Presented by Bernie Rupe, LCPC, NCC
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Reflections at the 9:00 am and 11:00 am
Masses at Holy Family
Bernie will mention the significant loss of his teenage son, Josh, through suicide, and he will describe his view of where God was throughout his struggles. Bernie will emphasize the deep power of hope.
“Understanding Suicide”
Continue the discussion with Bernie in the Chapel from 12:15-1:15 pm
This will be an educational session in which Bernie will describe statistics about suicide, assessment of risk factors, prevention of suicide, how to support those impacted by suicide and resources that can help in this situation of grave loss.
Our parishioner, Bernie Rupe, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). He is Executive Director of Chicago Voyagers, an organization that empowers at-risk youth through outdoor experiential adventures that foster healthy relationships and responsible behavior. Bernie developed his management and leadership skills while working for a significant time at Motorola as an engineer, man-ager and project manager. In 2006 he gave up that career to earn his Master’s in Community Counseling and focus on youth work.
Visit www.chicagovoyagers.org to learn more about Chicago Voy-agers and the work they are doing to empower at-risk youth.
No registration necessary for this event
Holy Family Catholic Community
Fr. Terry Keehan, Pastor
2515 Palatine Road
Inverness, IL 60067
847-359-0042
www.holyfamilyparish.org