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.
Physical growth is an increase in size. Development is growth in function and capability. Both processes highly depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors. As children develop physiologically and emotionally, it is useful to define certain age-based groups.
High performance temperature controller for Infant IncubatorVISHAL NAGAR
Temperature is one of the most important parameters that need to be maintained to provide suitable environment for infants especially premature born infants. It is important that the temperature that is set by the doctor is maintained with out significant variation over time.
The product that has been developed here uses proportional and integral controllers together with pulse width modulation and switching to provide accurate temperature maintenance with reference to the input temperature.
Hypothermia occurs when the newborn’s temperature drops below 36.3°C.
The smaller or more premature the newborn is, the greater the risk of heat loss. When heat loss exceeds the newborn’s ability to produce heat, its body temperature drops below the normal range and the newborn becomes hypothermic.
Early prevention measures are vital.
Physical growth is an increase in size. Development is growth in function and capability. Both processes highly depend on genetic, nutritional, and environmental factors. As children develop physiologically and emotionally, it is useful to define certain age-based groups.
High performance temperature controller for Infant IncubatorVISHAL NAGAR
Temperature is one of the most important parameters that need to be maintained to provide suitable environment for infants especially premature born infants. It is important that the temperature that is set by the doctor is maintained with out significant variation over time.
The product that has been developed here uses proportional and integral controllers together with pulse width modulation and switching to provide accurate temperature maintenance with reference to the input temperature.
Hypothermia occurs when the newborn’s temperature drops below 36.3°C.
The smaller or more premature the newborn is, the greater the risk of heat loss. When heat loss exceeds the newborn’s ability to produce heat, its body temperature drops below the normal range and the newborn becomes hypothermic.
Early prevention measures are vital.
Newborn Care: Skills workshop Gestational age and weight.Saide OER Africa
Newborn Care was written for healthcare workers providing special care for newborn infants in level 2 hospitals. It covers: resuscitation at birth, assessing infant size and gestational age, routine care and feeding of both normal and high-risk infants, the prevention, diagnosis and management of hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, jaundice, respiratory distress, infection, trauma, bleeding and congenital abnormalities, communication with parents
I presented a hyperemesis case for a Case Study Seminar where university faculty were invited to attend and RD\'s from the community could receive CPE\'s for attending.
There is no precise definition of behavioral problems, but we can define them as child behaviors that cause or are likely to cause difficulties in the child's learning activities. A child may show one or more than one behavior problem during his/her period of development. Some behavior problems may occur at a specific stage of development while some behavior problems occur at different stages.
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
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.
Newborn Care: Skills workshop Gestational age and weight.Saide OER Africa
Newborn Care was written for healthcare workers providing special care for newborn infants in level 2 hospitals. It covers: resuscitation at birth, assessing infant size and gestational age, routine care and feeding of both normal and high-risk infants, the prevention, diagnosis and management of hypothermia, hypoglycaemia, jaundice, respiratory distress, infection, trauma, bleeding and congenital abnormalities, communication with parents
I presented a hyperemesis case for a Case Study Seminar where university faculty were invited to attend and RD\'s from the community could receive CPE\'s for attending.
There is no precise definition of behavioral problems, but we can define them as child behaviors that cause or are likely to cause difficulties in the child's learning activities. A child may show one or more than one behavior problem during his/her period of development. Some behavior problems may occur at a specific stage of development while some behavior problems occur at different stages.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Why Families of Kids With Mental Illness Don’t Attend Church - And How Counse...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from the 2019 American Association of Christian Counselors National Conference Dr. Grcevich examines the relationship between the presence of mental health conditions in children and adolescents and family church attendance, reviews seven common barriers to church attendance and ministry participation for families of children with common mental health disorders and introduces a range of approaches counselors might employ in supporting clients with church participation and churches in their ministry with families impacted by mental illness.
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
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.
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.
Presentation by Hunter Institute of Mental Health Projects Coordinator Ellen Newman for Thrive 2016, weaving wellness and wellbeing conference. This presentation is about mental health literacy and strategies for supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.
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.
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.
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.
In this presentation, Dr. Grcevich identifies seven barriers families often encounter to 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.
In this "Ted-type" talk from the 2018 Wonderfully Made Conference, Dr. Grcevich argues for why churches should develop a mental health inclusion strategy.
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 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.
Slides from Lunch and Learn Lectures by Stephen Grcevich, MD, sponsored by Stark County MHAR Board, August 2023.
