Welcome to Wesley's Pastoral Care/Mental Health Resources Page

As you discern and pursue your calling by the way of rigorous academic studies, there may be occasions when the difficult and often competing demands for your time and resources may become overwhelming, which may lead to anxiety, depression, and even a crisis of faith.

To support your, we have complied and provided a wide range of pastoral care and mental health resources to address those spiritual and mental health needs as they arise. Click on the tabs below to learn more. My contact information is below, if you wish to reach out to me.

Peace and blessings to you,

Lisa C. Banks-Williams, M. Div., MSN, PMHCNS-BC

Program Coordinator for Student Care

Straugn Hall SB04

lbwilliams@wesleyseminary.edu

202-865-4626

Student Care Resources List

Professional Therapists

Spiritual Direction/Spiritual Care

The Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, which serves those who seek spiritual deepening in all of life, defines spiritual direction as an ongoing relationship in which one person (the directee), desirous of being attentive to his or her spiritual life, meets with another person (the director) on a regular basis (approximately once a month), specifically for the purpose of becoming more attuned to God’s Presence in order to respond more fully to the Presence in all of life. The primary focus of the session is the directee’s relationship with God as it is reflected and challenged by all aspects of that person’s life.
Information on area spiritual directors is available in the Office of Community Life.

Website resources:
www.shalem.org.
www.sdiword.org (Click on “Seekers”)

Pastoral Care

Wesley students are invited to the Kay Spiritual Life Center at American University where chaplains from different faiths and backgrounds share a passion for wholeness of spirit and fullness of life.

A list of general chaplains at AU can be found here: http://www.american.edu/ocl/kay/Chaplains-Contact.cfm

A list of Methodist Chaplains at AU can be found here: http://www.aumethodists.org/about/contact/

A list of Protestant Chaplains at AU can be found here: http://www.american.edu/ocl/kay/Protestant-Chaplains.cfm