coping Archives

Our kids and mental health

Posted April 20th, 2022

A North Carolina church youth group has been helping adolescents with mental health check-ins to improve their coping skills.

The role of ritual in pandemic recovery

Posted June 25th, 2021

A worship liturgy to acknowledge our fatigue and grief and remind ourselves of God’s companionship, guidance and faithfulness.

Compassion fatigue in the church

Posted February 22nd, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for more church ministries and services, but this has led to compassion fatigue.

Going back to school during crisis

Posted July 1st, 2020

It’s almost time to go back to school, to campus, to a new normal. What can leaders of youth and collegiate ministries do to prepare for success in the midst of COVID-19?

Blue Christmas: ’Tis the season — for depression

Posted November 13th, 2018

The holidays have been difficult for Christine Caton ever since her mother died — three days after Christmas. As an only child, with her father already gone, Caton experienced profound grief in losing her mom. The Christmas season only accentuated that grief.