Tag Archives: Key Ministry

“Mom, I feel like Cinderella”-Cindi and Joe Ferrini…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Dr. G

I became keenly aware of the fact that she needed to be a kid. I know I didn’t expect her to “take over” my job of caring for our son with special needs, but I was happy for her help, and at that moment I could see I’d lost the ability to see that I was asking too much. Continue reading →

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Would your church miss you if you weren’t there? Barb Dittrich

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Dr. G

Suffering from “compassion fatigue” or lacking in resources, families are frequently heartbroken when their church does not reach out to them in crisis. Sadly, those who do find an inclusive congregation or one with special needs programming can also be inclined to walk away from the church when they feel ignored in their darkest hours.

Yet, what if we flipped that concept on its head?
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The importance of “being present” for one another…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Dr. G

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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When kids with developmental disabilities experience trauma…

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Dr. G

So…what are some things we might suggest to parents of kids with disabilities seeking to protect their children from becoming victimized…or seeking to help their children after traumatic experiences have occurred? Continue reading →

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What do we know about medication in kids with PTSD?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Dr. G

There’s no magic pill to help relieve symptoms of post-traumatic stress in children and teens. Continue reading →

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PTSD and kids with special needs…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dr. G

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

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Treating the traumatized child or teen

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Dr. G

The treatment approach with the most support in the research literature is trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT has been demonstrated superior to other non-specific or non-directive therapies in kids from preschool age through adolescence. Continue reading →

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Complicated kids…teasing out the effects of trauma from mental illness

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Dr. G

One of the challenges we face in treating kids with trauma is sorting out the extent to which the symptoms leading to referral are trauma-related, or associated with some other mental health disorder in which the symptoms are totally unrelated to the trauma. Continue reading →

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The Mission Field Next Door: Mark 2:1-12

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Dr. G

When was the last time you took a chance in order to introduce a friend or a neighbor to Jesus? After all, we understand the stakes to be a lot higher. The friends were seeking to relieve their friend from the burden of ten or twenty years of paralysis. We who call ourselves Christians know the stakes are MUCH greater. Eternity is on the line! Continue reading →

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Bridging the Gap Can Be Fun and Not Scary…Inclusion Fusion Library

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Dr. G

In Marie’s presentation from Inclusion Fusion 2012, she shares creative ways that churches…and the most fearful, inexperienced volunteer in the church-can serve kids with special needs and their families using fun, meaningful outreach opportunities. Continue reading →

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