Welcome to the 2021 Webinar
Resources Page
This page includes links to videos and PDFs and other resources provided by presenters at both the "Caring in Crisis: Tuesday Briefs webinar series and
"Love Your Neighbor in Times of Crisis" from St. Luke's United Methodist Church's "Wednesday Night Alive".
Resources will be added as each series progresses so come back often!
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January 27, 2021
The Housing and Economic Crisis
Rev. Jeff Jaynes
Restore Hope Ministries, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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February 3, 2021
Critical Legal Services for Disaster Survivors
Christa Figgins
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
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February 10, 2021
The Crisis of Domestic Violence
Lauren Norcom
Oklahoma District Åttorneys Council
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February 24, 2021
Suicide Prevention: Offering Hope
Shelby Rowe
National Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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March 3, 2021
Perspectives from a Local Pastor
Rev. Josh Attaway
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
Edmond Campus Pastor
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March 10, 2021
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Erin Powell
Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma Chapter
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March 17, 2021
Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness
Kaylinn Young
Catholic Charities, Oklahoma City Archdiocese
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March 24, 2021
Perspectives from a District Superintendent
Rev. Dr. Victor McCullough
Heartland District Superintendent
Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Shroud of Grief: The Cost of Cumulative Sorrow
Care leaders often bear the weight of accumulating grief within their communities as well as from their own personal circumstances. In this session, experienced faith leaders discuss this unique kind of suffering as well as strategies for addressing its impact.
Facilitators: Rev. Pam Holt, Regional Minister, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oklahoma and Rev. Mary Gaudreau Hughes, Executive Director, Crisis Care Ministries
Grief Vs. Depression: What You Need to Know and When to Seek Help
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Disaster Emotional and Spiritual Care Resources
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
The Early Days Following an Oklahoma Disaster
Facilitators: Mary Jane Coffman, Disaster Program Manager, and Johnnie Munn, American Red Cross of Kansas and Oklahoma; Laurie Fried, Emergency Disaster Services Director, Salvation Army, Arkansas-Oklahoma Division
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Long-Term Disaster Recovery in Oklahoma
Facilitators: Kaylinn Young, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and Laurie Fried, Emergency Disaster Services Director, Salvation Army, Arkansas-Oklahoma Division
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Alzheimer's and Dementia: 10 Warning Signs
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. This program will help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.
Facilitator: Dr. Laura Garrett, Alzheimer's Association, Oklahoma Chapter
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Planning Ahead for Legal Matters
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Oklahoma PREPARE Advance Directive
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10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's
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https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/financial-legal-planning
https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
https://www.alz.org/oklahoma/helping_you/virtual-education
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Community Resource Finder - www.alz.org/crf
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Current Virtual Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
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24/7 Helpline 1.800.272.3900
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Providing Support to Your Community After a Traumatic Loss
As communities experience deaths due to traumatic events, there are many ways faith communities can respond and provide stabilization from the onset until the crisis subsides. Faith participation is critical and there are many roles for these events.
Facilitator: Julie Geddes, Sr. Prevention Program Field Representative, Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
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Community Postvention 24 First 24 Hours Plan
Anadarko Crisis Management Team Roles
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Personal and Family Disaster Preparedness
While Oklahomans are not new to disasters and the many community impacts, we often normalize the severe weather seasons in our state and find ourselves under prepared. This session will offer an overview of disaster preparedness through resources created and developed in Oklahoma by Oklahoma disaster workers. We will cover basic emergency planning, document and identification storage, storm shelter registration, insurance 101, and the “cycles” of disaster.
Facilitator: Kaylinn Young, Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City
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Surviving a Disaster: Your Road Map to Successful Recovery
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Surviving a Disaster: Your Road Map to Successful Recovery - Spanish
Catholic Charities Disaster Services Website
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
An Overview of Domestic Violence
A brief introductory course designed to identify the definition and dynamics of domestic violence, uncover facts and myths, explain the barriers that prevent victims from leaving an abusive relationship, and navigate approaches to support victims of domestic violence.
Facilitator: Lauren Norcom, Coordinated Community Response Specialist, and Allie Buckholts, DV Resource Prosecutor, Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
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Adverse Childhood Experiences Links:
https://www.acesconnection.com/
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Leslie Morgan Steiner’s Ted Talk
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 (No brief)
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
What Emergency Managers Wish Faith Leaders Knew
Facilitator: David Ball, Logan County Emergency Management
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Faith-Based Community Preparedness Links (FEMA)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
In Good Faith: Why Legal Services are Critical for Disaster Survivors
The vital role of faith community leaders in recognizing issues and referring congregants for help with civil legal problems after disasters. LASO is grateful for funding from Legal Services Corporation via the Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project to provide community trainings on this important subject.
Facilitator: Christa Figgins, Director of Mission Advancement, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
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LASO Disaster Legal Services landing page with all tip sheets
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Replacing Important Documents After A Disaster
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Renters Rights After A Disaster
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Hiring a Contractor After A Disaster Tip Sheet
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Disaster Insurance Claim Tip Sheet
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST
The Housing and Employment Crisis
Facilitator: Jeff Jaynes, Executive Director, Restore Hope Ministries
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Preventing Suicide in Faith Communities: A Conversation about Hope
Over the past year, the pandemic has brought grief, uncertainty, fear and pain to many of the families in our communities, and studies are showing a sharp increase in self-reported rates of depression and thoughts of suicide. In this webinar, we will discuss root causes of suicide, and how faith communities are perfectly positioned to be beacons of hope in these dark times.
Facilitator: Shelby Rowe, Program Manager, Suicide Prevention Resource Center
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(Schedule change)
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central
Increasing Your Racial Justice IQ
Facilitator: Rev. Bessie Hamilton, Coordinator of Multi-Ethnic Initiatives, Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church
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Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am CST
What Faith and Community Leaders Need to Know about 211
Facilitator: Ashlie Casey, Director, 211 of Eastern Oklahoma, Part of Community Service Council of Oklahoma