The Discipline of Suffering 2023

Dr Katherine Thompson BA, BAppSci (Hons), BTh, BSW, PhD, is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Member of the Australian College of Social Workers. She works in the area of mental health as a therapist, lecturer, author and researcher.Katherine is passionate about supporting young people with mental health challenges to live their best lives, and seeks to encourage people in ministry to thrive in their role. She currently divides her time between her work as a mental health social worker and therapist in private practice, and as a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Melbourne School of Theology and Eastern College Australia.She has published in the areas of youth mental health, Christ-centred mindfulness, and cross-cultural mission. In 2019, her book 'Christ-Centred Mindfulness: Connection to Self' and God was announced the co-winner of the Martin Institute for Christianity and Culture and Dallas Willard Research Center Book Award.Katherine has her own private practice with a focus on young people aged 12-25 years, as well as ministry and mission staff. She is most content when outside in nature connecting to God in quietness through his creation.