Register here to join us March 26th lunchtime for Pastoring with a Dual Diagnosis.
In this webinar, Seth Perry will share his personal and professional journey of pastoring while living with a dual diagnosis. He will explore the challenges and stigma that clergy face in seeking mental health and addiction recovery, as well as the unique strengths that come from leading with lived experience. Attendees will be empowered to destigmatize mental health and addiction in their faith communities, advocate for compassionate support, and foster open conversations that break down barriers to healing. Pastor Perry also will highlight the value of his involvement in his county’s opioid settlement council.
Seth Perry is a Lutheran pastor who lives well with bipolar disorder. In February 2023, he made the decision to openly share his mental health diagnosis at church. Since then, Pastor Seth has aimed to initiate conversations about mental health and its relationship with faith. His own experiences with a mental health condition, coupled with his commitment to therapy and a healthy lifestyle, have enabled him to effectively pursue his calling as a pastor while managing his condition. Pastor Seth Perry hopes to create an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals struggling with mental health challenges, both inside and outside the church, can find understanding, acceptance, and the necessary resources for healing and growth. (https://giveupthestigma.com/bio/)
The Phoenix Spirit articles by Seth: https://giveupthestigma.com/press/