You Can Help!
They need you!
The Theotherapy Project depends on the generosity of folks like you to continue this vital ministry. We are a 501 (c) 3 ministry partner of the Good Neighbor Foundation and all donations are tax deductible.
We still need sponsorships for 400 inmates for 2009! Only $20 per month will sponsor one inmate for an entire year. Please consider giving $20 per month or a one time gift of $240. Twenty dollars per month is just sixty-six cents a day. Of course, we would be extremely grateful for any amount. No amount is too small!
Your gift helps us continue this ministry. The inmates know this program is bringing positive change into their lives and they know they need it. Think about how your gift can truly change the life of an inmate and his or her family!
This website provides three convenient and secure ways to donate: by mail, a one time donation or monthly donations. All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a year-end receipt for your donations to the Theotherapy Project.
Click here to Donate and know that your gift will go to bring hope and transformation to a man or woman who desperately wants a different way of life! God bless you!
Let Us Come Speak to Your Church or Civic Group!
Mark West is available to come to your church, civic group, small group or classroom to talk about the Theotherapy Project initiative and its impact in the corrections environment and on recidivism. Occasionally, a former inmate may be available to come with Mark and share his/her testimony about the personal impact of Theotherapy in their lives. If you would like more information on having us come to your church or organization, please contact us!
Facilitator Training
Theotherapy Project Volunteers
The Theotherapy Project offers comprehensive ministry training classes to individuals who have a passion for seeing people inside or outside prison walls living successfully and experiencing healthy lives and relationships. We offer several different training opportunities.
Class 001-Six Month Basic Training (96 hours)
Description: Course covers basic Theotherapy topics including What Is Theotherapy?, Rejection, Anger, Guilt, Anxiety, Fear, Negative Active Past, Grief, Communication, Family Systems (including issues pertaining to marriage, sexuality and divorce), Beyond Healing to Maturity and much more. Students not only learn the principles of conflict resolution, they get to experience individualized ministry in small group settings.
Our six month Basic Training Course will be offered annually from January thru July. Cost for basic course is a special discounted price of $250.00 plus books (book fee approximately $25.00). The schedule is as follows: Every Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 6PM until 8PM at Tennessee Prison for Women Annex or Main Compound. 1st and 3rd Monday evening of each month from 6PM until 8PM at Tennessee Prison for Women Main Compound. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required at registration and can be paid online or by mail.
REGISTER FOR TRAINING
Note: Since the class will take place at Tennessee Prison for Women along with inmates enrolled in the program, registrants must pass TDOC security screening and background check. Please contact the Theotherapy Project office at 615-525-3841 for information on obtaining necessary forms.
Class 002 - Four Month Facilitator Training Course (64 hours)
Description: Students take the principles they have learned in the basic training course and learn to facilitate others. Topics include: Secular Modes of Counseling vs. the Theotherapy Model, The Significance of Safety, Characteristics of an Effective Lay Minister, Levels of Listening, Body Language, Burnout, Crisis Intervention and much more.
Students actually begin to utilize their facilitating skills in a small group setting. This course is highly beneficial to any conflict resolution ministry or organization.
Our four month Facilitator Training Course will be offered annually from August thru November. Cost for Facilitator Training Course is a special discounted price of $250.00 plus books (book fee approximately $75.00).
Class schedule is as follows: 2nd and 4th Monday evenings from 6PM until 8PM each month and one Saturday from 9AM until 5PM. Dates to be announced. REGISTER FOR TRAINING
Note: Students must complete both courses in order to receive a facilitator certification with the Theotherapy Project. No exceptions. Both classes include instruction and class time with inmates at Tennessee Prison for Women. Registrants must complete required volunteer application and must pass TDOC background check and security clearance.
The Theotherapy Project recommends and prefers for individuals to take the Basic Training Course prior to the Facilitator Training Course, however, doing so in that order is not required for certification with The Theotherapy Project.
