Monthly Archives: June 2011

Challenges Kids With Anxiety Face in “Doing Church”

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Dr. G

A child with significant anxiety will likely face multiple impediments to full participation in the children’s or youth ministry of their local church. The specific thoughts, experiences and situations that create obstacles to participation and growth will be unique to each child, but the list below describes common challenges parents and church staff can anticipate when ministering to children and youth with anxiety. Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious…Conditions That Can Mimic Anxiety in Children and Teens

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Dr. G

Welcome to our Summer Blog Series examining the impact of anxiety disorders on church participation and spiritual development in kids. Today, we’ll look at other conditions that can mimic signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens. Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious…Signs That a Child Might Struggle With Anxiety (Part Two):

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Dr. G

Welcome to our Summer Blog Series examining the impact of anxiety disorders on church participation and spiritual development in kids. Today…we’ll complete our look at signs church staff, volunteers and parents might observe in the child struggling with anxiety. Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious…Signs That a Child Might Struggle With Anxiety (Part One):

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Dr. G

Welcome to our Summer Blog Series examining the impact of anxiety disorders on church participation and spiritual development in kids. Today…we’ll begin to look at signs church staff, volunteers and parents might observe in the child struggling with anxiety Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious: The Many Faces of Anxiety in Kids

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Dr. G

Welcome to our Summer Blog Series examining the impact of anxiety disorders on church participation and spiritual development in kids. In today’s post, we’ll look at the different ways in which anxiety disorders occur manifest in kids. Continue reading →

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What Can the Church Do to Help Families of Kids With Mental Illnesses?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dr. G

What would you like to see the church do to better serve families of kids with mental illnesses? Aware of any innovative strategies employed by churches or small group within churches that have helped to demonstrate the love of Christ while meeting immediate needs? Please post comments and links below. Continue reading →

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Be Not Anxious…How Common are Anxiety Disorders in Kids?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Dr. G

Kids with anxiety disorders are different from their peers in that they misperceive the level of threat or danger in their environment. Fear and worry become a cause for concern when they significantly interfere with a child’s ability to function in an age-appropriate way in school, with friends, as a member of their family or in extracurricular activities, including church.
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Tressel…Lessons for Christian Leaders (Part Two)

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Dr. G

As the process that culminated in Coach Tressel’s resignation unfolded, another reality for publicly identifiable Christian leaders emerged…There’s no shortage of people looking to take advantage of any misstep to label prominent Christians as hypocrites and impostors. Continue reading →

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