Craig Rennebohm, United Church of Christ minister and founder of the Mental Health Chaplaincy, is internationally recognized for his work with the homeless mentally ill on the streets of Seattle. Drawing on personal experience, Craig will narrate a journey that leads from an understanding of the brain, into an exploration of mental illness, recovery and the role of faith and spirituality in the healing process.  This slide-illustrated talk will look at recent research on the brain and spirituality; map spiritual issues as they arise in the course of depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, addictions and trauma; and suggest ways in which faith groups, clergy, community, providers and advocates can work together to maximize health and well being.

Craig has taught in settings ranging from local congregations in Seattle to seminars in Jamaica and Bosnia.  His creative work at the intersection of spirituality was recognized most recently with the National Alliance on Mental Illness 2009 Richard T. Greer Award for Advocacy.  He is a member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Faithnet advisory board and consultant to Pathways to Promise, a national interfaith resource on Mental Illness.  He is the author of "Souls in the Hands of a Tender God: Stories of Hope and Healing on the Streets."

Prospect Congregational Church
1919 E. Prospect Street, Seattle

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