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November 24, 2020

John Swinton: Helping Christians with mental health issues starts with better language

Those with severe mental health issues are often misunderstood by people of faith, but churches have a responsibility to listen to and see each person as a person, says a professor and author.

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September 29, 2020

Who cares for the shepherds? The secondary trauma of faith leaders must be addressed

The toll of the last six months on clergy requires a sustained response, from the seminary and denominational levels as well as congregations, writes an expert on faith and mental health.

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August 18, 2020

A commitment to personal rituals can sustain clergy, even during a pandemic

Pastors can benefit from adaptable, restorative practices, writes a leading researcher on well-being in the workplace.

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August 4, 2020

The fear God gives us

Fear is not the antithesis of faith and truth; nor does it indicate a lack of trust in God, writes a pastoral care professor and licensed clinical psychologist. Indeed, God created us with fear to keep us safe.

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