A church in China’s southern-coastal Guangdong Province announced to hold an online lecture on how to cope with depression and maintain mental health.
On its official WeChat account on April 18, Zion Church in Guangzhou, stated that it would host a virtual lecture on April 23 given by a female Christian named Chen Yulin, a psychology graduate student from the University of Hong Kong, a national psychological counselor, and an internationally accredited business coach. Plus, people suffering from depression will get prayer from a prayer group consisting of Rev. Yongchun and Rev. Wu Lijuan of the church.
In addition, the church published an article written by Chen on how to deal with anxiety and insomnia, helping people deal with insomnia and emotional issues during the COVID-19 crisis.
In the article, Chen advised Christians to live with negative emotions and not to be on their smart phone all day long. She suggested that people do some immersive activities, such as handicraft, painting, reading, sports, or learning a course. To sleep better, Christians were reminded to use soothing techniques to ease insomnia due to anxiety and depression. Finally, it was mentioned that the faith in God could make them healthier
- Translated by Abigail Wu
4月18日，广州基督教锡安堂在公众号里发布将举行“如何应对抑郁情绪及保持心理健康线上讲座”。活动时间为本周六（23日）晚19：30开始，由陈玉琳姊妹分享。陈玉琳姊妹是香港大学心理学研究生、国家心理咨询师、国际认证企业教练。此次活动也会为抑郁人群献上祷告，由祷告团：杨永纯牧师、伍丽娟牧师等组成。
同时，该堂通过微信平台发布了一篇关于“如何应对疫情的忧虑和失眠”的文章。文中主要指出了因为疫情卷土重来，很多人陷入失眠和各种情绪中的问题。通过三个方面分享来帮助大家缓解。
首先，摆脱对手机的依赖，不要整天“追逐”一些跟疫情相关的信息；其次，学会跟负面情绪“相处”；第三，做一些可以让自己产生沉浸体验的活动，做一些平常没时间做的重要但不紧急的事情。文中列举了手工、画画、看书、运动、学习一门课程等等。第四，提升睡眠质量。可以与负面情绪相处，和尝试给自己一些安抚的方式缓解焦虑和抑郁带来的失眠。最后，文中讲了最重要的一点就是在信仰摄取力量。
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广州锡安堂将于4月23日举办《如何应对抑郁情绪及保持心理健康线上讲座》
A church in China’s southern-coastal Guangdong Province announced to hold an online lecture on how to cope with depression and maintain mental health.
On its official WeChat account on April 18, Zion Church in Guangzhou, stated that it would host a virtual lecture on April 23 given by a female Christian named Chen Yulin, a psychology graduate student from the University of Hong Kong, a national psychological counselor, and an internationally accredited business coach. Plus, people suffering from depression will get prayer from a prayer group consisting of Rev. Yongchun and Rev. Wu Lijuan of the church.
In addition, the church published an article written by Chen on how to deal with anxiety and insomnia, helping people deal with insomnia and emotional issues during the COVID-19 crisis.
In the article, Chen advised Christians to live with negative emotions and not to be on their smart phone all day long. She suggested that people do some immersive activities, such as handicraft, painting, reading, sports, or learning a course. To sleep better, Christians were reminded to use soothing techniques to ease insomnia due to anxiety and depression. Finally, it was mentioned that the faith in God could make them healthier
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Guangdong Church to Launch Virtual Lecture on Coping With Depression
