Saturday 26th October
CTP x ISCAST Conference: Integrating Theology and Psychology
In-person
Saturday 26th Oct 2024 @ 9:00 am – Saturday 26th Oct 2024 @ 5:00 pm
Melbourne School of Theology, 5 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna
Identity. Addiction. Depression. Resilience. Optimism.
These five topics can summarise the world’s collective mental health experience of the last few years. And if you don’t fall under one of these brackets yourself, it’s certain you know someone who does.
But there are at least two good things that came out of the hardship. One, the light that’s been shone on the critical need for better mental health care. And two, the unique opportunity we have as Christians to promote a new, Christ-centred approach to mental health care.
Sessions
Session 1: Dr. Andrew Sloane
Troubled Gender between Creation and New Creation
Session 2: Prof. Michael Wong
Whole Person Mental Health Care in the 21st Century
Session 3: A/Prof. Alan Gijsbers
What is the science of clinical practice?
Session 4: A/Prof. Peggy Kern
Wellbeing vs Faith-Based Mental Health Approaches
Session 5: Dr. Lidia Lae
Redefining Resilience in post-Covid era for Christian Leaders and their Communities
Session 6: Dr. Sunny Philip
Growing Stronger Through Adversities – Optimism, Resilience, and Hardiness
Session 7: Panel of All Speakers
