MISSION STATEMENT: Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
OUR PURPOSE: As a community of women created in the image of God, called to discipleship in Jesus Christ,
and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to grow in faith, affirm our gifts,
support one another in our callings, engage in ministry and action,
and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
Immanuel Lutheran in Greenwood
Teen Suicide Prevention
The Teen Suicide Prevention resolution that SCWELCA approved last year at our Convention was also passed at the Triennial convention in September, 2023. The next step is to have at the convention video resources, speaker and speaker convention table to address the need. We are also encouraging the South Carolina conferences to speak on this at their respective meetings and events. Please view the following video." We encourage everyone to pass this on to your family and friends. Have discussions and let's see what we can do the reduce these tragic events.
Suicide Prevention and Hope
with Pamela Morris-Perez
My guest today, Dr. Pamela Morris-Perez is someone who approaches this subject with the heart of a grieving mom and the mind of a professor and practitioner who wants to make change possible and wants to teach us how we can help. This is such an important conversation on how communities can help prevent adolescent suicide.
In this conversation, Kate and Pamela discuss:
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Poignant reflections on being a suicide loss survivor from a parent who is grieving the loss of her child—a topic so rarely discussed
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Why we say “died by suicide”
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How we can prevent teen suicide—including what signs to look for, what to ask, and next steps to take when you’re concerned
Be healthy. Be happy.Be you. Beautiful.
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