Liz Edge

ABOUT LIZ EDGE

Liz Edge is a professionally qualified Youth Worker holding a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Youth Work & Ministry with JNC Recognition.

She is a trainee counsellor and Director of WIRED – a social enterprise with a mission to unravel anxious young minds.

For over a decade Liz has lived with depression and anxiety. She openly wrestles with how God and mental health mix. Based on the south coast, Liz lives with her hipster coffee husband, Nick. 

ABOUT LIZ EDGE

Liz Edge is a professionally qualified Youth Worker holding a First-Class BA (Hons) degree in Youth Work & Ministry with JNC Recognition.

She is a trainee counsellor and Director of WIRED – a social enterprise with a mission to unravel anxious young minds.

For over a decade Liz has lived with depression and anxiety. She openly wrestles with how God and mental health mix. Based on the south coast, Liz lives with her hipster coffee husband, Nick. 

Liz shares her personal and professional insights on young people's mental health through writing and public speaking.

In the past, Liz has been a guest lecturer on mental health awareness and has spoken at youth events. She has consulted on youth work projects and contributed to a variety of youth work articles.

Liz captures her audience through being vulnerable, honest and embracing the messiness of her mind.

In 2017, Liz published her first youth ministry resource ‘Exploring Emotional Health: six workshop outlines for youth leaders.‘ In 2018 Liz began training to be a counsellor to add to her growing skill set. 

 

Exploring Emotional Health

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What are people saying?

  • "Liz presents engaging, informative and motivational sessions for youth workers, coming out of her own experience, her engagement with young people, and her walk with God. She is a gift from God to young people and youth workers today."
    Rev Dr Jeremy Thomson
  • "Liz's passion for young people and those who work with them shone through when I read, Exploring Emotional Health. If you need someone to help engage with young people around tough issues such as depression and anxiety - Liz brings much needed wisdom and experience."
    Ali CampbellYouth and Children’s Ministry Consultant
  • "Liz is one of our go-to people to speak about young people and mental health. She writes with such wisdom, compassion and grace and inspires and encourages youth workers in the incredibly important work they're doing."
    Ruth JacksonEditor of Premier Youth and Children’s Work

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