Stephen Grcevich presented strategies for helping families impacted by mental illness overcome barriers to attending church. He discussed the nature of disabilities in children with mental illness and barriers such as social isolation, anxiety, difficulties with social communication and self-regulation, and reluctance to self-identify. He provided seven strategies (TEACHER) to promote inclusion, such as building an inclusion team, establishing welcoming environments, prioritizing inclusion in key activities, effective communication, meeting family needs, providing education and support, and ensuring everyone shares responsibility for inclusion ministry. The presentation aimed to help churches better include those with mental illness.
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityStephen Grcevich, MD
In my talk, I plan to discuss how the church can do a better job reaching out to, and including kids and teens with mental illness and their families into the church. Mental illness represents (by far and away) the most common category of disabling conditions impacting kids and teens in the U.S. For many, the environments in which we “do church” present subtle, but very real barriers to participation and their families. Existing disability or “special needs” ministries typically don’t serve kids with mental illness in the absence of significant intellectual disability. I’ll discuss Key Ministry’s experiments with alternative ministry strategies and models to help churches effectively share the love of Christ with families of kids with “hidden disabilities.”
In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich identifies eight barriers families often encounter in attending church when kids experience emotional or behavioral challenges and shares practical ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers looking to help families overcome the barriers.
Helping Kids With the “3A’s” - ADHD, Anxiety and Asperger’s Disorder to Thriv...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation offers a more in-depth look at the challenges families of kids with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder encounter in attending church and promoting the spiritual growth of their children.
This workshop is designed to help Awana leaders and volunteers develop strategies for serving kids at risk for behaving aggressively during ministry activities.
This workshop helps ministry leaders to recognize situations when anxiety represents a barrier to participation in Awana activities and develop strategies for welcoming and including kids with all types of anxiety into your programming.
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityKey Ministry
In this presentation from the 2015 Global Access Summit, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses how including kids with mental illness at church represents a mindset as opposed to a program, examines barriers to inclusion and principles for designing ministry environments that promote capacity for self-regulation while minimizing anxiety.
Helping Kids With Asperger's Disorder and Social Disabilities Grow SpirituallyStephen Grcevich, MD
Kids with Asperger’s Disorder and other social disabilities are all too often “square pegs in round holes” when it comes to children’s ministry. In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich will review the challenges to church attendance and participation resulting from Asperger’s Disorder, discuss how family ministry approaches can help spur spiritual growth in kids with social disabilities and share tips for children’s pastors, church staff and volunteers for successfully including kids who struggle socially in your ministry environments.
Presented at 2012 Children's Ministry Websummit
April 2-6, 2012
Registration is free and available here... http://pajamaconference.com/affiliates/11
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityStephen Grcevich, MD
In my talk, I plan to discuss how the church can do a better job reaching out to, and including kids and teens with mental illness and their families into the church. Mental illness represents (by far and away) the most common category of disabling conditions impacting kids and teens in the U.S. For many, the environments in which we “do church” present subtle, but very real barriers to participation and their families. Existing disability or “special needs” ministries typically don’t serve kids with mental illness in the absence of significant intellectual disability. I’ll discuss Key Ministry’s experiments with alternative ministry strategies and models to help churches effectively share the love of Christ with families of kids with “hidden disabilities.”
In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich identifies eight barriers families often encounter in attending church when kids experience emotional or behavioral challenges and shares practical ideas for pastors, church staff and volunteers looking to help families overcome the barriers.
Helping Kids With the “3A’s” - ADHD, Anxiety and Asperger’s Disorder to Thriv...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation offers a more in-depth look at the challenges families of kids with ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder encounter in attending church and promoting the spiritual growth of their children.
This workshop is designed to help Awana leaders and volunteers develop strategies for serving kids at risk for behaving aggressively during ministry activities.
This workshop helps ministry leaders to recognize situations when anxiety represents a barrier to participation in Awana activities and develop strategies for welcoming and including kids with all types of anxiety into your programming.
