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Category Archives: Anxiety Disorders
The struggles of kids with mental illness in a sexualized culture
Is it our unwillingness to affirm the risky behaviors that all too often lead to tragic consequences or a hopelessly broken, messed up culture that tells emotionally vulnerable teens that they’re defined by who they’re attracted to and their desirability to potential sexual partners? Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Anxiety Disorders, Controversies, Mental Health
Tagged Key Ministry, mental illness, morality, sexual activity, student ministry, suicide, teens, youth ministry
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An Open Letter to Pastors, Biblical Counselors, Psychologists and Psychiatrists…Mitzi VanCleve
Those of us who live with these disorders need to be ministered to from all of you. It shouldn’t be an either/or thing but rather a both/and thing. The last thing we need when we are experiencing the pain of our disorder is to be confused or made to feel guilty about where to go for help. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Controversies, Key Ministry, Mental Health
Tagged Biblical Counseling, confusion, guilt, mental illness, Mitzi Van Cleve, Panic Disorder, pastors, psychiatry, psychology, sin
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We’re teaming up for a counseling summit in Cincinnati!
In this counseling Summit, we’ll offer practical strategies for identifying and treating the most common…and pressing mental health concerns in children and teens. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Foster Care, Key Ministry, Mental Health, PTSD, Training Events
Tagged ADHD, adolescents, Adoption, anxiety, children, Cincinnati Christian University, conferences, Dr. Sherri McClurg, Family Center by the Falls, Foster Care, Key Ministry, mental health, mood disorders, special education, Spring Counseling Summit, Stephen Grcevich MD, trauma
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What if medication is a tool that helps us resist sin?
Could we argue that medication (or other treatment) that enhances our ability to avoid sin or to do good might be a useful tool for the individual Christian? Further, could we argue that the decision to take medication under such circumstances is God-honoring? Continue reading
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and Community…#globalaccess2015
Here’s the Slideshare of Dr. Grcevich’s presentation today at the 2015 Global Access Conference, presented by Joni and Friends…Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and Community. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Advocacy, Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Training Events
Tagged #globalaccess2015, children, church, Disability Ministry, Inclusion, Key Ministry, mental illness, Special Needs Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, teens
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Join us at keyministry.tv in January!
Invite friends to check out some highlights from last November’s Inclusion Fusion Disability Ministry Web Summit and experience the first installment of our “Key Talks” disability ministry training curriculum in January!
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Christmas challenges for kids with common mental health concerns…
We’ll look at three common struggles the kids with mental illness experience over Christmas break and offer ideas parents might try to minimize the impact of the holidays upon their children. Continue reading
Can God use our anxiety for good?
When we judge someone’s faith or spiritual life because of their anxiety, we ultimately push them into a place of shame. Shame drives people into hiding and not seeking and getting the help they need. Continue reading
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