Emmaus Companions Newsletter - April 16, 2021
Hello Everyone,
Even as we find ourselves in the midst of a second round of wintery weather, I pray that the Easter season has provided you and your loved ones with some measure of hope in the new life of Spring that is to come and that the whole of creation groans for in eager anticipation.
We were blessed in our support meeting last month to have three new members join us for companionship and conversation. These sessions, though virtual, for now, continue to provide light and hope for many of us as we encounter new stressors in our caregiving relationships during these unusual and challenging times.
This month's issue of Emmaus Companions features a look at the role the Psalms can play in both our spiritual lives and in building mental health resiliency. We've also included a discussion from the 2014 Hope for Mental Health conference on integrating physical, spiritual, and mental health as well as a helpful, free download from Mental Health First Aid Canada.
Peace and God Bless,
Deacon Eric
"While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them, but their eyes were kept from recognizing him...As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying, ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them." - Luke 24:15-16;28-29
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22
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From The Emmaus Family Support Blog:
Language of Pain: The Psalms and Our Mental Health
When my wife and I took a trip to Niagara Falls three years ago, our social media feeds rapidly filled up with photos and comments about how much fun we were having. It was such an exciting trip that, upon our return, we readily, and happily told anyone who would listen about the amazing sights we had seen and things we had done.
Integrating Physical, Spiritual Health, and Mental Health - Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, Father Luke Dysinger & Dr. Eric Johnson
The spread of COVID-19 has caused many Canadians to change their everyday lives to help “flatten the curve” to avoid a spike in cases that would overwhelm our health services.
This is a good time to remember, however, that not only do you have resiliency skills and you can cope...you can also continue to support others.
We are providing you with a document that you can download and serve as reference guide to help you deal with mental health challenges.
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