Hope is a crucial part of dealing with life’s problems and an essential human need.

Indeed, Proverbs 13:12 tells us that hope differed makes the heart sick.

In this Care Seminar, Miriam Chan will talk about anxiety and depression and the spiritual impact of mental ill health. We will look at what Christian hope is, why we can be certain of our hope, and how we can offer hope as we walk alongside others who are suffering.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and the talk will be recorded and uploaded to the website after the event.

For further information please contact Sally Sims at sally@christchurch.com

About the Speaker: Miriam

Miriam Chan is an experienced mental health social worker, counsellor, and clinical supervisor with over 20 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Social Work (Sydney University), a Master of Divinity (SMBC), and a Master of Clinical Counselling (ACU), alongside accreditation in Professional Supervision. A member of the Australian Association of Social Workers, Miriam has worked in hospitals, family support services, crisis counselling, and university chaplaincy. Currently, she counsels at the University of Sydney and in private practice, supporting individuals across all ages.

A returned missionary with conversational Cantonese and Mandarin, Miriam remains passionate about cross-cultural engagement. She co-edited For the Joy: 21 Australian Missionary Mother Stories on Cross-Cultural Parenting and Life, shortlisted for the 2019 Australian Christian Book of the Year. Married with high school children, she juggles life as a ministry wife, cavoodle enthusiast, and Sunday School teacher, committed to fostering hope and resilience in all she does.