John Thurman - Overcoming Depression
January 23-25, 2009  For You or a Loved one...Depression is one of the greatest killers of our time. It impacts the mind, body and spirit, and ripples out to touch family, friends and work. Depression distorts our view of God as well as ourselves. Whether you struggle with depression or are a loved one of someone fighting this disease, John Thurman wants to show you a way out. At this hope-filled, restorative conference, he will share 15 strategies for identifying, managing and overcoming depression that have worked in his family and in the lives of countless others. He incorporates times of teaching, Q&A, and reflection designed to help lead you out of the fog of depression and back to a healthy life. Using Biblical teachings as well as cutting-edge research, John will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and a practical plan of action to win the battle against depression. Phone registration for this conference is currently available. IN HIS OWN WORDS: An interview with John Thurman Glen Eyrie: Hi John! We're excited to have you back for another retreat on such a needed topic. What will your conference focus on this time around? John Thurman: I will be teaching people practical, biblical principles they can use to overcome depression and other life dominating issues. The focus will be on depression but the principles have a broad application GE: Who do you consider your main audience for this conference? JT: My target is 35-55 year-old men and women who are either struggling with depression or have a family member who is experiencing depression. Sub-groups would include ministry leaders, pastors, lay counselors and missionaries. GE: Why are you passionate about this subject? JT: Great questions! Several reasons: Between 18 and 21 million American suffer from mood disorders including major depression and bipolar disorder, including Christians! In most cases depression is treatable. My unique approach and teaching style includes humor, storytelling, multimedia, research and practical, biblical principles that anyone can apply. I will include the latest research on medical approaches as well as some information on nutritional approaches to treatment. My main goal is to help people understand how they can learn to manage their thought life (Proverbs 4:23, 2 Cor. 10:5), as well as other scriptures to help improve themselves in body, mind and spirit. GE: That seems to be an incredibly thorough and hope-filled approach! What are two things you want attendees to take away from your retreat? JT: One, a refreshed sense of God’s purpose and presence in their lives. And two, the ability to understand their thought life and apply the scriptures in ways that will give them strength and freedom. GE: Thanks so much, John. We look forward to having you here and the lives that will be touched through this retreat! SESSION TOPICS (subject to change): Session 1: "Depression--The Big Black Hole" A look at the current statistics, the impact of depression, as well as some Biblical examples of depression. Session 2: The Belief, Brain, and Body Connection. How our thoughts and beliefs impact how we act and feel. Emphasis will be on understanding the interconnectivity of all three. Session 3: The Bible and Depression Explore seven different instances of depressed Biblical characters in the both the OT and NT. This section will help attendees identify symptoms as well as ways God helped individuals cope with and overcome depression. Session 4: Bouncing Back from Depression A systematic way of incorporating scriptures into dealing effectively with life issues. We will look at the importance of developing a biblical mindset in dealing with life in positive, powerful ways. Session 5: Building Biblical Resilience The closing session will continue to build on the principles that have been taught with a challenge to launch out in to a new, forward-looking life. The main emphasis will be to move from being a victim to being an overcomer. SPEAKER As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Educator, speaker, and writer, John Thurman combines Scripture with his energetic, humor-filled style to bring people into an authentic relationship with God. John is a regular guest on regional Christian radio and TV shows and is quoted as an expert by the media on subjects including depression and anger management. For more information on John, please visit his website.
PRICING AND REGISTRATIONDATES: January 23-25, 2009Conference Fee (program only):
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