RealiTEA Coffee House
On Saturday March 1, 2008, we hosted our first RealiTEA Coffee House. Last year,
the Renewal counseling team conducted a survey to better understand the needs of our church
members and found that "depression" was the most prevalent issue for both men and women.
Through the Coffee House event, the counseling team hoped to address this issue by providing
relevant information as well as promoting an open environment for members to share and relate.
The event consisted of showing a CCEF video regarding depression, a time of discussion
and sharing, and a Q&A session. We were also lucky enough to have someone exhibit her beautiful
artwork, as well as hearing the testimony of a pastor's personal struggle with depression.
In addition, all attendees were offered the opportunity to speak with counseling team members
afterwards.
Based on a survery provided for participants, we decided to consider starting a
focus/support group for depression. Ideally, we would also like to hold a Coffee House
every 3 months with future topics and focus groups including addiction, anxiety,
bereavement, anger, family issues, etc.
Book Resource List
This list is intended to be a resource for finding books to help you in building a Godly perspective
on depression for you or someone you know. Please note that the books can be ordered online through
the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (www.ccef.org).
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Top Selling Books:
Depression – A Stubborn Darkness
by Edward T. Welch (web only price: $14.99)
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Mini Books:
Depression – The Way Up When You Are Down
by Edward T. Welch (web only price: $2.69)
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Contact the COUNSELING TEAM
for questions or concerns.
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