Affirming Accompaniment in a Mental Health Pandemic

Tue, 03/08/2022 - 5:00pm EST to 6:00pm

This presentation will discuss ways to work with individuals that are suffering from mental health concerns. It will aim to help ministers understand the importance of early mental health intervention and also challenge ministers to recognize their limits in accompaniment. Ministers will learn to identify mental health red flags and find local professional services. Participants will be encouraged to prioritize burnout prevention by looking inward and reflecting on their personal mental health.

Maribel Rodriguez Laguna, M.A, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor

Maribel Laguna is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Irving, Texas, where she is the co-owner of In His Image Counseling Center, PLLC. She is also the board president of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. Maribel has worked as a counselor in a variety of settings including the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, Genesis Women’s Shelter, and Dallas Independent School District Youth and Family Centers. She specializes in pre-marital preparation, marital counseling, vocational discernment, as well as Affirmation Therapy. Additionally, Maribel is a presenter at various Catholic conferences around the country and has been a guest on EWTN’s Cara a Cara.

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Affirming Accompaniment in a Mental Health Pandemic

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