Videos may be found here:
https://vimeo.com/853034484
https://vimeo.com/856856675
https://vimeo.com/863669380
Helping Patients Through ADHD Medication Shortages and Discontinuation Grcevi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation, Dr. Stephen Grcevich will identify reasons for current shortages of immediate and extended-release Adderall, examine implications of the “authorized” Concerta generic being discontinued in January 2023 and discuss treatment options for patients who are unable to access ADHD medications on which they have been stabilized.
Understanding DMDDTreating kids with protracted anger outbursts and irritabi...Stephen Grcevich, MD
Learning Objectives:
Examine why DMDD was established as a stand-alone diagnosis in DSM-5, review the diagnostic criteria for DMDD, along with the differential diagnosis from other common conditions and explore what we know about treating kids with DMDD
Evaluation and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Children and TeensStephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation will familiarize prescribers with signs, symptoms of anxiety disorders in children and teens, examine pivotal studies comparing the impacts of medication vs. psychotherapy in treatment of kids with anxiety, compare the benefits and risks of FDA-approved and “off-label” medications used to treat pediatric anxiety disorders and explore recent data comparing advantages, disadvantages of specific SSRIs used to treat anxiety in children, teens
Participants will explore the prevalence of psychotic experiences among kids with mental health concerns and kids in the general population, discuss the differential diagnosis of psychotic symptoms in children and youth, examine the relationship between hallucinations and suicidal behavior in youth and review the appropriate psychiatric and medical workup for youth with psychotic experiences
Grcevich Thoughtful Child Psychopharmacology in the Summer.pptxStephen Grcevich, MD
Participants will explore a model for medical decision-making in adjusting medication regimens in children and teens being treated for common mental health conditions during the summertime, identify issues and concerns unique to summer that may impact prescribing decisions and explore the rationale for “structured treatment interruptions” of pharmacotherapy during the summer, with a focus on medication for ADHD
Dr. Steve Grcevich's slide set from event hosted by the student ministry staff at Cuyahoga Valley Church, Broadview Heights Campus. The slide set addresses questions regarding the impact of COVID on teen mental health, possible causes for the increased rates of mental health disorders reported in this population, signs of anxiety and depression, and eleven simple signs of kids experiencing mental health struggles.
In this presentation, Dr. Steve Grcevich will...
Explore the rationale for regular consideration of deprescribing in children, teens and adults with mental health conditions.
Examine the indications for deprescribing in individual patients.
Consider a process for simplifying complex medication regimens in patients with suboptimal therapeutic benefits and/or unacceptable adverse effects.
Dr. Steve Grcevich's presentation for the suicide prevention webinar offered by Community Health Center of Northeast Oklahoma, March 10, 2021. The presentation includes a series of action steps for pastors and clergy of all faiths to follow to be prepared to respond to attendees with suicidal thoughts, plans or behavior .
Evaluation and Treatment of Bipolar and Related Disorders in Children and Ado...Stephen Grcevich, MD
In these lectures presented by Dr. Stephen Grcevich to child and adolescent psychiatry trainees at Akron Children's Hospital in January 2021, the following objectives were addressed:
Identify critical questions challenging our assumptions regarding treatment of bipolar disorder in kids.
Explore diagnostic challenges associated with comorbidity with other common mental health conditions.
Review key literature evaluating effective pharmacotherapy of pediatric bipolar disorder.
Examine available data on non-pharmacologic treatments in kids with bipolar disorder.
Introduction to Depressive Disorders in Children and AdolescentsStephen Grcevich, MD
These slides accompany the didactic lectures Dr. Stephen Grcevich presented to child and adolescent psychiatry fellows at Akron Children's Hospital in September 2020. Topics covered include:
Session One: Epidemiology, presentation throughout childhood/adolescence, clinical course, risk factors, etiology
Session Two: Evaluation – diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, comorbidity, use of rating scales
Session Three: Pharmacotherapy and other medical treatments
Session Four: Non-pharmacologic treatments
Mental Health in a Time of COVID-19: Preparing Faith and Community PartnersStephen Grcevich, MD
Key Ministry’s President & Founder, Dr. Steve Grcevich, co-presented with Kay Warren and former congressman Dr. Tim Murphy for this webinar from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The aim was to help churches and religious leaders of all faiths respond to #mentalhealth support needs arising from #COVID19. Link to video: https://youtu.be/C8Zzgw4ihOg
Recent research from Clemson University demonstrates that families of children and teens with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder are significantly less likely than their neighbors to never attend church. In this talk, Dr. Grcevich will outline some basic steps every church can take to minister more effectively with individuals and families impacted by mental illness.
Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Sleep DisordersStephen Grcevich, MD
In this presentation from Child and Adolescent Behavior Health in Canton OH, Dr. Stephen Grcevich discusses evaluation and treatment of insomnia in children and teens in an outpatient psychiatric treatment setting. Viewers will review guidelines describing “normal” sleep in children and teens, explore common causes of sleep disturbance in the pediatric population, address treatment of sleep issues associated with common psychiatric conditions in children and teens and be presented with an approach to addressing concerns with insomnia in clinical practice.
Link to video: https://www.slideshare.net/drgrcevich/evaluation-and-treatment-of-children-and-adolescents-with-sleep-disorders
In this keynote presentation from Inclusion Fusion Live 2019, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses recent research on the relationship between mental illness and church attendance, and encourages churches to adopt an intentional strategy for welcoming and including families impacted by mental illness. i
Safety Considerations in the use of Psychotropic Medication in Children and T...Stephen Grcevich, MD
This presentation for the medical staff of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in Canton, OH is an introduction to basic safety concerns and monitoring associated with the use of psychotropics in children and teens. The presentation was tailored to newly graduated advanced practice nurses.
Slides accompanying sermons presented at Fredericktown UMC in Fredericton, OH, October 21, 2018. Link to full text here: https://www.keyministry.org/church4everychild/2018/10/20/discovering-gods-purposes-in-mental-illness
Introduction to Depressive Disorders in Children and AdolescentsStephen Grcevich, MD
This is the slide set to the lectures I provided to the medical staff of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in Canton, OH during the Fall-Winter of 2018
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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
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
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
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 Many Impacts of ADHD Upon Spiritual Development
1. The Many Impacts of ADHD
Upon Spiritual Development
Stephen Grcevich, MD
President and Founder, Key Ministry
Wonderfully Made Conference
Overland Park, KS
October 24, 2019
2. Our objectives today…
• Discuss differences in brain functioning seen in persons with ADHD
• Explore how ADHD impacts participation in worship services,
Christian education and other common church activities and useful
strategies for including them in the full range of ministry
environments
• Identify common pitfalls to spiritual development for children, teens
and adults with ADHD
• Introduce practical ideas family members can use to promote
spiritual growth in their child, spouse or loved one with ADHD.
3. What is
ADHD?
• A neurodevelopmental disorder
characterized by an age-
inappropriate degree of…
• Inattentiveness/disorganization
• Impulsivity
• Hyperactivity
• Hyperactivity goes away first as
children age, impulse control
improves next
• Adults struggle with time
management, task completion,
organization, prioritization
4. ADHD facts and figures:
• 11% of U.S. kids ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with
ADHD…88% continue to carry the diagnosis
• Highest prevalence in southeastern U.S.
• 69% are currently prescribed medication but…the
majority don’t take medication on an ongoing basis
• 42% increase in parent-reported prevalence since 2003
• Many have “comorbid” mental health conditions
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control
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Comorbidity in Pediatric ADHD
Lifetime Prevalence of Comorbid Conditions in
Pediatric Population With ADHD
Biederman J. J Clin Psychiatry. 2004;65(suppl 3):3-7.
Boys (N = 140)
Girls (N = 140)
ODD Enuresis
Major
Depression
Multiple
(>2)
Anxiety
Conduct
Disorder
Bipolar
Disorder
6. Preschool
School-age
Adolescence
College-age
Adult
Disruptive behavior
Academic failure
Poor socialization
Self-esteem issues
Injuries
Low self-esteem
Smoking
Substance use
Crime
Car accidents
Academic failure
Occupational failure
Substance abuse
Relationship failures
Poor work history
Chronic substance
abuse and dependence
Incarceration
ADHD impairment across the lifespan…
Slide courtesy ofJoseph Biederman, MD.
7. What
Causes
ADHD?
• Genetics - primary factor
• 70-80% of risk
• many genes appear to make minor
contributions
• Trauma
• Environmental toxins
• drugs, alcohol, cigarettes
• environmental toxins (lead)
• Prematurity
• Technology?
• Birthday influences diagnosis in
younger kids
8. Catecholamine Mechanisms in ADHD
Posterior
Parietal
Cortex
Prefrontal
Cortex
Striatum
Sensory
input
Cerebellum
Locus
Coeruleus
VTA
Substantia
Nigra
NE enhances
relevant
signal
NE enhances
relevant signal
DA suppresses
irrelevant signal
Posner MI, et al. Images of Mind. 1st ed. New York, NY: Scientific American Library; 1997.
9. Executive
functioning
as the
fundamental
difference in
persons
with ADHD
• Cognitive abilities involved in
controlling and regulating
other abilities and behaviors.
