SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 4, Kristy discusses some treatments for mental healing: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

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Psychology and the Pastor: Part 4 - CBT and EMDR

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 3, Kristy discusses trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and moral injury.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

Psychology and the Pastor: Part 3 - Trauma, PTSD, and Moral Injury

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 2, Kristy discusses depression, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

Psychology and the Pastor: Part 2 - Depression, Anxiety, and OCD

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 1, Kristy discusses language, mental health, mental illness, and designations of mental health professionals.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)  

Psychology and the Pastor: Part 1 - Language, Mental Health, and Professional Helpers

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, Leading in the Midst of Racism. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 4 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible here on our YouTube channel.  

Race and Ministry, Pt4 - Leading in the Midst of Racism

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, Encouraging Diversity in Leadership. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 3 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here! 

Race and Ministry, Pt3 - Encouraging Diversity in Leadership

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, lessons learned on the journey. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 2 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here! 

Race and Ministry, Pt2 - Lessons on the Journey

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 1 of several! These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here. 

Race and Ministry, Pt1 - Our Different Journeys

How can big changes be effectively implemented into our lives and ministry? Luc interviews Rob Sharpe (Lead Pastor of Highway Church in Hagersville, Ontario) on his new book, The Domino Effect: How to Create Massive, Cumulative Change One Step at a Time! 

The Domino Effect - Interview with Rob Sharpe

Why do good and reasonable people disagree so strongly on important (and not-so-important) issues? And why is it so difficult for us to embrace new ideas that might not only be helpful, but are also likely to be true? How might it help to imagine that people operate more like elephants than computers?  Peter Neumann and Stephen Barkley discuss why pastors and leaders should probably become "elephant whisperers," drawing on insights gleaned from Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion (with some assistance from Tom Nichol's, The Death of Expertise).  

Whispering to Elephants: Learning to Talk to Others and Yourself

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Social distancing can take an emotional toll on families and individuals. What can a pastor do to help congregants improve their mental health and wellness during this time? And what should a pastor do to ensure adequate self-care? An interview with Kristy Bennet-Dahms, Psychotherapist at Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre, Cobden, ON. 

Mental Health and Wellness during COVID-19 - Kristy Bennet-Dahms

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Can we help disciple youth during a time of social distancing? An interview with Brendan Meade, Student Ministries Pastor at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, Hamilton, ON. 

Discipling Youth during COVID-19 - Brendan Meade

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. An interview about leading and caring for people with Rick (Lead Pastor) and Cheryl Boyes (Connections Pastor) at Gateway Church, London, ON.  

Leading and Caring during COVID-19 - Rick and Cheryl Boyes

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Can we help teach our congregations during a time of social distancing? An interview with Wendy Payne, Lead Pastor at Manitoulin Community Church, Tehkummah, ON. 

Teaching the Church during COVID-19 - Wendy Payne

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. How can local church reach the surrounding community in which it finds itself during social distancing? An interview with Gary Adduono, Lead Pastor of Terrace Bay Gospel Assembly, ON. 

Reaching the Community during COVID-19 - Gary Adduono

Resources for life, leadership, and ministry. Podcast of the MCS William Morrow Leadership Centre.