How Clergy Can Help People With Mental Illness
Spirituality can ease the pain of mental illness, but where should clergy start when working with someone with severe mental illness? Here are some suggestions for clergy members who wish to help people with mental illness and their families.
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Author: Becky Oberg
Thanks for doing this. It's especially helpful to view the video. May the Lord bless you as you move forward. Hopefully, you know that BPD is curable.
Thank you. I firmly believe that spirituality is a vital healing component for people with mental illness. Sadly, many times clergy are misinformed or do not know what to do. I hope this video helps address that knowledge gap.