Book Launch | Soul Care for Self-Injury
Where: Emmanuel College Chapel and Online, Free
About this Event: Soul Care for Self-Injury: Theological Reflection and Spiritual Care Strategies is a new book by Amy Panton, assistant professor of practical theology at Emmanuel College. Through a thoughtful theological lens, Amy explores the complexities of self-injury, offering insights and spiritual care strategies for those who support individuals on their healing journey. At the event, Amy will converse with Dr. Iris J. Gildea and Shauna Kubossek, discussing key insights from the book, followed by an open Q&A session. Attendees will have the chance to purchase copies of the book with a 10 per cent discount. There will also be food and fun giveaways!
Target audience: spiritual care providers, psycho-spiritual therapists, practical theology students, youth workers, friends and family members of people who self-injure, members of the disability community, mental health researchers, social workers, and people with lived experience of self-injury.
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Shauna Kubossek, PhD Candidate at Emmanuel College, Associate Editor Mad & Crip Theology Press |
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Dr. Iris J. Gildea, Associate Professor of Book & Media Studies, St. Michael's University College |
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Amy Panton, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Emmanuel College, Editor Mad & Crip Theology Press |