Why Enroll in This Course?
Understanding mental illness and promoting wellness is a core mission of the Church. This intensive training, delivered by the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD), addresses critical blind spots and biases impacting education and treatment within our communities. By completing this course, you will acquire practical frameworks and theological understanding to better serve individuals, couples, and families within your parish communities.
Are you a diocesan or parish leader looking to advance the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in the Church and society? This comprehensive on-demand course provides the specialized knowledge required to integrate mental health ministry, reduce stigma, and offer compassionate, evidence-based care within your Catholic setting.
This course consists of recorded sessions from the NCPD Summer Intensive on Mental Health, originally held between Monday, 06/09/2025, and Thursday, 06/12/2025. Gain instant access to 6 expert-led modules addressing vital areas of mental health ministry, available whenever and wherever you need them.
Dr. Jean Nanos, Psy.D.
Topic: Accompaniment
Brother Fred Cabras, OFM Cap. and Steve Nash
Topic: Trauma-Informed Care
Jennifer L.K. Charles, Ph.D.
Topic: Removing Stigma
Ben Wortham
Topic: Mental Health and the Unhoused
Chris Miller, Ed.D.
Topic: Mental Health and Catholic Schools
