Behavior & Feelings Tumaini Tidbits #2 Last time in Tidbits the three main areas that all theories of psychology deal with were mentioned: thinking, behavior, and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy we found out starts with trying to replace distorted thinking with more realistic thoughts that are more true to life and God’s teachings. Some counseling.
Cognitive Therapy Tumaini Tidbits #1 In each issue of Air Currents there will be Tidbits from Tumaini, which will try and help you understand more about psychology and mental health. Psychology (the science of the mind) can be a mysterious area for many people, and for a long time many missionaries have been suspicious of.
Child sexual abuse of MKs is a real danger regardless of where one lives. The following are links for resources for prevention and awareness. What Missionaries Ought to know about Sexual Abuse http://www.missionarycare.com/brochures/br_sexualabuse.htm Missionary Kids Safety Net http://www.mksafetynet.net/fhome.html Stop It Now! http://www.stopitnow.org/
Business as Usual An article by Dr. Joanne Schwandt discussing what is normal in times like these. “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: … a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep.
Working With Children After Traumatic Events Article by Doctor Richard W. Baggé on working with children after traumatic events Working with Children after Traumatic Events Richard W. Baggé, MD Member Care During Crisis Workshop I. General Principles A. Children and adolescents (and adults) need to be understood in relationship to the stage of their development..
Helping Family & Friends in Stressful Times: Like Now Article by Nancy Crawford, Psy.D., on helping those around you during stressful times Helping Family & Friends in Stressful Times: Like now Nancy Crawford, Psy.D. Step #1: Remember the “oxygen mask” principle We all have heard it a thousand times – and mostly tune it out.
“Cost of Living with Stress/Tension/Danger” This article by Laura Mae Gardner discusses the issues of stress, tension and danger. It highlights symptoms one might experience and what strategies are used to cope with them. “Cost Of Living With Stress/Tension/Danger” Laura Mae Gardner 1999, Wycliffe Bible Translators, International International Member Care 7500 W. Camp Wisdom Road.
These suggestions are taken from… Helping Children in the Midst of Crisis These suggestions are taken from pp 165-176 in Sojourners: The Family on the Move, A Book of Resources by Ruth J. Rowen & Samuel F. Rowen (1990). Farmington, Michigan: Associates of Urbanus. DO NOT… 1. laugh and tell him it is silly to.
Trauma & Stress Resources Links to information on dealing with trauma and stress Trauma & Stress Resources Online The Mobile Member Care Team, Westafrica, has excellent resources on their website Member Care Radio has audio recordings on topics for missionaries Headington Institute – brochures on stress Missionary Care – downloadable brochures on variety of topics,.
Pacing the floor? Unable to concentrate? Unproductive? Don’t worry, you are normal! Dear fellow missionaries, these are stressful times. We have heard are aware of children (and adults) not sleeping well, children asking whether they will also be shot, pilots seeing terrible sights as they evacuate people. We have seen horrible pictures on TV. We.
