Healing Presence – 22 Mar 2025
API Care and Counselling is happy to organise this workshop to help participants explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation.
Over the last decade, mental health services have promoted meditation for self-care, but these practices do not typically include Christian contemplative meditation. In this workshop, led by a pastor and a clinical psychologist, participants will explore the differences between mindfulness and contemplative practices, and delve into the spiritual roots of contemplative meditation.
The workshop offers practical skills for integrating contemplation into daily self-care routines and uncovers its profound benefits for spiritual formation. Join the discussion to address common challenges in maintaining a regular contemplative practice and work towards an enriched spiritual journey of holistic wellness.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of contemplative meditation and its roots within the Christian tradition
- Understand the distinction between mindfulness and contemplative meditation practices
- Explore the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation for personal wellness, including stress reduction, emotional regulation, and increased self-awareness
- Develop skills for incorporating contemplation into daily soul-care routines
Who should attend:
- Christian interested in deepening their spiritual practice with contemplative meditation techniques
- Mental Health Professionals who want to incorporate contemplative practices into their therapeutic approach for Christian clients
- Church workers and leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of Christian contemplative meditation for pastoral care and spiritual guidance
- Anyone looking to improve their overall well-being through spiritual practices
Trainer Biographies
Pastor Choo May Eng Jodi
MTh (Theology), MDiv, GradDip (Spiritual Direction)
May Eng holds M.Div. and M.Th. degrees from Trinity Theological College, Singapore. She teaches theology and church history at the Asian Pastoral Institute, has published in theological journals, and serves as the centre pastor of Crystal Tabernacle.
Dr Matthew Lim
DClinPsy (Clinical Psychology), DPhil, GradDip (Pastoral Studies)
Matthew is a registered psychologist and clinical supervisor with the Singapore Psychological Society. He has worked in public mental health, supporting adults with severe emotional challenges and childhood adversities, integrating third-wave meditative psychotherapy.
Healing Presence: Contemplative Meditation for Self-care
DATE: Saturday, 22 March 2025
TIME: 9.30am–12.30pm
VENUE: Asian Pastoral Institute, 20 Aljunied Road, Singapore 389805
FEE: 60$
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