EP 2 | What Happens When the Pastor Needs Therapy?

Our guest is Dr. Faye Weems-Singleton, LMFT as we discuss clergy care and clergy mental health. Our guiding question for this episode asks, "Why do so many ministry leaders suffer in silence and how do they get help?”1:10 - Guest Introduction2:35 - Working with African American Clergy4:25 - Dr. Weems-Singleton Clergy Research12:45 - Topic Introduction14:45 - Clergy Self-Violence18:15 - Clergy Burnout24:40 - Helping Clergy Accept the Need for Help27:35 - Clergy and Workaholism31:30 - 'No' is a Sacred Word, 'No' Sets Boundaries33:55 - How can “The Church” Become Safer for Clergy Vulnerability?36:15 - Clergy Sabbaticals