The focus of Wellness Ministry at SBPC is wellness for everyone. Please utilize this page for resources that are updated on a regular basis. Customized resources can be accessed through Melissa Bolt, see contact info at bottom of the page...
WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES
WELLNESS NIGHT (October 9th, 2024) - POSTPONED
Wellness Night Oct. 9th POSTPONED
Due to Tropical Storm Milton, Will Hutcherson is unable to make it out to California this week. Please pray for his family as they are in the direct path of the storm looking to hit late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning.
We will move this Wellness Night to February - still nailing down the date but will likely be February 5th or 12th.
Please reach out to Melissa Bolt with any concerns or questions - wellness@solanapres.org OR 858-314-9616
Dr. Chinwé Williams Ph.D. & Will Hutcherson
To say that I (Melissa Bolt) am excited is an understatement. Middle School and High School students will be joining in Debin Hall to hear Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson speak. Students and Adults will also have some break-out time with our speakers. Dr. Chinwé Williams and Will Hutcherson are amazing speakers on the national stage for youth mental health and the church. Last Fall, we were blessed to have Dr. Chinwé Williams with us; this Fall we get both experts! This is NOT TO BE MISSED! This evening will not only provide you with important information about youth mental health, but it will equip you to function better as a person, parent, and/or grandparent. Come, learn and grow.
Speaker - Dr. Chinwé Williams Ph.D.
Dr. Chinwé Williams, Ph. D. is a Licensed and Board-Certified therapist, speaker, author, and consultant. She is a former graduate counseling professor, college and high school counselor, and executive coach. She is currently a trainer and consultant for K-12 schools, non-profit, for-profit, faith-based, and corporate work settings. Dr. Williams is a frequently invited expert blog and podcast contributor. Her expertise lies in areas of adolescent, family, and women’s wellness, stress/anxiety management, and trauma recovery.
She is the owner of Meaningful Solutions Counseling Consulting, where she maintains a growing private practice in Roswell, GA serving adolescents, young adults, individuals, and families. Dr. Williams is the co-author of the best-selling book Seen: Healing Despair and Anxiety in Kids and Teens Through the Power of Connection.
More information on Dr. Chinwé Williams can be found at https://meaningfulsolutionscounseling.com/.
Speaker - Will Hutcherson
Will Hutcherson is an author, speaker, and pastor. Will has been a Next Gen and Student Pastor for over 15 years. Over the past several years he has become increasingly passionate about finding practical ways to bring hope to kids and teens who are facing increasing amounts of anxiety, depression, and despair. This led to him starting Curate Hope, a non-profit that focuses on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and partnering with schools, churches, and parents to help heal despair in teens. Will seeks to build a bridge between the local church and the schools and families that are navigating this mental health crisis.
More information about Will Hutcherson can be found at https://willhutch.com/.
*Dr. Chinwé Williams & Will Hutcherson have co-authored 2 best-selling books SEEN and BEYOND THE SPIRAL
Please register below for this event.
*NOTE - this event will NOT be live-streamed or recorded
If you have ANY questions, please feel free to reach out to Melissa Bolt via email at wellness@solanapres.org or cell (858)314-9616
Fall 2024 “Understanding Your Grief” (September 19, 2024)
If you or someone you know are on a grief journey from the loss of a loved one or dear friend and are seeking more understanding, healing, and support, this is an invitation to sign up for either Thursday Afternoon or Evening grief support groups. This 10-week faith-based support group experience will include sharing, prayer, and the 10 Touchstones from Understanding Your Grief.
If you have any questions regarding wellness opportunities, please contact wellness@solanapres.org.
PAST EVENTS
Wellness Night (January 31, 2024)
It was a great night with about 60 in attendance - students, parents and grandparents. We all learned a lot as Morgan shared her story and answered many questions from the group!
Morgan is the Regional Director for Minding Your Mind California. More information about her and Minding You Mind can be found here https://mindingyourmind.org/our-programs/parent-programs/.
RESOURCES
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis please call 988 (the 911 for mental health emergencies). More information and chat/text options can be found by clicking the below button.
Grace in Real Time Podcast about preteen mental health is produced by a great team here at SBPC - Paula and Jamie Mazza.
A Mental Health Test. Online screening can be a tool in helping to decide when to seek professional resources. Mental Health America has a variety of screenings through this link.
The US Surgeon General has warned that teenage mental health has reached a crisis stage. Learn more
FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION
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Melissa Bolt MSW is our Director of Wellness and Assistant Director of Children’s & Preteen Ministries. She is available to help you with your wellness needs through:
- Connecting you with appropriate and tailored resources
- Discussing if/which resources could be helpful to your circumstances
- Praying with you
She is able to meet via technology or in-person in her office on SBPC Campus. Please reach out with any questions, needs, or requests. All inquiries/conversations will be kept confidential.
Contact
Cell (858)314-9616 Call or Text
Note that Melissa is out of the office on Fridays and Saturdays, so emails and calls will be returned starting on Mondays
Wellness will be working in conjunction with all of the programs and resources here at SPBC (see The Care Resource Guide). This program is in addition to what we have always offered.
