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Communal Mental Health: How We Care for Our Mental Health Together

By NBA Cares | March 7, 2024

The Mental Health and Wellness Program of the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) prioritizes mental health justice and wellness equity for the upliftment of all…

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SoulCare Moment: Let Us Breathe

By NBA Cares | March 7, 2024

This SoulCare Moment serves as an intentional time of care and compassion to care for our souls and our mental health. It was recorded during NBA’s 2024 Black History Month…

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SoulCare: A Guided Breathing Exercise

By NBA Cares | December 19, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Steward Your Self Care: A Self-Care Plan and Coloring Book

By NBA Cares | December 18, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Surviving the Holidays

By NBA Cares | December 18, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Visio Divina: A Mindfulness Practice

By NBA Cares | December 13, 2023

In June 2023, a group of diverse mental health professionals were called together to serve on a two-year Mental Health Equity Cohort (MHEC) led by Director of Mental Health and Wellness,…

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Love is an Action Word: A Discussion on Reproductive Justice

By NBA Cares | November 16, 2023

Love is an Action Word: Reproductive Justice is a series created to engage the church in light of the reversal of Roe versus Wade. Over the course of several months,…

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The Corner: A BIPOC Clergy Retreat Model

By NBA Cares | August 24, 2023

The National Benevolent Association offers a resource for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Clergy in need of rest and respite. The content for this guide was created and gathered…

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Resourcing Congregations and Clergy on Spiritual Care for Older Adults

By NBA Cares | June 28, 2023

Resources for Individuals, Congregations and Organizations Welcome to this page for collaboration and expansion of ministries with older adults from the NBA Innovative Conversation Group on Older Adult Ministries! Since…

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Pride SoulCare

By NBA Cares | June 12, 2023

This Pride SoulCare Sunday was a collaboration between the National Benevolent Association and Disciples Alliance Q for an intentional time of care and compassion with our LGBTQIA+ siblings. Let us envision a…

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SoulCare: Lunch Break

By NBA Cares | May 24, 2023

The NBA Mental Health & Wellness presents SoulCare: Lunch Break, an intentional time for a midday pause and a chance to practice self-care. This SoulCare session was offered as part…

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Gun Violence and Mental Health

By NBA Cares | May 4, 2023

In the last few years, gun violence has increased at an alarming rate and has impacted our communities greatly. For Mental Health Awareness Month 2023, the National Benevolent Association’s Mental…

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Resources for Transgender Day of Visibility and Beyond

By NBA Cares | April 6, 2023

Each year, March 31 is recognized as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV). Founded in 2009, the day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender non-conforming…

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The Zillennial Experience: Faith, Justice, and Community

By NBA Cares | March 27, 2023

As younger Millennials and the first of Generation-Z are being ushered into adulthood [Zillennials], we are offering a panel discussion with young adults (YA) and YA leaders, influencers, and supporters.…

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Back to the Basics: Self-Care and Wellness for Clergy and Leaders

By NBA Cares | February 1, 2023

While most people start the new year setting unsustainable resolutions, few truly focus on basic wellness practices for daily nourishment. This webinar encourages viewers to ‘get back to the basics’…

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SoulCare: Warmth and Wellness

By NBA Cares | December 16, 2022

NBA’s Mental Health & Wellness Director, Joselyn Spence, along with singer Diana Tyler and poet Rev. Rae Karim share a moment to pause, process, and care for ourselves this holiday season. We encourage…

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Mental Health & Wellness Access with Well Watered Soul Inc.

By NBA Cares | November 7, 2022

Part of the National Benevolent Association’s mission is to work alongside other ministries that are working to cultivate compassionate communities in their area. One of the organizations working to do…

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Webinar: How Congregations Can Organize Around Justice Issues

By NBA Cares | October 18, 2022

With the right tools, congregations can play a big role in social justice issues that arise in their communities. This webinar explores the practice of building relationships and creating local…

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Webinar: Restorative Justice in Action

By NBA Cares | October 14, 2022

Our criminal justice and corrections system is not working well. Prisons and jails are overcrowded and filled with a disproportionate number of people of color and the rate of return…

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Empowering Others Through Their Mental Health Journey

By NBA Cares | May 26, 2022

This year, for Mental Health Awareness Month we asked Disciples to respond creatively to this question: Where do you see God in your mental health journey? We received recorded songs,…

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