Category Archives: Training Events

The importance of “being present” for one another…Inclusion Fusion Library

In this video…The Exchange of Presence, Jim discuss the importance of presence in each other’s lives and within the disability community’s exchange of life with the church. Continue reading

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PTSD and kids with special needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

In Jolene’s presentation, she discusses six common myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children. Continue reading

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Meet me at St. Mark’s Findlay THIS SUNDAY!

We’ll talk about the functional impairments associated with ADHD, anxiety disorders and Asperger’s Disorder in children and teens, and share practical ideas for addressing the challenges each condition poses to “doing church” for the affected kids and their families. Continue reading

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Sticks and Stones, Clicks and Phones: Solutions for Preventing Bullying at Church…Inclusion Fusion Library

In her presentation for Inclusion Fusion 2012, Katie tackled the issue of bullying…and focused on bullying prevention. Pastors, KidMin leaders and volunteers need to know how to proactively prevent bullying, because sadly, this kind of behavior can—and does—occur in churches, too. In this presentation, she shared some practical strategies that can change the social culture of Sunday mornings.
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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

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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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Viewing Mental Illness Through the Eyes of Faith…Inclusion Fusion Library

Matt’s presentation will help equip you and your church to effectively minister and support those living with mental illness. Continue reading

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PTSD and Kids With Special Needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder most commonly associated with combat veterans that also affects children with special needs. Jolene will discuss six common myths and misconceptions about PTSD in children. Continue reading

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Loss and Grief in Parenting Children with Special Needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

We’ll start our series with a video from a well-known author…and our guest blogger for this weekend-Gillian Marchenko. Gillian spoke on the topic Loss and Grief in Parenting Children with Special Needs for Inclusion Fusion 2012. Continue reading

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What’s ahead for Inclusion Fusion?

We’re taking a break from Inclusion Fusion for 2013, assembling the resources for something more ambitious in 2014. Continue reading

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