by rbrown | Apr 21, 2020 | Pandemic, Resilience, Stress
ThriveWorldwide has produced a very helpful article relevant for healthcare workers in the midst of extreme demands of an epidemic. This article looks at the kinds of reactions workers may experience, risk factors for being more vulnerable, and ways of increasing...
by rbrown | Apr 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Cross-Cultural, Grief, Pandemic, Resources for churches
This lesson developed by the Trauma Healing Institute is suitable for use in small groups in the community or church when individuals are distressed by the pandemic. It provides an opportunity for participants to better understand COVID-19, its effects on people,...
by rbrown | Apr 10, 2020 | Anxiety, Pandemic, Trauma
This short article by Dane Ortlund, author, chief publishing officer, and Bible publisher at Crossway, reminds us of some of the timeless and highly relevant truths in God’s Word which, when followed, deepen our trust in our mighty...
by rbrown | Apr 10, 2020 | Anxiety, New, Pandemic, Parenting, TCKs, Trauma
The Trauma Healing Institute of the American Bible has developed a free resource for parents to help their children during the time of change and uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This 10 page pdf contains brief stories, discussion points, questions,...
by rbrown | Apr 10, 2020 | Pandemic, Resources for Administrators, Trauma
This is a resource for administrators in organizations with global workers that provides a number of practical resource links to specific needs relating to work & location, well being, and specific populations such as families, and those who are at higher risk. In...
by rbrown | Apr 4, 2020 | Cross-Cultural, Member Care, Pandemic, Resources for Administrators, Stress, Trauma
Disaster Ready and Nonprofit Ready are part of Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation Initiative. Disaster Ready has online learning library for humanitarian and development professionals while Nonprofit Ready has an online learning library. Both have free courses relating...
by rbrown | Apr 4, 2020 | Pandemic, Stress, Trauma
The Center for Wellbeing, a ministry of the Christian Medical & Dental Society, provides resources for Christian healthcare professionals engaged in caring for others during the pandemic. “Burnout is a serious concern in healthcare today, and it only has the...
by rbrown | Apr 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Pandemic, Transition, Trauma
Amy Givler, a family medicine doctor, shares what she has learned in order to handle fearful situations. She teaches/reminds us that even when we are in a situation that feels out of control, we have a choice that is actually within our control. We can choose to...
by rbrown | Apr 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Pandemic, Stress, Transition, Trauma
The author of this post from SeeBeyond discusses stress, its effects, and how to activate the “Rest and Refresh” system. SeeBeyond is a trusted counseling and coaching business that assists expatriates living cross-culturally in North Africa....
by rbrown | Apr 4, 2020 | Pandemic, Transition, Trauma
This brief article for expatriates who are sheltering in place or quaranteened lists ideas relating to physical activity, connecting, self-care, soul care, growth, and catching up. The authors are SeeBeyond, a trusted counseling and coaching business that assists...