Including Kids and Teens With Mental Illness in the Church and CommunityKey Ministry
In this presentation from the 2015 Global Access Summit, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses how including kids with mental illness at church represents a mindset as opposed to a program, examines barriers to inclusion and principles for designing ministry environments that promote capacity for self-regulation while minimizing anxiety.
Helping Kids With Asperger's Disorder and Social Disabilities Grow SpirituallyStephen Grcevich, MD
Kids with Asperger’s Disorder and other social disabilities are all too often “square pegs in round holes” when it comes to children’s ministry. In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich will review the challenges to church attendance and participation resulting from Asperger’s Disorder, discuss how family ministry approaches can help spur spiritual growth in kids with social disabilities and share tips for children’s pastors, church staff and volunteers for successfully including kids who struggle socially in your ministry environments.
Presented at 2012 Children's Ministry Websummit
April 2-6, 2012
Registration is free and available here... http://pajamaconference.com/affiliates/11
Seven Strategies for Promoting Mental Health Inclusion in the Local ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Grcevich shares seven strategies ministry leaders might consider for helping children, adults and families impacted by mental illness overcome common barriers to church attendance. Presentation from Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church Conference, Ironbridge Baptist Church, Chester, VA
Steve relates our current understanding of brain functioning in kids and teens with ADHD with strategies to help them have a great Awana experience and overcome unique obstacles to spiritual growth.
There’s this kid…Including kids with emotional, behavior and developmental ch...Stephen Grcevich, MD
One in five kids in the U.S. meet criteria for at least one mental health disorder, one in four experience a traumatic event by age 16, and a majority of the one in 68 kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders have average to high intelligence. For many, the environments in which we “do church” present subtle, but very real barriers to participation for kids with mental illness, trauma or developmental disabilities and their families. In this session, we’ll help Awana leaders identify potential pitfalls to kids with common disabilities becoming involved and staying involved with ministry, while exploring ideas for welcoming and including ALL kids in your ministry…many who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the hope of Christ.
A Model for Welcoming Children and Families Impacted by Mental Illness Into t...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation, delivered at the 2017 Conference on Mental Health, Children, Youth and the Church, sponsored by Fresh Hope for Mental Health, introduces Key Ministry's model for churches seeking to pursue a mental health inclusion strategy.
The “Three A’s”…ADHD, Anxiety, Asperger’s Disorder: Overcoming Barriers to S...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation, we'll explore 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 affected kids and their families.
Why Church is Difficult for Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2018 Wonderfully Made conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation for families of children with common mental health conditions.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry...The Mission Field Just Outside Your DoorStephen Grcevich, MD
In this keynote presentation from the Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses the need for intentional outreach to families impacted by mental illness, and introduces seven barriers to church attendance for children and adults with common mental health conditions and their families.
Impact of the 3 A's"...ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder on Spi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
Over 9% of children ages 5-17 in the U.S. have received a prescription for ADHD medication. 8-20% meet criteria for at least one anxiety disorder. The majority of kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders are of average or above average intelligence. This workshop will help equip children's ministry staff and volunteers to recognize obstacles to spiritual growth for kids with at least one of the “3 A’s”… ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder. Strategies will be presented for promoting spiritual growth in kids with the “3 A’s”, partnering effectively with their parents or caregivers and identifying gifts and talents present in kids with the “3 A’s” that might be shaped and molded for Kingdom purposes.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry Intensive Inclusion Fusion Live 2018Stephen Grcevich, MD
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five U.S. children and adults have a diagnosable mental health condition, and attributes of common mental health conditions often create barriers to church attendance and engagement for persons with mental illness and their families. Participants in this intensive, led by Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, Catherine Boyle of Outside In Ministries, Brad Hoefs of Fresh Hope and Jolene Philo will be introduced to a model for outreach and inclusion of children and adults with a broad range of mental health conditions into weekend worship services and other ministries and activities that serve as catalysts to spiritual growth and will be provided with the necessary tools for crafting a mental health ministry strategy consistent with the unique mission and calling of their church. Registration includes a copy of Mental Health and the Church by Dr. Grcevich, along with Key’s Mental Health Ministry Planning Tool.
