Category Archives: PTSD

Childhood trauma, by any other name is still traumatic

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Dr. G

I created three questions and answers to assist parents like me–and perhaps like you–who want to better understand children who live with trauma. Continue reading →

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Five Outcomes for Children When Adoptions Fail

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Dr. G

But what about the kids? What are the outcomes for children when adoptions fail? Continue reading →

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What do we know about gender non-conforming kids?

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dr. G

We know that most kids with gender non-conformity become comfortable with their biological sex as they progress through childhood. For those who continue to experience significant gender discordance as adolescents, far too many will have experienced trauma, mental illness, social isolation, self-injury and suicidal thoughts. Continue reading →

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What we know about kids who do what Josh Duggar did

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Dr. G

It might be helpful to look at the available research into kids and teens who commit sexual offenses to better understand the background of kids who perpetrate these offenses and the impact that treatment may have on reducing their risk of harming others in the future. Continue reading →

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We’re teaming up for a counseling summit in Cincinnati!

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Dr. G

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 →

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Does love heal all wounds from childhood trauma?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Dr. G

In other words, church, we have a great opportunity to love those affected by trauma! The need is great. Kids are hurting. Adults are too. Families are struggling. And the first step in being able to help is understanding the need. Jesus met people where they were, and so can we. Continue reading →

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Join us at keyministry.tv in January!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Dr. G

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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Our ten most popular blog posts of 2014…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Dr. G

Sharing today’s post is an excellent way of introducing the blog…and Key Ministry with pastors, friends and family members who would be blessed! Continue reading →

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He won’t remember: Children and PTSD…Jolene Philo

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Dr. G

But very few churches talk about the babies, special needs babies, who also suffer from PTSD. Because we don’t want to believe they feel pain. Very few churches talk about children already traumatized before birth or children traumatized by direct or observed trauma.
Because we good church people don’t want to believe they remember.
Continue reading →

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A child psychiatrist’s discomfort with the Adrian Peterson case

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Dr. G

If we’re establishing a standard that parents implicated in situations like the Peterson case are going to be deprived of their livelihoods and due process rights, society will be creating a tremendous disincentive for those experiencing domestic violence to seek professional (or in many locations, spiritual) help, because all states have mandatory reporting requirements for professionals, and in 27 states, the legal mandate to report extends to clergy. Continue reading →

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