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Youth Bible Study: Light in the Darkness
Depression, like other illnesses, was not part of God’s original plan. Instead it is the result of sin entering the world through the Fall. Sin affects Christians and non-Christians alike on a daily basis. No part of our life is immune.
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4 Things That Relieved My Depression and Restored My Faith in God
If you have mental illness, you don't get a casserole. What's the equivalent of a casserole for people with mental illness?
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Helping a Friend through the Darkness of Depression
Your friend is in the emotional crisis of depression. This is their darkest moment. What do you do? How can you help?
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Tools for the Struggle Days
Everyone experiences time in life when they struggle to feel seen, known, and loved. We live in a world where we're told we have to be the best or do it all — and it can very easily wear on our souls. It's an exhausting and lonely world sometimes. These are some ideas and suggestions to combat these exhausting feelings and the circumstances that surround them.
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An Open Letter to the Depressed Christian
Licensed counselor Debra Fileta explores three common false ideas about depression and mental illness that are frequently perpetuated among believers and encourages people to find hope and healing through a multi-faceted approach which includes holding to Biblical truths.
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You Are Not Your Disorder
Speaking from lived experience, author Andrew Voigt encourages those with mental health struggles to find their worth, hope and healing in their God-given identity.
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How To Care For A Depressed Loved One
This article examines the caregiving approaches given to some major historical figures in the Church, including Martin Luther and Charles Spurgeon, and offers three key pieces of advice based on the care they received that we can apply today when depression affects those we love.
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4 Myths Christians Should Stop Believing About Depression
This article explores four common myths about depression that Christians often believe and perpetuate which stem from the myth that “true believers don’t suffer from depression.”
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Parenting a Child Who Has Been Through Trauma
Parenting any child is challenging, but parenting a child who has been through trauma adds complexity and difficulty that few are prepared to handle. Colleen Swindoll Thompson, Vice President of Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministries, will share some trauma-related parenting challenges from her family, and provide insights and helpful resources to help other parents of traumatized children.
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Healing from Trauma
Healing from trauma is always possible — but how does it really happen? This one-minute video explains how someone might begin the healing journey.
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1-2-3 Care: A Trauma Sensitive Toolkit for Caregivers of Children
The 1-2-3 Care Toolkit is intended to support caregivers on their journey towards trauma sensitivity. It is organized by topic, each offering a brief overview, specific tools that can be used with children, and where to find more information. Also included are handouts that can be used as teaching aids.
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Trauma Healing Basics Discussion Guide
An easy-to-use resource that helps you move toward healing through safe discussion in small groups.