Family Involvement and Dementia
Sycamore Village Assisted Living hosts free monthly seminars for the community. "Family Involvement and Dementia" was presented at the December 2011 seminar, by Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN and Dementia Care Educator.
Topics include:
- How to build family partnerships
- How to offer opportunities for family involvement with care of the loved one with Alzheimer’s
- Learning how to interact effectively with family members.
For more information, contact us:
618-222-2571
www.SycamoreVillage.net
Helping Churches Support Individuals and Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation sponsored by the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board, Dr. Grcevich addresses potential areas of collaboration between churches and mental health/social service providers in serving families impacted by mental illness and discusses ways in which mental health professionals and support staff can advocate for inclusion of persons with mental illness within their places of worship.
Helping kids with ADHD to grow spirituallyKey Ministry
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich reviews our current medical understanding of the functional impairment seen in persons with ADHD, explore how ministry environments represent obstacles to church participation and spiritual growth in children and adults with ADHD, outlines strategies for promoting spiritual growth in persons with ADHD and identifies gifts and talents often associated with ADHD that may be channeled for Kingdom purposes.
Lifecare & the sandwich generation. Caring for Aging parents and caring for your kids. The phenomenon of the "sandwich generation" is here to stay. Is your family ready ?
Objectives
Describe and Discuss major
Gen Z issues :
Isolation Bullying, Cutting,
Vaping, Texting ,Self Harm
Teen Suicide
Alcohol, Marijuana and Other
Drug Use
Tips for Parents and Counselors
With the “3A’s” - ADHD, Anxiety and Asperger’s Disorder to Thrive at ChurchKey Ministry
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich looks at specific challenges associated with church attendance and spiritual growth for the two most common mental health conditions seen in kids and teenagers…ADHD and anxiety disorders...and a third condition presenting unique inclusion challenges that often encompasses issues with both anxiety and ADHD...kids with Asperger’s Disorder.
Including kids in your ministry who struggle with anxietyKey Ministry
This presentation from Dr. Steve Grcevich looks at common signs and symptoms of anxiety in kids, how the environments in which we "do ministry" create barriers to church participation when kids have anxiety disorders, and examines the potential impacts of anxiety on spiritual development in kids.
Seven Strategies for Promoting Mental Health Inclusion in the Local ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Grcevich shares seven strategies ministry leaders might consider for helping children, adults and families impacted by mental illness overcome common barriers to church attendance. Presentation from Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church Conference, Ironbridge Baptist Church, Chester, VA
Steve relates our current understanding of brain functioning in kids and teens with ADHD with strategies to help them have a great Awana experience and overcome unique obstacles to spiritual growth.
There’s this kid…Including kids with emotional, behavior and developmental ch...Stephen Grcevich, MD
One in five kids in the U.S. meet criteria for at least one mental health disorder, one in four experience a traumatic event by age 16, and a majority of the one in 68 kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders have average to high intelligence. For many, the environments in which we “do church” present subtle, but very real barriers to participation for kids with mental illness, trauma or developmental disabilities and their families. In this session, we’ll help Awana leaders identify potential pitfalls to kids with common disabilities becoming involved and staying involved with ministry, while exploring ideas for welcoming and including ALL kids in your ministry…many who may not otherwise have the opportunity to experience the hope of Christ.
A Model for Welcoming Children and Families Impacted by Mental Illness Into t...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation, delivered at the 2017 Conference on Mental Health, Children, Youth and the Church, sponsored by Fresh Hope for Mental Health, introduces Key Ministry's model for churches seeking to pursue a mental health inclusion strategy.
The “Three A’s”…ADHD, Anxiety, Asperger’s Disorder: Overcoming Barriers to S...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation, we'll explore 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 affected kids and their families.
Why Church is Difficult for Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2018 Wonderfully Made conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation for families of children with common mental health conditions.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry...The Mission Field Just Outside Your DoorStephen Grcevich, MD
In this keynote presentation from the Mental Health Ministry in the Local Church conference, Dr. Grcevich discusses the need for intentional outreach to families impacted by mental illness, and introduces seven barriers to church attendance for children and adults with common mental health conditions and their families.
