Rev Silvia Purdie - The Equip Series of mental health training for local churches - July - Sept 2026

The Equip Series of mental health training for local churches
A newly forming national network of Christian leaders is offering a monthly series on the first Monday night, with the aim of equipping home group leaders and people who offer pastoral care, in specific areas of mental health. Koha registration gets you access to all of the series.
Past recordings can be viewed at: https://www.conversationscounselling.nz/equip-series.html

Monday 6 July
Men and mental health
Rev Raharuhi Koia brings decades of experience through military chaplaincy, local church ministry, Te Ao Māori leadership and mental health
https://events.humanitix.com/equip-july

Monday 3 August
Strategies: Be kind to your mind
Julia Grace is a musician, public speaker and educator in faith and mental health. Her book ‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ is a toolbox for being more OK, taking responsibility for ourselves and supporting others.  
https://events.humanitix.com/equip-august

Monday 7 September at 7pm
Addiction
Helen Schmidt-Sopoaga is Clinical Lead at Community Alcohol & Drug Services in South Auckland. Her service was recently recognised with a Lifetime Award by DAPAANZ. 
https://events.humanitix.com/equip-september-addiction

Co-ordinated by Rev Silvia Purdie - Conversations Seminars - https://www.conversationscounselling.nz/seminars.html