Tag Archives: PTSD

The many types of childhood trauma

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Dr. G

As we launch into a series on trauma, a good place to start might be to define what exactly constitutes trauma? Continue reading →

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When should parents consider non-medical treatment first?

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Dr. G

Many mental health conditions are commonly seen in kids for which medication generally isn’t the first step in a well-developed treatment plan. Today, we’ll look at some situations when parents and clinicians might consider non-medical treatment alternatives first. Continue reading →

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DSM-5: Recognizing the signs of trauma in kids

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Dr. G

Most importantly for the sake of our discussion, the symptom thresholds for establishing a diagnosis in children and teens have been changed to take into account differences in the ways that trauma is manifested in kids, and a unique set of diagnostic criteria have been established for identification of PTSD in kids ages six and under.
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Mental illness is not who I am…Guest Blogger Chelsea Kowal

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Dr. G

God can use anything in His power to heal people with mental illness, including medications and therapy. People with mental illness should always be encouraged to get the help that they need in order to function. I was fortunate enough to have pastors who helped me seek the correct help. Continue reading →

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Final Day of Inclusion Fusion 2012! Chairman’s Choices…

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Dr. G

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 →

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Hey Kidmin Friends! Join Us For Inclusion Fusion 2012!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Dr. G

We hope to bring leaders together from across the church…senior pastors, children’s pastors, church staff members, disability ministry professionals, volunteers, parents and caregivers to brainstorm ways of welcoming and including including more kids with disabilities and their families into our local churches. Continue reading →

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Rhonda Martin…Nurturing Spiritual Growth in Kids With Anxiety

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dr. G

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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What Do We Know About Kids at Risk of Behaving Aggressively?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Dr. G

The most important take home point is that there’s a pretty good chance kids who struggle with aggressive behavior at church have some condition that predisposes them to act that way or have been victims of such behavior themselves.
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