Impact of the 3 A's"...ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder on Spi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
Over 9% of children ages 5-17 in the U.S. have received a prescription for ADHD medication. 8-20% meet criteria for at least one anxiety disorder. The majority of kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders are of average or above average intelligence. This workshop will help equip children's ministry staff and volunteers to recognize obstacles to spiritual growth for kids with at least one of the “3 A’s”… ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Asperger's Disorder. Strategies will be presented for promoting spiritual growth in kids with the “3 A’s”, partnering effectively with their parents or caregivers and identifying gifts and talents present in kids with the “3 A’s” that might be shaped and molded for Kingdom purposes.
Mental Health Inclusion Ministry Intensive Inclusion Fusion Live 2018Stephen Grcevich, MD
The National Institute of Mental Health reports that one in five U.S. children and adults have a diagnosable mental health condition, and attributes of common mental health conditions often create barriers to church attendance and engagement for persons with mental illness and their families. Participants in this intensive, led by Dr. Steve Grcevich of Key Ministry, Catherine Boyle of Outside In Ministries, Brad Hoefs of Fresh Hope and Jolene Philo will be introduced to a model for outreach and inclusion of children and adults with a broad range of mental health conditions into weekend worship services and other ministries and activities that serve as catalysts to spiritual growth and will be provided with the necessary tools for crafting a mental health ministry strategy consistent with the unique mission and calling of their church. Registration includes a copy of Mental Health and the Church by Dr. Grcevich, along with Key’s Mental Health Ministry Planning Tool.
Family Involvement and Dementia
Sycamore Village Assisted Living hosts free monthly seminars for the community. "Family Involvement and Dementia" was presented at the December 2011 seminar, by Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN and Dementia Care Educator.
Topics include:
- How to build family partnerships
- How to offer opportunities for family involvement with care of the loved one with Alzheimer’s
- Learning how to interact effectively with family members.
For more information, contact us:
618-222-2571
www.SycamoreVillage.net
Helping Churches Support Individuals and Families Affected by Mental IllnessStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation sponsored by the Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Board, Dr. Grcevich addresses potential areas of collaboration between churches and mental health/social service providers in serving families impacted by mental illness and discusses ways in which mental health professionals and support staff can advocate for inclusion of persons with mental illness within their places of worship.
Helping kids with ADHD to grow spirituallyKey Ministry
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich reviews our current medical understanding of the functional impairment seen in persons with ADHD, explore how ministry environments represent obstacles to church participation and spiritual growth in children and adults with ADHD, outlines strategies for promoting spiritual growth in persons with ADHD and identifies gifts and talents often associated with ADHD that may be channeled for Kingdom purposes.
Lifecare & the sandwich generation. Caring for Aging parents and caring for your kids. The phenomenon of the "sandwich generation" is here to stay. Is your family ready ?
Objectives
Describe and Discuss major
Gen Z issues :
Isolation Bullying, Cutting,
Vaping, Texting ,Self Harm
Teen Suicide
Alcohol, Marijuana and Other
Drug Use
Tips for Parents and Counselors
With the “3A’s” - ADHD, Anxiety and Asperger’s Disorder to Thrive at ChurchKey Ministry
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich looks at specific challenges associated with church attendance and spiritual growth for the two most common mental health conditions seen in kids and teenagers…ADHD and anxiety disorders...and a third condition presenting unique inclusion challenges that often encompasses issues with both anxiety and ADHD...kids with Asperger’s Disorder.
Including kids in your ministry who struggle with anxietyKey Ministry
This presentation from Dr. Steve Grcevich looks at common signs and symptoms of anxiety in kids, how the environments in which we "do ministry" create barriers to church participation when kids have anxiety disorders, and examines the potential impacts of anxiety on spiritual development in kids.
