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… that my mom was home. Unfortunately, I did not have a church where I felt safe to turn to with my thoughts and feelings, nor did Mom … but Mom has received support and love from the last two churches she has attended. About five years after her … A Safe, Supportive Church for All …
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… member with mental illness. Then parishioners can feel safe to acknowledge their needs and overcome their fears of … contributions people with mental illness can make to the church’s life and especially include them in this ministry. … Creating a Safe Community for People who Have Mental Illnesses …
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… and a Network WISE and Caring Congregations: Creating a Safe Haven for People in Your Church Who Have a Mental Illness Youth Leaders as Instruments … Sand Dollar Spiritual insights for parents, clergy, and churches ministering to special needs families. … Communities of Care: The Church and Mental Illness …
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… colognes, and perfumes keep some people away from church and other public gatherings. A few churches have tried having "scent-free zones" in their … member (and doctor if indicated) to develop a plan for a safe environment. I also strongly recommend they consult …
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… Stetzer laments that most churches have few resources available for people living with … "Matthew had the best medical care available, a loving church that cared for him and his family, and parents who … How Churches Can Respond to Mental Illness …
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… people with disabilities from the life and ministry of our churches. Here is a helpful description of disability , … me that overlooked the “shut-ins” who no longer worship at church due to chronic illnesses, the people dealing with … like churches to think beyond the visible and to provide a safe place for people to say, I'm struggling, this is a …
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… member with mental illness. Then parishioners can feel safe to acknowledge their needs and overcome their fears of … contributions people with mental illness can make to the church’s life. Then the ministry becomes mutual and we live …