Stress, Loss and Grief training offered to equip laity in supportive work amid dual pandemics

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Laity are often in the position to offer support and compassion to others, particularly in this time of a dual pandemic of the virus and racial tension. The Lay Leaders of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church, Disaster Response, Oregon/Idaho Abundant Health and the New Circuit Riders have created this online training for you on Stress, Loss and Grief. This training can be shown through a Zoom meeting and covers: 

  • The dynamics of stress, loss and grief.
  • How to support others when they are experiencing this.
  • How to care for yourself so you can care for others.

Below are links to the training on Vimeo, a participant handout and instructions for using this training in a discussion group.

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God… – Acts 20:28

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