Feeling Hopeless? You're not alone! 🦋 In Season 3, Episode 5 of the Madness & Grace Podcast, hosts Matthew Stanford, Ph.D., and Madeline Stiers, Ph.D., LCSW-S, dive into Rebuilding Lost Hope—even when life feels overwhelming. How would you define hope? What does hope mean to you? 

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Gateway to Hope Mental Health Coach Training
Explore Matthew Stanford, Ph.D.'s evidence-based Mental Health Coach Training — available in both English and Spanish. With the growing mental health crisis impacting communities everywhere, the need for trained Mental Health Coaches has never been greater.

This transformative program equips individuals and faith communities to compassionately support those experiencing mental distress, offer practical guidance, and serve as trusted mental health resources within their organizations. 

• Evidence-Based Training: Master core coaching skills like empathy, de-escalation, and referrals, plus strategies to lead mental health efforts in your community.
• Specialty Courses: Focus your training in Addiction & Behavioral Health Disorders, Aging & Elder Care, Child & Adolescent Mental Health, and Trauma.
• Flexible Learning: Finish in under 12 hours or go at your own pace with progress tracking.
• Ongoing Support: Get personalized guidance from our Community Education Team.
• Connected Community: Access forums, events, and a network of fellow certified coaches.

Learn more about our Mental Health Coach Training:

• English: https://learn.gthu.org/en/courses/mental-health-coach/
• Spanish: https://learn.gthu.org/es/courses/coach-de-la-salud-mental/

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Learn more about:

• Hope and Healing Center & Institute at HHCI.org
• Gateway to Hope, our mental health training program, at GTHU.org. GTHU offers evidence-based mental and behavioral health training through our Learning Portal, resources, and ongoing support to individuals, faith communities, schools, and workplaces. Visit Learn.GTHU.org to explore our trainings and start your transformative journey today!

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