A majority of children with disabilities that negatively impact church attendance and participation suffer from “hidden disabilities”…serious emotional, behavioral, developmental and neurologic conditions with no outwardly apparent symptoms. Most can be successfully included in children’s ministry activities and served through a family ministry approach without the need for “buddies” or the creation of a “special needs ministry.” In this workshop, participants will identify strategies to overcome common barriers to inclusion of kids in children’s ministry with conditions including ADHD, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, learning disabilities and trauma, and apply family ministry principles to promoting spiritual growth among children with hidden disabilities and their siblings.
Neuropsychiatric disorders are the leading cause of disability among persons of all ages in the U.S., and common mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders and ADHD have been demonstrated to significantly impact church attendance. This workshop is designed for any church, pastor, ministry leader, staff member or volunteer interested in becoming more intentional in their outreach to and inclusion of families impacted by mental illness. Participants will be taught to recognize common barriers to church participation for children and adults with common mental health conditions, introduced to a series of strategies for including persons with mental illness into the full range of ministry activities offered by the local church and provided with the resources necessary to initiate a mental health ministry planning process. This is a 3 hour workshop divided into 2 parts.
Kids and Teens With Mental Health Disorders…Barriers to Spiritual GrowthStephen Grcevich, MD
22% of U.S. children meet criteria for at least one mental disorder at the time they enter first grade. Families of children with disorders including ADHD, anxiety, Asperger’s Disorder, attachment disorders, mood disorders and PTSD are significantly less likely to maintain an active involvement in a local church. In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich will discuss obstacles to spiritual maturity resulting from the functional impairment associated with common mental health disorders seen during childhood and adolescence and outline strategies for promoting inclusion at church and spiritual growth at home.
It's the Mental Health Disabilities That Keep Kids Out of ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation from the Together Special Needs Conference at Mount Paran Church examines research on the association between common disabilities and church attendance in children and teens, identifies seven common barriers to church attendance for families impacted by mental illness and introduces a model for mental health ministry applicable to churches of all sizes and denominations.
ADHD affects approximately one in ten children and one in twenty adults in the U.S. Children and teens with ADHD and members of their immediate families are significantly less likely to ever set foot in a church. In this workshop of interest to ministry leaders, family members and professionals, Dr. Stephen Grcevich will discuss the differences in brain functioning seen in persons with ADHD, explain how the condition impacts participation in worship services, Christian education and other common church activities, identify common pitfalls to spiritual development, share useful strategies for including persons with ADHD into church programming and provide practical ideas family members can use to promote spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD.
Including Students with Common Mental Health Conditions at ChurchStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2020 Together Conference, Dr. Grcevich reviews research demonstrating the need for an intentional approach to mental health inclusion at church,
recognizes common barriers to inclusion at church for children, teens and adults with common mental health conditions, explores how a set of mental health inclusion strategies might be applied to potential obstacles in your church and identifies five attributes of a mental health-friendly church
Overcoming Challenges to Spiritual Growth in Children and Teens with ADHDStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the Together Conference at Mount Paran Church, Dr. Grcevich reviews:
Brain functioning associated with ADHD
Impacts of ADHD upon worship service attendance and involvement in Christian education and other church activities
ADHD inclusion strategies across ministry environments
Common pitfalls to spiritual development for children, teens and adults with ADHD
Practical ideas family members can use to promote spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD
Challenges to Church Participation and Spiritual Growth in Students Affected ...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation for the Greater Cleveland staff of Youth for Christ, Dr. Grcevich discusses common obstacles to church participation among adolescents with significant mental health conditions.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptx
Hostile Territory Helping Families Impacted by Mental Illness Overcome Barriers to Attending Church
1. Stephen Grcevich, MD
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Key Ministry
Presented at An Inclusive Children’s Ministry Conference
Christ Church United Methodist
Louisville, Kentucky
November 7, 2015
Hostile Territory
Helping Families Impacted by Mental Illness Overcome
Barriers to Attending Church
2. See a different world…
How is the nature of
disability different in kids
with mental illness?
A different paradigm for
thinking about disability –
mindset vs. program
What are the barriers to
church involvement?
Seven strategies for
overcoming barriers
A different model of
ministry…
3. Some guiding principles for mental health
inclusion at church…
A mindset…not a program
Helping kids, families join what you already do
Focus on overcoming barriers to social
connection, communication
Design environments that promote self-
regulation, minimize anxiety
No church/school/organization can do
everything, but every church can do something!
