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Learn the essentials of faith-based mental health

A practical online training that strengthens your relationships, deepens your ministry impact, and equips you with the wisdom and compassion to care for others.

Biblical training for your mental and emotional health

ACT Foundations equips you with practical, Scripture-grounded tools to grow emotionally, relationally, and spiritually - whether you're seeking personal transformation or often ministering to others.


This is designed for those who…

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  • Want better understanding

  • Are building a healthier foundation in Christ

  • Seek biblical life transformation

  • Desire to integrate biblical wisdom with emotional intelligence

  • Long to break unhealthy patterns and build stronger connections in your relationships

  • Are ministry leaders or volunteers seeking deeper spiritual and emotional maturity

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Mental Health Training Matters

Many churches and communities lack a simple, usable framework for emotional and relational health. Psychology is often seen as specialized knowledge reserved for professionals. Yet the core principles are clear, reasonable, and accessible to anyone.

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When helpers don’t have these tools, misunderstandings multiply.

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Unhealthy advice is passed along.

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People are left with shame, confusion, or the idea that they “failed spiritually” because they didn’t improve.

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ACT Foundations gives you the skills to support others without unintentionally causing harm.

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What You Will Learn

Foundations gives you practical skills you can use in daily life, ministry conversations, and personal relationships.

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You’ll learn how to:

  • Think clearly under pressure

  • Harness emotions in healthy ways

  • Recognize common patterns in the inner life

  • Strengthen communication and boundaries

  • Support hurting people with biblically-grounded tools

  • Build a healthier belief framework that fuels growth

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This is the knowledge pastors, teachers, volunteers, and helpers often wish they had years earlier.

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  • Complete online video course

  • Practical exercises and worksheets

  • Application tools for relationships and ministry

  • Certificate of Completion in Abide Foundations

  • Optional pathway to full certification when ready

What's Included

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Presented by Jennifer Schwirzer
Founder of Abide

Lay people and professionals of all kinds will benefit from this training in faith-based mental health coaching. This six-hour intensive begins the process of certification for those who wish to join the Abide Network as mental health coaches.

Jennifer is a great trainer.

Very knowledgeable, practical and covered a lot of material in the course
that has been useful for me as a coach.

Abide Coach Training Participant

Advanced Certification

ACT Foundations stands on its own. Many students take it for personal application or ministry enrichment. ​If you later sense a call to serve as a coach with the Abide Network, this course prepares you for our advanced certification track.

Start your coaching journey

  • ACT Foundations

    250$
    For personal growth & ministry development
     
    • Self-paced virtual course
    • Practical exercises and worksheets
    • Private Discussion Group
    • Full Certification Discount
    • One-time Payment of $250
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