If you would like to become a Care Guide, caring for others in this community of faith, attending all four sessions is required. See the schedule on below.

If you have questions, give Lindy Purdy a call (952-473-8877) or send an email-lpurdy@wayzatacommunitychurch.org.

Each of these sessions is open to anyone in the community.  There will be pre-reading and homework assignments for each session.  

Four Concentrated Sessions
Tools for the Care Companion
1.    Tuesday, April 13, 2010
    6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
    Essential Tools for Care Companions #1
    •    Why, and what is involved in caring
    •    Confidentiality
    •    Boundaries
    •    Emotions and Feelings

2.    Tuesday April 20, 2010
    6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
    Essential Tools for Care Companions #2
    •    Hope and Despair
    •    Active Reflective Listening
    •    Scripture and Prayer
    •    The Power of Story

3.    Tuesday, April 27, 2010
    6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
    Theodicy—Why is there suffering?  (6:00- 7:00 p.m.)
    •    What is our role in walking with the suffering?
    Grief and Grief Care (7:00-8:30 p.m.)
    This part of the session will be for all current and
    past Called to Care Companions.

4.    Tuesday, May 11, 2010
    6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Colonnade
    •    Going to See
    •    Hospital and Nursing Home visits