference

November 17-20, 2011
Potawatomi Inn, Angola, Indiana

 

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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
   
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

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  

     
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

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