As part of the US Bishops October Catholic Mental Health Campaign, we will be offering Whole Hearted, a free parish-based trauma awareness program FOR ALL adults. Published by Catholic Charities USA, Whole Hearted provides information about trauma and helps you privately reflect on your own experience.
Trauma is defined as a disruption of one’s normal physical, mental, emotional or social ability due to big, small, ordinary or extraordinary experiences or situations.
Though we will gather in community, Whole Hearted is not a support group nor is it a clinical resource. It is “quiet” program that consists mainly of private journal exercises and short, small group discussions for those who wish to briefly share their own experiences.
All participants receive a free Whole Hearted journal, which:
Provides sound mental health information on trauma
Integrates our Catholic spirituality
Enables private reflection on your personal responses to trauma
Introduces practices that can help you and/or loved ones move forward
We will meet on Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 4-5pm in the Marian Room. Please register by September 25th by calling the office at 920-865-7844 or via email [email protected]