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Upheld by God’s Hand: Mental Health Support for Children and Youth
The LCMS National Office of Mission-Human Care has created a free online course on the topic of mental health for educators and church workers who work with youth! The online course is comprehensive and explores mental illness through a Lutheran lens. It is self-paced, and participants are able to earn a certificate of completion at the end. Each session includes practical tips and school support ideas for how to help children with mental health concerns. This free online course would be an ideal continuing education (PD) opportunity!
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NAMI Back to School Resources
NAMI has curated a variety of free downloadable PDFs on the topic of mental health in the school setting for parents, educators, and students. Tip sheet topics include: Bullying Warning Signs, Social Media: Helpful Tips, Time Management for Students, Setting Boundaries Guide, How to Help a Friend, Mental Wellness Moments for Educators, and more. Each tip sheet is also available in Spanish.
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Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health
The LCMS Health Ministry has created a free downloadable booklet titled “Restoring Hope: Care for Mental Health—Spiritual Care Companion Booklet” which offers guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers, and others who are navigating various mental health challenges. This resource addresses a number of mental health topics and disorders, providing a pertinent Scripture verse, hymn stanza, theological reflection, and prayer for each one, as well as other valuable information and resources. This is a must-have resource for pastors and other church workers, Mental Health Advocates, Stephen Ministers, and caregivers.
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10 Ways to Pray for Trauma Survivors
Spiritual First Aid has created this free downloadable field guide to offer some guidance on how to offer prayers for healing, strength, and comfort for trauma survivors and their families.
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Preaching in the Wake of Disaster
Spiritual First Aid has created this free downloadable field guide to equip pastors in offering crucial support and comfort from the pulpit after a disaster in order to help congregations and the local faith community navigate through such times of grief and uncertainty.
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Trauma and Identity in Christ: What We Can Learn from Gideon’s Journey
This free downloadable Bible study explores the different kinds of trauma people may experience, the effects of such trauma, and how resiliency, peace, and hope in the midst of trauma can be cultivated through reliance on God and his faithful promises in His Word. The trauma journey of Gideon is specifically explored to discover how God used Gideon’s traumatic experiences to draw Gideon closer, reorient his heart and perspective, and rekindle and grow his faith.
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Wholeness Wheel Bible Study: The Balanced Life in Christ
Many Americans say they are “so busy,” that they “feel like they cannot get everything done,” and that they have a constant sense of anxiety about not having a balanced life. Even Christians often struggle to find balance and purpose in their lives. In order that more people can benefit from learning about and experiencing a more balanced life in Christ, this new Bible study was created with lay people in mind.
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Sermon “A New Creation in Christ”
This sermon written by Rev. Dr. Rick Marrs is a companion piece to the “Wholeness Wheel Bible Study: The Balanced Life in Christ.” This sermon would be a great way to preach about mental wellness from the pulpit and introduce your congregation to the Bible study.
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Leader’s Guide for the Wholeness Wheel Bible Study: The Balanced Life in Christ
This Leader’s Guide is a companion piece for “The Wholeness Wheel Bible Study: The Balanced Life in Christ.”