Monthly Archives: August 2010

Pediatric bipolar resources for church staff, volunteers and families

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Dr. G

Here are four resources I’d recommend highly to anyone looking to learn more about bipolar disorder in children and teens: Continue reading →

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How the Church Can Help Families of Kids With Bipolar Disorder

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Dr. G

Not every kid has to come to church to be ministered to by the church. Parents have far more time and opportunity to influence their children than the church does. Parents of a child with bipolar disorder are more likely to know the best strategies for communicating with them in different mood states. Continue reading →

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How might bipolar disorder affect church participation and spiritual development?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Dr. G

It’s more likely in our practice that a family of a child with an autism spectrum disorder will be involved with church than a family of a child with bipolar disorder. Continue reading →

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What Challenges do Families of Kids With Bipolar Disorder Face?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Dr. G

During a severe mood episode, kids or teens with bipolar disorder have problems with emotional self-regulation that are unimaginable to those who have never been through the experience. Continue reading →

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What Challenges Do Kids With Bipolar Disorder Face?

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Dr. G

With rare exceptions, kids want to be good. They want their parents to approve of them. They want other kids to like them and want to be with them. They want to be normal. Continue reading →

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What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens?

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Dr. G

Jesus was into lost sheep. See Matt 18:12-14. If he saw value in pursuing the one lost sheep (the child or teen with bipolar disorder) out of a hundred maybe we should too? Continue reading →

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Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Children’s and Youth Pastors and Volunteers

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Dr. G

I’m going to present a six-part series to help children’s pastors, youth pastors and ministry volunteers better understand and serve kids with bipolar disorder and their families. Continue reading →

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