Tag Archive: #mentalhealth

Living With Dementia Seminar

Posted on August 19, 2023
Are you struggling to get your family or team on the same page in understanding changes due to dementia? Not sure how to respond when unexpected behavior occurs? Feeling like you have hit a roadblock in communicating effectively or starting [read more...]

Is Your Child Scared of Storms? Read This.

Posted on August 13, 2023
Severe weather can cause anxiety and fear in people of all ages. Dr. Emma Olivera, a pediatrician at Advocate Children’s Hospital, explains where those feelings may stem from in children. “Depending on their age, a child’s fear or anxiety around [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle for Mental Health

Posted on July 30, 2023
Join us at St. James’ School Chapel for the next Grace Prayer Circle meeting on Wednesday, August 2 from 7:00-7:30 pm as we pray for those living with mental health concerns and their loved ones. Grace Prayer Circle is a [read more...]

Free Screening: “Trauma Comes Home”

Posted on July 20, 2023
Military Outreach USA is sponsoring the premier showing in the Chicago area of “Trauma Comes Home.” This documentary film addresses the effects of the so-called “invisible” wounds of service, PTSD and Moral Injury, on our military active duty, Reservists, National Guard, [read more...]

How Team Sports Can Benefit Mental Health

Posted on July 14, 2023
It is no secret exercise is good for our physical and mental health. For many children and adolescents, participating in sports can be a great way to get moving while having fun. Between stress relief and sharpening teamwork and collaboration [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle: Next Meeting, July 5

Posted on June 26, 2023
Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry On the first Wednesday of each month, the Mental Health Ministry Team will host a Grace Prayer Circle. You can join us as we [read more...]

Moving Forward in Hope

Posted on May 12, 2023
The Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness Invites you to “Moving Forward in Hope,” An evening of prayer, connection and hope on Tuesday, May 23rd, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Our goal is to create a safe place for those living with or those [read more...]

Grace Prayer Circle

Posted on March 29, 2023
Grace Prayer Circle Praying for and with those affected by mental health concerns. Mental Health Ministry On the first Wednesday of each month, the Mental Health Ministry Team will host a Grace Prayer Circle from 7:00-7:30 in the St. James Chapel. [read more...]