Help for Family Members and Friends of Someone with OCD
When someone in your life has OCD, it is natural to try to help them by trying to “talk them out of their symptoms.” “Just stop it!” seems like a logical response. Other times, if someone’s OCD is creating problems in their lives (or ours) it is easy to become
Depression in Adults
Psalm 40:1-2, “I waited patiently for the LORD: he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.” Depression has been called the “common cold” of
Obsessive-Compulsive Related Disorders
There are a several other conditions that have some similarities with OCD and are sometimes confused with OCD. These disorders, called obsessive-compulsive related disorders, may sometime co-occur with OCD or have overlapping symptoms with OCD. That said, there are important distinctions between OCD and these disorders as well. Getting a
Growing A Strong Marriage
These downloadable documents are part of the biblically based series of resources that can be used to counsel and encourage premarital couples as well as strengthen and nurture discussion with couples of all ages. Affection, Love Languages, and Gender Differences In Marriage Both males and females are created in the
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Resiliency in the Ministry Webinar
Resiliency in the Ministry The Gospel both sends us to ministry and cradles us in it. In this audio slide show we share how the Gospel is central to our resiliency. It allows us to rest. It is the source of our self-care. In addition, it is the means by
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Core Counseling Skills for Ministers Webinar
Core Counseling Skills for Ministers This session covers basic counseling skills including verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills, asking questions effectively, clarifying issues, etc. It also teaches the core counseling mindset. Handout Core Counseling Mind Map
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Core Counseling Skills for Ministers
Empathy vs. Sympathy 1. Empathy: “feel with.” 2. Sympathy: “feel for.” Genuineness Spontaneous Be aware of your own feelings. Attending 1. Comfortable eye contact. 2. Attentive body language. 3. Verbal tracking (staying with the topic/ resisting the urge to change the subject or ask irrelevant questions). 4. Notice who is doing
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5 Keys to Resilience and Wellness in the Ministry
“Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or even significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means “bouncing back” from difficult experiences.” Bouncing back from stress, trials, and adversity
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Encouragement to Ministers of the Gospel
“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge
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Counseling Resources for Elders and Ministers
Resources for Interacting with Counselors: Communicating with Counselors: For Ministers and Elders Guidelines for Referrals to Counseling Suggestions for Churches Financially Helping People get Counseling Resources for Interacting with Individuals Peace: A Clarification Faith: A Clarification Recommended Christian Books/Workbooks to Teach “How to” Skills. The Anger Workbook Authors: Les Carter &