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Understanding Depression and Comorbidity in Children and Teens
This is Part Four in our Winter 2013 blog series Understanding Depression in Kids and Teens…A Primer for Pastors, Church Staff and Christian Parents. Today, we’ll look at the phenomena we refer to as “comorbidity”… the propensity for other mental health disorders … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, Resources
Tagged AACAP, ADHD, anxiety, comorbidity, Depression, Hidden Disabilities, Key Ministry, mental health
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The Pros and Cons of Medication for Kids
We’re looking back at our ten most popular blog posts from 2012. Here’s #4… The widespread use of medication among children with mental health disorders is the ultimate “hot-button” topic in our field today. Undeniably, the use of such medications … Continue reading
The Anxious Christian
I’m honored that Rhett Smith, the author of a very timely and thoughtful new book, The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good? has agreed to be the subject of a three part guest interview that will be featured on the blog Continue reading
Church, We’ve Got a Problem
How will the church serve a generation of families with kids who have issues with emotions or behavior that interfere with their ability to function on a day to day basis?
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Stuff that’s too good to ignore…Rhett Smith
Rhett Smith shared a very powerful presentation for Inclusion Fusion 2012 in which he examined how our views on anxiety often exclude those struggling with it from our church communities…along with the ways in which God uses our anxiety for good Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Mental Health, Resources
Tagged anxiety, church, faith, God, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Rhett Smith
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Final Day of Inclusion Fusion 2012! Chairman’s Choices…
Today, I want to highlight some presentations that address a personal cause of mine…the inclusion of kids and families at church who struggle with mental illness. Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety Disorders, Autism, Families, Hidden Disabilities, Inclusion, Inclusion Fusion, Key Ministry, Parents, Resources
Tagged anxiety, Autism, church, Disability Ministry, Dr. Cara Daily, Dr. Matthew Stanford, Inclusion Fusion, Jolene Philo, mental illness, PTSD, Rhett Smith, Special Needs Ministry Web Summit
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Faces of the Movement: Rhett Smith
God has used anxiety from the beginning as a way to bring people closer to him, and he is wanting us to help others embrace their anxiety in order to transform their lives. If you are wanting to see your anxiety in a new light, or you are wanting to help others feel included in church community, despite their anxiety…then I hope you will join me. Continue reading
Rhett Smith…Final Thoughts
In the conclusion of our interview with Rhett, he discusses the possible role of electronic ministry in serving those who don’t currently attend church as a result of anxiety, and shares his most important takeaway point for church leaders ministering to children and adults with anxiety. Continue reading
Rhonda Martin…Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Kids With Anxiety
Rhett Smith’s outstanding interview on his new book, The Anxious Christian, has generated lots of interest in the topic of anxiety and church. In the process of compiling resources pertaining to spiritual development and anxiety, I came across this interview that Katie Wetherbee conducted with Rhonda Martin for the 2011 Inclusion Fusion Special Needs Ministry Web Summit.
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Rhett Smith…Inclusive Ministry Environments for Kids and Adults With Anxiety
Today’s interview segment with Rhett Smith is the perfect discussion starter for tonight’s Special Needs Ministry TweetChat on the impact of mental illness at church. In Part Four of our interview with Rhett, he shares ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers for making church a more welcoming place for children and adults with anxiety. Continue reading
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