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How to Become a Trauma-Informed Congregation
These suggestions will help your church better care for survivors of abuse.

Heather Davediuk Gingrich
Discipleship
Top 10 Resources for Mental Health Ministry
Books, websites, organizations, and people who can help you help those with mental illness and their families.

Amy Simpson
Discipleship
Is Your Church Healthy for People with Mental Illness?
3 ways your congregation can embrace those with mental disorders.

Michael R. Lyles

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