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Welcoming the Stranger – A Podcast

October 30, 2018

Our very own Kae Eaton was invited to participate in a Spiritual Care Podcast hosted through www.humanmedia.org.  The episode featured the stories of a variety of caregivers who foster personal transformation, including Mental Health Chaplaincy associates Larry Clum, Rev. Beverly Hartz, and Rev. Jonathan Neufeld. You can listen online or download the whole podcast: https://www.humanmedia.org/product/spiritual-care/#4… Read More

The Art Heals Project

June 16, 2018

The Mental Health Chaplaincy, in partnership with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, currently runs an outreach program for Seattle residents called The Art Heals Project (formerly The Karen Korn Creativity Project). The project was created in memory of Karen Korn, who lived her life creatively and died by suicide after she lived for a short time… Read More

The Power of Presence

October 19, 2015

Since the middle of June, it has been my privilege and challenge to volunteer as a companion with the Mental Health Chaplaincy.  Having worked as a therapist for many years in a community mental health center, I engaged in the lives of many people.  It was an opportunity to help them navigate through the tangles… Read More

Mental Health First Aid

September 7, 2015

Mental Health Chaplaincy is honored to partner with SAMHSA  to offer a Mental Health First Aid course this Fall! Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  This event will be geared for faith communities… Read More

March 2015 Update

September 7, 2015

 Companionship Trainings, Resources, and what we’re thinking about… We have a new office and have become a 501c3! We are very excited to announce that the Mental Health Chaplaincy is now a 501c3 corporation!!  Our new offices are at All Pilgrim’s Christian Church on Capitol Hill, the historic home of the work of the Chaplaincy, on… Read More

Understanding Trauma

January 29, 2015

“This changes everything…” was one response to Barbara Bennett’s workshop on Understanding Trauma at St. Mark’s. Barb began by noting that our most sacred writings are rooted in events of personal and social trauma, overwhelming moments of suffering and struggle. Her presentation described how our brain and body respond, how we develop patterns of freezing,… Read More