The Sanctuary Course

The Sanctuary Course is designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health

Course Summary

How can a church become a sanctuary—a place where individuals living with mental health challenges feel safe, supported, and a sense of belonging? 

The Sanctuary Course was created to inspire and equip communities of faith that are asking this important question. 


Developed in consultation with mental health professionals, theologians, and people with lived experience, this eight-session course explores key mental health topics and examines meaningful ways to offer companionship, support recovery, and promote wellbeing

The Sanctuary Course is a program designed to raise awareness and start conversations in local churches regarding mental health:

The course is for:
  • People with questions about mental health Mental health professionals with a wealth of knowledge to share 
  • Leaders who want to engage their community in mental health conversations 
  • People supporting loved ones with mental health problems 
  • People living with mental health problems

The Sanctuary Course is for anyone who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with other believers. This course and films address difficult and sensitive topics, and may not be appropriate for a young audience. It is not recommended for people ages 17 and younger

Course Structure

SESSION ONE  
MENTAL HEALTH


SESSION TWO
MENTAL ILLNESSES


SESSION THREE
STIGMA
 

SESSION FOUR
RECOVERY

SESSION FIVE
COMPANIONSHIP

SESSION SIX
RECOVERY



SESSION SEVEN
SELF-CARE


SESSION EIGHT
REFLECTION


Enroll in The Sanctuary Course today 

The Sanctuary Course

Free

  • The Sanctuary Course is a resource designed to engage communities of faith in vital conversations about mental health

Free

When you enrol during this special limited time period, 
you will get:

  • Eight modules emphasizing various aspects of the realities of living with mental health challenges
  • Course books which  addresses common questions, and explores important concepts from three perspectives: the psychological, the social, and the theological.
  • Downloadable Audio Books and Transcripts.  

You will be given access to one module per week so that you have ample time to dive into the lessons and execute that portion of the project plan BEFORE moving onto the next.

We do this to protect your time, attention and focus while sparing you from intense overwhelm that stops you in their tracks.

PYSCHOLOGICAL

Psychological perspectives primarily focus on the emotional and relational experiences of people living with mental health challenges. Our content is not intended to produce experts or mental health professionals; instead, it is designed to help you grow in awareness and empathy..

SOCIAL

The social perspective focuses on the ways that mental health challenges affect both individuals and communities of faith. 

THEOLOGICAL

The theological perspective considers the ways that faith can help us understand and respond to the realities of mental health challenges.

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Course Pricing

The Sanctuary Course

Free

  • The Sanctuary Course is a resource designed to engage communities of faith in vital conversations about mental health

Free