Daily Archives: July 25, 2010

A Parent’s Greatest Fear

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Dr. G

I suspect the fear of being told that their parenting strategies, family values or choices are the cause of their child’s emotional or behavioral problems poses a major obstacle to families becoming actively involved with a local church. Continue reading →

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The Words We Use Matter

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Dr. G

Most parents of a child with a mental health condition wouldn’t conclude a church had anything to offer their family if they were to see a wheelchair symbol on a church website or find a link offering “special needs ministry.” In my experience, the kids who come to a practice like ours desperately want to be seen as normal. Continue reading →

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