Family Wellness
Bringing our Faith into the home through education and fellowship, along with strengthening family ties.
OBJECTIVES
- Provide families with help to navigate the everyday struggles they may face
- Create a safe place for people to ask questions and find additional resources
- Establish a fun environment while offering stewardship, care, and service to others.
- Offer education through presentations and fellowship through potluck dinners and charity projects.
MEETINGS
Family nights and lectures/keynote speakers are hosted periodically each year.
RESOURCES
Family Wellness Ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco
Family and Parenting – Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
MENTAL HEALTH
We Are What We Think - A Practical Look at How Our Thoughts Determine Our Lives - George Papageorge, MFT
Finding Peace in a Chaotic and Noisy World - Jesus’ Response to Trauma, Fear, Anxiety, and Anger - Rev. Fr. Tom Tsagalakis, MFT
Give Yourself a Break – The Power of Self Compassion - Angela Colville, LCSW
Lessening our Stress While Nurturing our Resilience - Rev. Fr. Timothy Pavlatos
Support for Caregivers
Caregiving – Why Should the Church Care?
Church Fathers and Saints on Life and Suffering
Elderly in Scripture Selections
Pastoral Responses to Caregivers
Recommended Psalms – Distress (English)
