Resources to dive into: The following sites offer a wealth of resources, from classroom materials to educational workshops, to further your knowledge and share with others. Teaching Tolerance : Programs to help students learn respect for differences and bolster...

This collection of articles emphasizes collaboration and how to bring groups of people together to connect gifts to community needs.  There are descriptions of projects which were partnerships with local organizations, and creative fundraisers that benefitted...

NEW! Project Linus (https://www.projectlinus.org/) This organization provides personalized quilts and prayer shawls for the bereaved. NEW! Hospice (https://hospicefoundation.org/Grief This site features materials on all facets of grief and end of life compassionate...

Frederick and Mary Ann Brussat offer this book review of How to Keep A Spiritual Journal by Ron Klug. The book presents a journal as a tool for self-discovery, journal keeping as Sabbath time, and journal writing as an oasis during hectic times.  This website offers...

This is a clip from the 2015 movie “Inside Out” featuring three characters and their reactions to one another.  One character offers distracted listening to the character that is dealing with a loss.  Another character offers attentive listening to the situation.  One...

This article by Mollee Reitz, from Building Faith, presents a holistic view of wellness, and offers a four part definition of wellness.  The article includes guidelines for discussing wellness in churches, and common misconceptions about wellness.  “It’s about filling...

Here is a great resource on defining RECOVERY

This article from Building Faith by Ardelle Walters describes her journey into more intentional ways of self-care, and includes simple practices and rituals that can be incorporated into a daily routine. These practices can be affirming and life-giving for leaders who...

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 Crisis Text Line: Text “Talk” to 741-741 www.talkheart2heart.org www.afsp.org Out of the Darkness Walk Link: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1370

Suicide Prevention Interview with Derek and Teri Efle July 2023 Suicide Prevention Interview with Derek and Teri Effle (Interview by Julie Hestermann) May 2023 Interview with Alison Gale Julie Sasseen Interview by Diane McGeoch An Interview with Cindy Bunch, Author of...