Dealing with Tragic Loss
When a tragic loss occurs, we often feel shocked, numb, and find it hard to believe it has even occurred. This trauma often brings feelings of intense grief, feelings of helplessness, as well as painful searching for “Why?” The resources below can be helpful to individuals dealing with traumatic loss and
Personality Disorders
According to Mental Health America, personality and personalities disorders can be defined in the following ways: “What is “Personality?” Personality refers to a distinctive set of traits, behavior styles, and patterns that make up our character or individuality. How we perceive the world, our attitudes, thoughts, and feelings are all
Schizophrenia and Psychosis
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Although schizophrenia is not as common as other mental disorders, the symptoms can
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Self-injurious behavior involves any behavior in which a person inflicts harm to themselves (e.g., cutting, scratching, or piercing the skin to the point of bleeding, etc.). The clear majority of people who “cut” are not suicidal, rather, they use this behavior as a coping skill to relieve the intense emotional
Post Abortion Trauma and Loss
Abortion is a common occurrence in the United States and around the world. While those who undergo an abortion are generally seeking to solve a problem, they often underestimate the lingering emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual effects of having an abortion. Sometimes the impact of an abortion shows up soon
Guidelines For Effective Listening
Effective listening is a skill that enhances relationships and is particularly important in the role of helping others. This ability allows us to effectively respond to people when they need guidance, comfort, advice, or to discuss repentance, confession, relationship issues, etc. The following Scripture verses help lay the foundation for
Healthy Relationships In The Body of Christ
Jesus taught us much in the way we should interact with each other. He encouraged us to love others as we love ourselves and also serve each other whole-heartedly. The following are key thoughts taken from the ACCFS presentation Healthy Relationships in the Body of Christ. “A new commandment I
Helping One Another After A Major Stressor
“And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.” 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 There are times in our life when disaster strikes. Tornadoes, floods, hurricanes are all
Our Living Hope
In thinking about the term “living hope,” there are two considerations that help to frame our understanding of this term. First, the need to be balanced between the holiness of God and his promises. While this topic relies heavily on the promises of God, we also need to keep in
Forgiveness Bible Study
This thought-provoking Bible study from InterVarsity Press has been adapted with permission by ACCFS. The study consists of eight lessons and can be done individually, in small groups, and congregationally. Copies of this study can be purchased from Apostolic Christian Book Store. Topics included in this study: Our Forgiving Father Why