• Necessary for
• initiating goal-directed
behavior,
• regulating emotions
• delaying gratification
• learning from one’s mistakes
• planning future behavior.
• Struggle to adapt to new
situations and foresee
outcomes of their behavior.
10. Five Key Executive Functions
• Behavioral inhibition
• Verbal working memory
• Non-verbal working memory
• Emotional self-regulation
• Reconstitution
12. How might having ADHD impact
church participation?
• Difficulty sitting through adult worship service,
• Struggles keeping hands to self at children’s worship/Sunday
School
• Prone to immediate, negative reactions to authority figures
• Teens may struggle with time management, prioritizing
church activity
• Misses youth group when homework is unfinished
13. The more stimulation they have to process, the less
capacity they have for self-control
14. Unique
challenges
presented to
the church
by kids with
ADHD:
• Church environments are generally
less structured than school
• Churches rely upon ministry volunteers
who lack training as educators
• Parents, physicians often withhold
effective ADHD medication for
weekends
• Many church activities occur when
ADHD medication has worn off
15. How does
ADHD
present
challenges
to
internalizing
faith?
• More difficulty living a spiritually
disciplined life
• More difficulty with quiet
reflection, meditation
• Difficulty sustaining Bible study,
worship, spiritual practices that
becomes tedious
• More difficulty delaying
immediate gratification for long-
term spiritual outcomes
16. How
instability of
spiritual
growth
might arise
from ADHD
• Vulnerable to negative peer,
environmental influences
• Effects of intense spiritual experiences
(VBS, retreats, mission trips) fade
when context is gone
• “Roller-coaster” spirituality
• Shunned for volunteer, leadership
opportunities if perceived as
undisciplined, disorganized
• Drawn to more participatory, action-
oriented, relational religious contexts
17. Seven strategies for promoting mental
health inclusion (TEACHER)
• Assemble your inclusion team
• Create welcoming ministry environments.
• Focus on ministry activities most essential to
spiritual growth
• Communicate effectively
• Help families with their most heartfelt needs
• Offer education and support
• Empower the people of your church to
assume responsibility for ministry
18. ADHD inclusion strategies (children/youth)
• Registration/sign-in needs to be orderly
• Staffing for transition times before/after services
• Use of color, lighting
• Engaging, not overwhelming
• Communication strategies
• Reinforce key point(s)
• Use of personal stories, experiences
• System for getting helps, resources to parents
• Family worship experiences geared to kids?
19. ADHD inclusion strategies (adults)
• Clear signage, direction
• Use of music, technology
• Remove distraction in
worship, adult education
spaces
• Flexibility in dress code
• Simple communication
• Disproportionately found in
AA, substance abuse ministries
20. Discipleship strategies for children, youth with
ADHD
• Church, parents as partners in teaching kids about God
• Learn and retain more in 1:1, small group situations
• Ministry resources need to be sent directly to parents - role
for technology?
• Where can they be involved in meaningful service?
• Better loading trucks at food bank vs. sitting in a circle
21. Discipleship strategies for adults with ADHD
• Connections with others in the church especially important
• Small groups offer multiple accountability partners
• Break Scripture into smaller, manageable parts
• Study guide format for sermon notes
• They’re doers as opposed to listeners
• You have to remind them if you want them to come
22. How can I help my child with ADHD grow in
faith?
• Spend time with your child one on one or as a family…
• praying together
• studying the Bible together
• Make Jesus, Scripture interesting by sharing how you’ve
applied what you’ve learned
• Seek opportunities for your child to serve using their talents,
gifts
• Attend church regularly!
23. What can I do to help my spouse, sibling or friend with ADHD
to come to faith, grow in faith?
• Invite them to church (or remind them to come)
• Go with them to a church where they’re more likely to have
a positive experience
• Pray, study the Bible, serve with them
• Connect them to others in the church who will accept them,
follow up with them
24. What
advantages
might ADHD
provide a
follower of
Christ?
• Willing to take chances for God
• Energized by ministry activities
that capture their imagination
• Effective on ministry teams when
others have complimentary
organizational skills
• Good at identifying trends
• Overrepresented among senior
pastors, student pastors?
25. 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?
26. Help from Key Ministry
• Training
• Conferences
• Video training
• Roundtables
• Consultation to church teams
• Resources
• Networking with other ministries
• Social media, sermon videos, research to
support your ministry
• Someone to come alongside your
ministry!
27. Connect with Key Ministry
Catherine Boyle –Director of Mental Health Ministry
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• Twitter: @KeyMinistry
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