The Church of the Palms UCC decided in January 2020 to explore certification as a W.I.S.E. congregation for mental health under the guidelines of the UCC General Synod. The UCC General Synod voted in 2015 to overwhelmingly adopt a resolution to develop a network of churches that are welcoming, inclusive, supportive and engaged (W.I.S.E.) for mental health.
The Palms remains committed to the whole person: all of their life experiences, joys, concerns, sorrows. We offer the following resources:
January 2021: Start the New Year WISE
God’s Promises: S is for Shining Forth
God’s Promises: E is for Endued
God’s Promises: S is for Steadfast
God’s Promises: I is for Initiator
God’s Promises: M is for Mercy
God’s Promises: O is for Overture
God’s Promises: R is for Ready
God’s Promises: P is for Proclamation
You are Not Alone: Writing the Psalms
Strength Over Silence: You are Not Alone
Strength Over Silence: Discovering my Superpower
Strength Over Silence: Tackling Mental Health Stigma
Checklist for Preparedness at Home
Invigorate, be Valiant, and Exhilarate Yourself and Those Around You
Optimal Grace and Generous Self-Care
Self Talk: Identifying, Challenging, Changing
Anger: Styles of Communication
Processing Anger; Managing Grief
Finding the Positive After Loss
Read Shea Darian’s article about “a new way of doing grief.”
WISE Moment for Mental Wellness: Intense Emotions
View and print this resource: Intense Feelings: Defuse Them
Shea Darian: Grief as a Creative Life Force
Comfort in a Basket – with Kay Klinkenborg.
Learn the techniques and benefits of TONGLEN as taught by Kay Klinkenborg.
Transform Negative Emotions Into Positive Thoughts—with Kay Klinkenborg