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Monthly Archives: October 2013
Why it’s so hard to assess kids for the potential effects of trauma
Here are some of the reasons why it’s so difficult to get a good handle on the extent to which a child has been impacted by trauma… Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, PTSD
Tagged abuse, assessment, children, children's ministry, evaluation, Key Ministry, PTSD, trauma
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A cord of three strands…
An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.
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Posted in Families, Uncategorized
Tagged Denise Grcevich, Ecclesiastes 4:12, family, marriage, The Excellent Wife, The Virtuous Wife, wife
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Some Assembly But No Expertise Required…Vangie Rodenbeck
Time has given me the educational qualifications required to minister to someone quite different than me. As I got to know not only Noah, but the dozen or so other children I began accumulating within our children’s ministry, I built a relationship with each one that led to a rapport which enabled me to appear like an expert in their midst. I looked like an expert, but in all honesty, all I did was love them and get to know each of them. Continue reading
Holistically Serving the Adopted/Foster Child…Inclusion Fusion Library
In the video, she shares some of her experiences dealing with the emotional struggles of adopted and foster children as they adjust to the reality of becoming part of a new family. She did a great job of describing how the adverse childhood experiences of kids available for adoption and foster care contribute to difficulties “doing church” and shares helpful strategies for church staff and volunteers who interact with them at church. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Advocacy, Families, Foster Care, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, PTSD, Training Events
Tagged abuse, Adoption, Back2Back Ministries, Beth Guckenberger, children's ministry, Disability Ministry, Family Ministry, Foster Care, inclusion ministry, Key Ministry, neglect, trauma
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The enduring effects of trauma and abuse in childhood
Christians…and the church can have an enormous impact through helping children to grow up in loving and supportive homes that offer protection (to the degree possible) from toxic stress. Continue reading
Rebecca Hamilton live on Thursday…CM Connect, Blog Talk Radio
Listen to Rebecca and Vangie as they dispel popular “myths” related to training volunteers for disability-related ministries and learn about two amazing resources you can use to train and organize volunteers today.
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The impact of trauma on the developing brain
The potential effects of trauma and abuse on the developing brain and nervous system are powerful and incredibly complex. Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Mental Health, PTSD, Resources
Tagged abuse, brain development, children, cortisol, dopaminergic, hippocampus, noradrenergic, prefrontal cortex, PTSD, trauma, Trauma and Kids
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