It is often hard to balance ALL THE THINGS. Sports, school work, extra-curricular activities, church and  many other things that fill our schedules. It is stressful to keep up with all the demands on our lives. This kind of stress can take a toll and negatively impact our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.

As part of the ECYC's continued commitment to offer faith based mental health and wellness resources, this Lenten series will encourage young people to improve their body, mind and spirit balance. This 3 part series is for young people in grades 6 - 12 will focus on learning effective coping strategies to balance the stresses and demands of everyday life.

Registration for this event is required.  We will meet via ZOOM for all three.  Please include a valid email address that is checked regularly where the ZOOM link can be emailed ahead of each session.

This series is offered for individuals and for youth groups in a hybrid format. Please contact Emily Gowdy Canady if you are planning to offer this as a hybrid option in your parish.

Resources will be emailed ahead of each meeting.

Susan Peek, LCSW,  is serving as Clinical support for this series. Susan has experience providing counseling in school-based and clinical settings to young people with trauma histories, ADHD, or who are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss and other emotional and behavioral challenges. She uses interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, therapeutic art, and therapeutic play to help individuals and families address challenges with emotional and behavioral concerns. She provides affirming therapy to the LGBTQ+ community.

Chaplain for this series - The Rev'd Michelle Bullock - St. Peter's by the Sea

Youth Leaders from around the diocese will facilitate aspects of the program in breakout rooms.

Sunday March 13th - 6:00 - 7:30
Sunday, March 20th 14th - 6:00 - 7:30
Sunday, March 27th 12th - 6:00 - 7:30