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Steph Eckert & Laura McDougall
Ep. 12 Finding Relief in a Diagnosis and How God’s Word Equips Us for Dealing with Mental Health Struggles: Part Two of Our Conversation with Becky Mathieu
33 minutes Posted Oct 19, 2021 at 9:00 am.
, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 4:23, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8-9, Isaiah 26:3
Moving forward in the face of fear
Relief and peace that getting the correct diagnosis can have
The risks in ignoring concerning behaviours or lacking skills
Looking at our children’s needs through the truth of the gospel story
The hope we can hold onto; God is here
The can’t versus won’t approach
Why we shouldn’t put our hope in treatment
Remembering that we’re compiled of our spirit, soul and body
God prepared us in His Word for mental health
The importance of a balanced approach in addressing mental health concerns
Having a thankful and steadfast heart on Christ
Encouragement to seek out resources and ask for help
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Today’s episode is part two of our conversation with Becky Mathieu where we’re continuing to discuss children’s mental health. We talk about the relief that comes with receiving the correct diagnosis, while also mentioning the risks in ignoring concerns. In this episode we return back to the gospel; remembering that despite the consequences of the fall God is still sovereign and has a plan for each child.
Includes: Peace despite diagnosis, broken pelvis, the one stone left unturned, the can’t versus won’t approach, thankfulness
Scriptures included: Jeremiah
Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley https://www.dsasc.ca/uploads/8/5/3/9/8539131/welcome_to_holland.pdf
Community Resources:
-Merrymount - https://www.merrymount.on.ca/
-Thames Valley Children’s Centre - https://www.tvcc.on.ca/
-Vanier Children’s Services - https://www.vanier.com/
-Children and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) https://www.ontario.ca/page/child-and-parent-resource-institute-cpri
-Craigwood Children, Youth and Family Services - https://www.craigwood.ca/
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