Mental Health

Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028

Preventing Parentification: Protecting Typical Children in Families with Disabilities: Podcast Episode 028

In this episode, Catherine talks about a little-known issue called “parentification” and how we can protect typical children in families with disabilities from experiencing its effects.

5 Ways to Find Gratitude and Comfort this Thanksgiving

5 Ways to Find Gratitude and Comfort this Thanksgiving

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always? Pray continually? Give thanks in all circumstances? It’s not as easy as the scripture makes it sound, is it?

Tuning Your Ear to God in the Midst of Depression and Mania

Tuning Your Ear to God in the Midst of Depression and Mania

Over the last two years, I have been on a journey to understand my mental health. I wanted to know why my brain works as it does so I could grow. What I’ve found is that I can trust God to show up in my lowest of lows and highest of highs. He is present even in the in-between.

Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

Ten thoughts about the new LifeWay study on pastors, mental health and the church

LifeWay Research released the results of an updated study exploring U.S. Protestant pastors’ experiences with mental illness and the support their churches offer to affected individuals and families.

Cheerleaders versus Dinner Guests: Why Belonging Should Be Your Disability Ministry Goal: Podcast Ep 016

Cheerleaders versus Dinner Guests: Why Belonging Should Be Your Disability Ministry Goal: Podcast Ep 016

In today’s episode, Catherine Boyle lets you in on some of her middle school angst and shares a principle to help your disability ministry focus on belonging.

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Responsibilities as a Caregiver

5 Ways to Prioritize Your Responsibilities as a Caregiver

Life is a juggling act, and sometimes I have too many balls in the air. Sometimes, no matter how hard I try, one or more of the balls drop. By identifying which balls you can let fall, you can prioritize the breakable ones, like relationships with your spouse and kids, growing your faith, and even your mental health.

Indispensable Interdependence, for the Health of the Church

Indispensable Interdependence, for the Health of the Church

A profound affirmation from a friend revealed to Joanna French that all members of the body of Christ need each other—and yes, that includes people with disabilities and mental illness.