Pathways To Promise

Join us on, May 12th at 12 PM CT on Zoom Taste of Companionship introduces Pathways to Promise, Companionship, and provides time for questions and answers, all in about half an hour. Invite a friend to attend with you to learn all about Companionship! NEXT PRESENTATION - Monday, May 12th at 12 PM CT led by Mark Stephenson, Board President and Interim Executive Director Register here - https://lnkd.in/eX7sHmDi #pathways2promise #mentalhealthsupport #companionship #tasteofcompanionship

We are hiring a Companionship Coordinator Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our team as the Companionship Coordinator. This part-time contract role involves overseeing the promotion, planning, coordination, and execution of Pathways Companionship training events, supporting Community Trainers, and supporting Companionship partnerships with other organizations. To learn more and apply visit: https://lnkd.in/gyGXaPMH

On this #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of justice and equality by continuing the fight for equitable mental health care. NAMI's CHEA initiative empowers Black/African Ancestry communities with tools to support mental well-being. Together, let’s break the stigma and build hope for the future. #MLKDay Learn more: chea.nami.org

Join us tomorrow, January 8, 12 PM CT on Zoom Taste of Companionship introduces Pathways to Promise, Companionship, and provides time for questions and answers, all in about half an hour. Invite a friend to attend with you to learn all about Companionship! NEXT PRESENTATION - Tomorrow, January 8, 12 PM CT led by Rita Rippentrop, National Trainer Apprentice. Register on our website - www.pathways2promise.org #pathways2promise #mentalhealthsupport #companionship

Do you want to lead Companionship Workshops? Apply to be trained as a Community Trainer! This virtual, two-day course includes: Become a Companion, a three-hour workshop that teaches participants the principles and practices of Companionship that equips them to come alongside a person in distress. Community Trainer Training, an eight hour training that teaches people to lead the Become a Companionship workshops themselves. Upcoming Training: Become a Companion, Wednesday, January 15, 5 - 8 PM Central. Community Trainer Training, Saturday, January 18, 9 AM - 5:00 PM Central. People who are approved for Community Trainer training will be automatically registered for Become a Companion. For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/gcjtDnCm

The Become a Companion Workshop equips ordinary individuals to reach out to those in distress, offering vital public social support as they navigate their path to healing. It harnesses our innate capacity for empathy to recognize each person's individuality and treat them with utmost respect. In Companionship, we simply offer our presence through genuine human connection, listening attentively, showing hospitality, and standing by them as neighbors on their journey towards recovery and wellness. Learn about the revolutionary Companionship Model which has five important tenets: hospitality, neighboring, side-by-side, listening, and accompaniment. You will gain an understanding of how to move from a transactional exchange model to a relational engagement model that enables substantial change when helping others. Details of our next training event: Become a Companion, Wednesday, January 15, 5 - 8 PM Central. For more information and to register, visit www.pathways2promise.org

Last month, Dr. George Williams resigned as our Executive Director. We are grateful for Dr. George’s service to our organization for the past year and a half. Among other things, during his tenure Dr. George ● Helped organize and train a team of six National Trainers who lead the online Community Trainer training events. ● Revised Companionship Workshop Curriculum: This rewrite preserved the core content of Companionship while revamping both the instructor and participant guides. The updated materials reduce preparation time, script the training for ease of delivery, and cater to diverse adult learning preferences. ● Created Video Resources: These include 22 “Mental Health Minute” videos, a video succinctly describing the need for and practice of Companionship, and a video introducing Pathways to Promise. ● Wrote a Grant Proposal: secured a significant grant for Pathways for 2024 from a foundation. Rev. Mark Stephenson, Pathways Board President, has stepped in to serve as our Interim Executive Director. If you have questions, please be in touch at admin@pathways2promise.org. Visit our website to see more announcements and other mental health trainings and resources we offer - www.pathwaystopromise.org

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