4. A very large potential ministry field!
22% identified with at least one mental disorder
11% have been treated with ADHD medication
8-12% of teens experience anxiety disorders
13% identified with developmental disorders
The majority of the 1 in 68 kids diagnosed with
autism are of average/superior intelligence!
Carter, AS et al. J. Am Acad. Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2010;49(7): 686-698
Visser et al. J Am Acad. Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2014;53(1): 34-46
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/anxiety-disorders-in-children-and-adolescents/index.shtml
Boulet, SL, Boyle CA, Schieve, LA. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(1):19-26.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
5. What comes to mind when you think
about “disability?”
6. What comes to mind when you think of
special needs ministry?
7. Is a disability a disability if someone is disabled
some of the time?
8. Do the environments and culture of the church cause disability?
“It is our culture that disables.”
“When one is disabled, the problem is not really
that they have impairments and social skill
deficits. The issue at stake is that they live in an
‘ableist’ culture that rarely affords them the
space or opportunity to make their unique
contribution to society and does not lift up the
value of choosing them as friends.”
Ben Conner…Amplifying Our Witness (2012)
9. Barriers to including kids with mental illness
at church…
Church… Where does she fit in?
Social isolation
Anxiety/Fear
Social communication
Capacity for self-regulation
Sensory processing
Reluctance to self-identify
Parents with mental illness
10. Social isolation…
Church, school, community… Where does he fit in?
Avoidance, withdrawal
common symptoms
Kids may be less
desirable as friends
Less likely to be involved
in youth sports,
extracurricular activities
Parents struggle to find
child care necessary to
maintain social life
11. Expectations for social interaction…
Church, school, community… Where does he fit in?
Are social skills necessary
at church?
Kids may fail to
process…or are unable to
process social cues
Negotiating large group
and small group
environments
Challenges greater in
unfamiliar situations
When bullies attend
church…
12. The impact of anxiety on social interaction…
Church… Where do they fit in?
Overestimate potential risk in
new relationships, situations
Fears persist longer than
developmentally appropriate
Avoidance of situations with
potential for scrutiny by
others
Persistent worry about
performance
Prone to perception that
anxiety is caused by a lack of
faith (See Phil 4:6-7)
13. Regulating emotions or behavior…
Church, school, community… Where does he fit in?
Capacity to manage
impulses, hide
observable aspects
of behavior
Understanding of
“executive
functioning”
Why “structure”
helps
14. Sensory Processing…
Church… What they experience…
A trait associated with
autism, anxiety, ADHD
Sound, light, touch, taste
and smells readily
tolerated by others may
be aversive
Transition times often
present greatest
challenge
15. The reluctance to self-disclose…
Church… Where does he fit in?
Desperate need to not be
different!
Kids, families FLEE
special education/special
needs
How are church staff to
know who needs help
when disabilities aren’t
always evident?
16. Stigma…
Stigma in church WORSE than
school, community…
What then, is wrong with the
“mentally ill”? Their problem is
autogenic; it is in themselves…
Jay Adams Mental illness defined as
sin, or a parenting problem
Widespread perception
they’re not welcome at
church
If it’s not a disability, why
would disability ministry
serve them?
17. Parents with mental illness…
Church… Where do they fit in?
Multigenerational issue
Parent who couldn’t go to
church have kids with no
experience of church
Kids depend on parents for
transportation
Parents struggle with
executive functioning too!
Inconsistent attenders?
18. Seven strategies for promoting mental
health inclusion (TEACHER)
Team: Build an inclusion team
Environments: Establish welcoming ministry environments
Activities with high impact: Prioritize inclusion in activities
most essential to spiritual growth
Communicate: Implement a church/ministry-wide
communication strategy
Help: Meet heartfelt needs of families outside the church
Education and support
Responsibility: Ministry is owned by everyone in the church
19. Who needs a seat at the table?
Building an inclusion team
Senior leadership must
endorse, recruit
Ministry directors on church-
wide implementation team
Departments may have their
own inclusion team
Consider mental health
professionals, advocates,
family members, occupational
therapists, interior designers,
social workers, educators,
media specialists, anyone
passionate for the ministry
20. Welcoming ministry environments for
persons with mental health diagnoses
Help attendees maintain
focus and attention.
