Tag Archives: anxiety disorders

Christmas time challenges for kids with common mental health conditions

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Dr. G

three practical strategies will help many kids with common mental health conditions and their families to better experience the peace and joy associated with the Christmas season! Continue reading →

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Why and How Childhood PTSD Is Often Misdiagnosed

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Dr. G

Here are some reasons childhood PTSD is often misdiagnosed. Continue reading →

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Want an inclusion model for families of kids with mental illness? Come to Louisville!

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dr. G

I’d be delighted if you could join me and several excellent speakers in Louisville, KY on Saturday, November 7 as the Kentucky United Methodist Church Conference on Children’s and Family Ministry sponsors An Inclusive Children’s Ministry, a free, one day conference for children’s leaders and parents to learn how to make ministry to children inclusive of all children.
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Psych meds don’t turn kids into mass murderers

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dr. G

Charleston isn’t about a mental health problem…it’s about an problem with evil. Evil may have won the battle on Wednesday but the Bible is very clear that evil will not win the war. Continue reading →

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What if medication is a tool that helps us resist sin?

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Dr. G

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 →

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Everyone is welcome at church tonight…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Dr. G

Some Christmas wishes come true! Continue reading →

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The Silent Fighter…

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Dr. G

The depths still loom. They threaten. They seduce. They fight back, grasping at your feet. But your fight, the teaspoons you have gathered into your body, says, “I cannot let you take me. I cannot.” No explanation, just blind trust and hope that your fight and your faith will lead you to better waters. Continue reading →

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The Front Door…Online Church For Families Impacted By Disabilities

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dr. G

We believe The Front Door represents a new expression of Christian community…an online extension of the local church through which children and families may be introduced to Jesus Christ via technology in environments chosen by their parents and caregivers at times of the day when families impacted by disability may be more receptive to teaching and discipleship. Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Dr. G

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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