Summer 2024 E-Newsletter

Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center receives $80,000 from Sentara Health to support Resident Training Program

PPCC is pleased to announce a generous contribution of $80,000 from Sentara Health to assist with our Resident Training Program. The $80,000 donation from Sentara will be utilized to cover the cost of clinical supervision for graduate and post graduate students in our Resident Training Program; to provide educational workshops in the community; and to offer financial assistance to clients who are uninsured or cannot afford their copays. 

Join Us for Lunch & Learn Seminars at PPCC

After a successful “Lunch & Learn” series during Mental Health Awareness month, PPCC is excited to announce plans to offer these learning opportunities on a monthly basis through the end of the year. Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm in the Conference Room. See upcoming topic below:

July 23 - "Roots and Wings" 

Many families this summer are preparing their teens for the next step after high school, including college, trade school, work or a pause. Practicum student Meghan Roth Clayton will encourage and empower parents and guardians to navigate these transitions. You will leave with tools to prepare yourselves and your family for this time of change.

August 27th - "What is the Help that Helps?" 

It can be difficult to know how to best help and support a loved one with a mental health issue. Becky Glass, Executive Director and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist will inspire you to develop some guiding principles to help get you started in providing the help that helps!



National Board of Directors of Solihten Institute Announces Appointment of Dan Stephens as New President/CEO 

The National Board of Directors of Solihten Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Stephens as the organization’s new President/CEO after a nationwide search. Stephens brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and a visionary approach to integrated healing, making him the ideal leader to guide Solihten Institute into its next chapter of growth and impact.  

Stephens’ impressive educational credentials include a Master of Counseling from University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts from University of Georgia. He also completed the Allstate Foundation’s Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program at Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.   

In addition to his counseling background, Stephens has a strong track record of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, Stephens served as Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Birmingham and the RCB Foundation. The Rotary Club of Birmingham is the largest in the United States and second largest in the world. 



Stephens’ appointment as President/CEO of Solihten Institute heralds a new era of growth and innovation as the Institute continues to make a profound impact on the field of integrated healing.



Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center is accredited by Solihten Institute and has been part of the network since 2015. 

Upcoming Dates

Clergy Connections - led by Rev. Meghan Roth Clayton on July 16, 8:30 – 9:30am

Lunch & Learn – “Roots & Wings,” July 23, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Solihten Conference – “Courage & Heart in Leadership,” September 5-7, Denver, CO

7 Principles for Making Marriage Work – led by Brent Seusy and Chesla Nickelson TBD

Connecting with our Children – led by Becky Glass TBD

With so much to celebrate this year, we are thrilled to say "stay tuned" for details on an exciting Fall Celebration event!