Help attendees prioritize
most important takeaways
Support those with difficulty
processing directions.
Provides engaging, but not
overwhelming sensory
stimulation
Help kids maintain self-
control
21. Inclusion in high-impact ministry activities
What do you MOST
want people to do to
grow in faith in Jesus?
What help do they need
to get there?
Weekend worship?
Small groups?
Prayer/family
devotions/serving
22. Components of a church-wide
communication strategy
Preach it from the pulpit!
What NOT to say
Pictures, video
Bulletins, printed
materials
E-communication
Social media
Online church inclusion
Inclusion “concierge?”
23. Help that promotes relationships…
Casseroles
Respite
Referral services
Counseling
Special worship services
After-school programs
Parent advocates for kids
on 504 plans, in special
education
Tutoring at-risk kids
24. Education and support
Advancing the Kingdom through coffee and donuts
“Grace Groups” –
individual, family,
PTSD curriculums
NAMI Family to
Family, Peer to Peer
Fresh Hope
Diagnosis-specific
groups (CHADD)
25. Responsibility for inclusion ministry is
owned by everyone!
Responding to needs
wherever they’re
planted
Grabbing a mop
Relational respite
Distribute business
cards with respite
invitations
1:1 discipleship
Parent mentors
“Ministry of presence”
26. Overcoming social isolation…
Church Go and tell!
Include “neurotypical” siblings
at respite events
Provide food or transportation
assistance to a neighbor in
need
Invite a kid for a play date
Advertise online worship
services to families with
mental illness in your
community
27. Including those who struggle with social
communication…
Church… Where do they fit in?
Partner with parents
Address physical environments
where ministry takes place
Let them use precocious gifts to
serve others
Identify “friendly” small groups
Opportunity to rehearse new
experiences
Promote disability awareness,
address bullying
Alternative paths of discipleship
(mentoring)
28. Overcoming the anxiety barrier…
Church… Where do they fit in?
Prepare them for first
visit
Lots of pictures, video
of your ministry
environments
Avoid drawing
attention to self-
conscious kids
Don’t shame them
Pathway for introverts?
29. Helping kids who struggle to regulate
emotions and behavior…
Church Helping them fit in?
Friendly physical
environments
Sequence of activities?
(high-energy last?)
Supervise transition times
Developmentally-
appropriate content
Some may be better with
physical activity,
movement
30. Helping kids who struggle with sensory
processing…
Church… What they experience…
Sensory-friendly
entrances
Review your ministry
environments (lighting,
sound, use of color)
Alternative activities for
kids with sensory issues
Monitor transition times
closely
31. Overcoming stigma in the church…
Stigma in church WORSE than
school, community…
Talk about it on Sunday
morning
Encourage families in the
church to share their stories
Start or host a support group
Share helpful links, articles,
sermons through social
media
Value kids, adults with mental
illness by serving them
32. Helping those who won’t self-disclose…
Church… Helping them fit in
Consider interventions to
help all kids, families
Review registration
materials
Communicating with
parents
Floating support in your
children’s, student
ministries
33. Including kids…when parents have mental
health concerns
Church… Helping them fit in
Parents of kids who are
inconsistent attenders?
They may need more
reminders to come
Watch for folks who
haven’t attended for
some time
Community helps with
accountability
34. Takeaway points…
Kids with mental illness and their families
represent one of your church’s greatest
outreach opportunities.
Mental health inclusion is a mindset…not a
program
Focus on barriers to connection, communication
Design ministry environments that promote self-
regulation, engaging vs. overwhelming
No church can do everything, but every church
can do something!
35. Key Ministry promotes meaningful
connection between churches and
families of kids with disabilities for
the purpose of making disciples of
Jesus Christ.
Free training, consultation, support and resources
What Does Key Ministry Do?
