
Join our Embracing Faith & Mental Illness community for “Navigating Mental Illness: Valuable Talks to Empower Caregivers.” The Zoom series runs from January to May and September to November—held on the first Saturday of each month. In each session, Maree or a speaker will deliver an insightful Zoom presentation designed to offer support, education, and life-changing skills with time for discussion among peers. To receive reminders, subscribe to our Embracing Faith & Mental Illness email list or visit this page for updates on upcoming talks.
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Next Talk From Our Series

Upcoming Talk: When Your Loved One Has a Mental Illness Is Change Possible?
Feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure if things can ever improve? This talk is for you. Maree Dee, Founder of Embracing Faith & Mental Illness, invites you to explore:
- Practical tools to help you move forward with renewed hope.
- Steps to take when progress feels out of reach.
- Small changes can lead to meaningful breakthroughs.
Join us for this inspiring session via Zoom on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time).
Future Dates for Navigating Mental Illness: Valuable Talks to Empower Caregivers
Date | Title | Speaker |
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | When Your Loved One Has Mental Illness, Is Change Possible? | Maree Dee |
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | Soul Care for Mental Disorders: Ministering Christ’s Hope to Your Loved One | Christine Chappell |
Saturday, May 3, 2025 | ||
Saturday, September 6, 2025 | Managing Emotional Overwhelm – DBT Overview | Vanessa Austin, LCSW |
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Supporting Executive Function Skills While Navigating a Loved One’s Mental Illness | Tammy Kennington |
All meetings are 9–10:30 am (Mountain Time) unless indicated otherwise.
Speaking Opportunites
Do you have a passion and a message for those who care for someone with a mental illness? Our event aims to educate, teach life-changing skills, and support these dedicated caregivers. Please get in touch with Maree Dee at maree@mareedee.com to inquire about speaking at one of our talks.
Embracing Faith & Mental Illness Community
Embracing Faith & Mental Illness is a Christ-centered online community for people who care for someone with a mental illness. We have four unique ways for caregivers to participate. You choose what works best for you.
Click here to discover four unique ways for caregivers to participate.

Before you leave, will you take a minute to share with us how our “Valuable Talks to Empower Caregivers” are making a difference in your life?