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3. THRIVE WORLDWIDE

I hope you're staying safe during these unprecedented and uncertain times.
Our team is doing well. In fact, we're busy exploring creative ways to support you and your organisation to be healthy, resilient and connected until things can return to normal.

From its inception, Thrive has specialised in remote working. And this has two implications for us now.
Firstly, I'm pleased to say that most of our services are continuing as normal. And secondly, it means that we're well placed to help you if you're looking to transition to remote working.

With this in mind, here are four changes at Thrive to tell you about:

1. We've created resources and services to help you in your response to Covid-19. Find them below - and more will come.
2. We're also creating guides to remote working. Keep an eye on our website for these, or email me if you'd like to discuss one-on-one support.
3. We're pausing face-to-face occupational health & psychosocial services. You can still book online or telephone appointments of course.
4. We ask that you only book face-to-face medical and travel health appointments if it is urgent. We will continue to review this. 

Stay safe and healthy. 
Leanne Kennedy
CEO, Thrive Worldwide
 
RESOURCES AND SERVICES 
NEW: Ways to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety is intense and persistent worry or fear that is out of proportion to a situation, and which can leave you feeling overwhelmed. If you or anyone you know is anxious, then this resource is for you.

COVID-19 Awareness Webinars 
In a 45-minute webinar, we can provide you and your team with an overview on COVID-19, strategies on how to stay healthy, and what to do if you become unwell. Q&A included. Book a slot now. 

Remote Counselling
Are you isolated or away from home, and struggling with anxiety? Our counsellors are available to provide virtual counselling support for you. Book now.

COVID-19 & Children 
It can be difficult for parents to know how to talk to their children about Coronavirus. These tips focus on infants, juniors and teenagers, and they are available here.

COVID-19 Medical Consultation
For people with pre-existing health conditions, we are running 30-minute appointments with one of our doctors to discuss your situation and how to manage health risks. Book Now.

Telemedicine via Email or Zoom
If you can't reach a doctor where you are, then book an online consultation with one of ours. For persistent symptoms, managing chronic pain, advice, or second opinions. Book Now.

Online Training & Webinars
This includes Stress & Resilience, Vicarious Trauma, Thriving in the Midst of Uncertainty and more. Shorter webinars also on Managing Anxiety, Self-Care, Introduction to Stress & Resilience. Contact us for info.
 

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4. DIDASKO ACADEMY: FREE ONLINE FUNDRAISING COURSE

Didasko Academy offers a free online course to help missionaries with their fundraising efforts.

The vast majority of missionaries are responsible for raising their own support. Most find this process challenging, and some struggle with issues like finding the balance between having faith and asking for money. Some just don't know where to start.

This Personal Fundraising for Missionaries course addresses the obstacles and challenges of fundraising, what the Bible says about it, the principles and fruitful practices of fundraising and practical tips and ideas. The course is self-paced and consists of video mini-lectures, quizzes, reflection questions and online discussion forums. The course also provides spreadsheet templates such as a multi-currency budget spreadsheet and appointment planner.

The course takes 6-12 hours to complete.

All Didasko Academy courses can be accessed free of charge from the website at https://www.dasko.org
 

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5. NARRAMORE CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION: COUNSELING & MEMBER CARE SEMINAR

Island of Evia near Athens, Greece: 4-16 October 2020

Please plan to join us for this intensive, practical training in counseling and member care. Designed for member care providers, team leaders, administrators, and counselors – anyone caring for people or personnel on field or hoping to launch or enhance member care within their context, this seminar offers practical psychological insights and member care and counseling techniques that are strongly integrated with biblical and theological truth.

Daily worship, networking, and daily small groups to apply and practice what you learn make this a life- and ministry-changing experience. Professional counseling staff is available through the seminar for confidential individual and marital consultations or counseling.

Contact Cindy Hibma at ncf.seminars@gmail.com for an application form.  
For more information, go to http://ncfliving.org/what_we_do/counseling-member-care-seminar.html   
 

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6. GLOBAL MEMBER CARE NETWORK (GMCN) NEWSLETTERS AND FACEBOOK GROUP