147: Trained Listeners Can Transform Your Church with Dr. Jackie Perry
Today, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Jackie Perry to the podcast! Dr. Perry is a seasoned Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor, a Counseling Professor, and the Founder and President of The SoulWell Center, a non-profit organization in Western North Carolina. She shares valuable insights into honing the essential skill of listening. Discover how lay leaders can provide supportive and even preventative care through effective listening in today's episode!
Quotes
- Good clinicians are integrating the “why” into the work they do.
- We don’t know how to do connection very well globally.
- The brain is good at anticipating…It’s not very good at sitting and waiting.
- It takes some work to get to what’s underneath.
- We don’t need to be afraid of the science.
- Learn how to engage a story so people can feel seen and known.
Resources
Connect with Hope Made Strong
Website: HopeMadeStrong.org
