Philomena's Friends Peer-to-Peer Helping Workshop

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is hosting a peer-to-peer workshop for volunteers, church staff, and any who want to be more informed helpers. The workshop will be held 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. A box lunch will be provided. 

Limited space available. Please register at [email protected]. 

Topics will include:

• What Catholic spirituality says about friendship
• Recognizing possible symptoms of mental health concerns
• Active listening skills
• Communicating to someone that you are concerned about her/him
• How to encourage them to seek help
• Knowing your limits and setting boundaries
• Recognizing and responding to mental health crisis warning signs

Mass will be celebrated at St. John Neumann Church at 8:05 a.m. for those who wish to attend.