Unmuted | A Sanctuary Course (In-Person Only)

UNMUTED - Giving teens a loud voice to speak on quiet struggles is a FREE 8 week, Christ centered Course designed to help students with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and have a sense of belonging. The course is designed to reduce stigma, increase awareness within faith communities, increase positive attitudes towards help-seeking and mental health care, and prepare students for a faith journey that includes seasons of flourishing and languishing.

Each session includes a short educational film featuring dynamic presenters, the lived experience story of a young Christian, a panel of youth discussing the lived experience story, and several discussion questions. Participants watch the films together during group meetings.

This course is for:

Students with questions about mental health and mental health challenges.

Students seeking the Mental health professional field.

Students living with mental health challenges.

Students supporting other students with mental health challenges.

Students seeking to engage those they know in conversations about mental health, mental health challenges, and faith.

Dates: October 17 - December 5th

Time: 10 am - 12 pm Saturdays

Location: LFCC Teen Zone

Disclaimer: The purpose of The Sanctuary Youth Series is to raise awareness and reduce stigma by starting conversations about mental health in faith communities. Consequently, The Sanctuary Youth Series is intended for educational purposes only and the information provided is not a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice. If you feel you may need medical advice, please consult a qualified health care professional.

The films included in The Sanctuary Youth Series capture the experiences of young people in their own words. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not always represent the views of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries.

The Sanctuary Youth Series does not contain graphic content, but it does address sensitive topics. This resource is recommended for use with students eleven to fifteen years of age.

* Once you complete your registration, you’ll receive the link to your free resources that go along with this powerful and meaningful class.