Coping with Depression
Coping with Depression by By Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
This is a link to an article found at the website helpguide.org
6/2025
Coping with Depression by By Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
This is a link to an article found at the website helpguide.org
6/2025
This is a link to an article found on Helpguide.org
“Dealing with Teen Depression” By Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
This article is for teens dealing with depression or for information how to help others who are dealing with depression.
6-2025
Description: two articles related to Teen Depression, Teen Depression: A Guide for Teenagers and Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents, by Suzanne Barston, Melinda Smith and Jeanne Segal
The following are two articles related to depression in Teens. Teen depression isnt just a young person having a bad day it can be a serious problem that will impact a teens life and the life of their family. The articles identify what are some of signs and symptoms of depression in teens. The ultimate danger of teen depression is suicidal and the articles discuss how a teen and their Parents came cope with these thoughts. The articles give several practical tips that will help teens and parents deal with depression.
updated 6-2025
Как ты принимаешь решение, когда стоит помочь близкому человеку, а когда нужно отступить в сторону? Если я хочу двигаться вперед с Христом, означает ли это, что я должен отказаться от своей семьи? Как узнать, мешает ли моя помощь Богу осуществить то, что Он задумал, в жизни близких мне людей?
Article by Stephen Miller is a Family Life Pastor at Crystal River Church of God, an ordained minister in the Church of God.
Are you allowing the enemy to steal from your marriage with pornography?
Here are three ways porn steals from your marriage:
1. Porn steals honest and open communication from your marriage.
2. Porn steals a genuine unconditional love from your marriage.
3. Porn steals the utter relief of holiness from your marriage.
What are those things that trigger a response in your life? Do you let these triggers pull you down a destructive path?
You’ve heard, “They have to hit bottom before they get help.” Why not raise the bottom?
Are you offering the wrong kind of help to your loved ones? A study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File size: 90 KB, Last revision: August 2009
This article addresses the importance of having Training Phase Group Studies (months 5-12) to prepare our students for success after graduating from the program.
It contains recommendations and lists of materials that centers are using for Phase 2 curriculum. 6-2019
Как обрести надежду в разгар жизненных неурядиц
Автор Дэвид Бетти
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Este enlace le dará acceso para descargar todos los artículos de discipulado en español de Last Days Ministries.
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This link will give access to download all of the English language Discipleship Articles from Last Days Ministries.
Reprinted by permission from Melody Green and Last Days Ministries, PO Box 40, Lindale, TX 75771. www.MelodyGreen.com and www.facebook.com/MelodyGreenOfficialPage
GTC Bridge is an online learning platform where Teen Challenge staff can take eLearning courses for staff training and professional growth. Download this document for more information.
Success in Succession Part 1 by Dr. Jerry Nance, President Global Teen Challenge August 2021
This is part 1 of a multi-part series on how to plan for leadership succession in a ministry or organization.
This article, written by Herb Meppelink, then the Executive Director of Mid-America Teen Challenge, gives a detailed description of the rationale behind the student work program at their center. PDF: 100 KB Date last revised: June 1982.
This article, written by Herb Meppelink, then the Executive Director of Mid-America Teen Challenge, gives a detailed description of the rationale behind the student work program at their center. PDF: 100 KB Date last revised: June 1982.
Kādi ir tavi ierosinātāji: labojums 2. PDF, 227 KB, (What are your triggers? Latvian: 2nd Ed.) Pēdējais revidēšanas datums. 10-2020
Ko tu vari darīt sava mīļā cilvēka labā, Ja viņš nevēlas palīdzību: labojums 2. PDF, 308 KB, (What can you do for your loved one when they don’t want help, Latvian: 2nd Ed.) Pēdējais revidēšanas datums. 08-2020
Если вы хотите помочь близкому вам человеку – Преодоление депрессии. Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. (Overcoming Depression) Автор Дэвид Бетти Последняя версия 03-2016
Трудности обновления разума. Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. (The Challenge of Renewing Your Mind) This article focuses on the challenge of renewing your mind. It explores what is your responsibility and what you can expect from God to help you in this process. PDF file, 8 pages, file size 962 kb. Last revised March 2016
Что нужно, чтобы восстановить разрушенные доверительные отношения? Как угадать наилучшее время для восстановления разрушенных отношений? Тебе легко довериться Богу? Чем доверие Богу отличается от доверия человеку? At the end there is a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File size: 204 KB, Последняя версия: 05-2018
Какой потенциал Бог видит в твоей жизни? Что может похитить Божий потенциал для твоей жизни? Какая существует гарантия, что Божий потенциал может быть реализован в твоей жизни? File type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 546 KB, Последняя версия: 02-2017
Хороший ли ты ученик в Божьей школе жизни? Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. How good a student are you in God’s School of Life Training? What is your typical emotional reaction when faced with a problem? How difficult is it for you to bring God into your thoughts when facing a new problem? What are the lessons God wants to teach you through the problems in your life? File type: PDF, 7 pages, File Size: 676 KB, Last Revised: March 2016
Как выстроить положительные, безопасные отношения, в которых есть границы. (Building positive, safe relationships with boundaries) Что такое границы? Какие границы нужны вам в вашей жизни? Как вы относитесь к границам? Что вы можете сделать, если близкий вам человек зависим? File type: PDF, 7 pages, File size: 458 KB, Последняя версия: 08-2017
Пытаешься ли ты выжить в вымышленных отношениях? Чем вымышленные отношения отличаются от настоящих? (Are you trying to survive on fantasy relationships?) File type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 381 KB, Последняя версия: 03-2017
Пытаешься ли ты измениться, при этом ничего не меняя? В чем состоит процесс, который использует Бог, чтобы произвести изменения в наших жизнях? 2-е издание (Are you trying to change without changing?) File type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 272 KB, Последняя версия: 03-2017
Власть секретов в твоей жизни. В чем заключается разрушительная сила тайных грехов в твоей жизни? Как найти выход из тайных грехов в своей жизни? Кому следует знать о тайных грехах твоего прошлого? (The power of secrets in your life) File type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 269 KB, Последняя версия: 03-2017
Как справиться с чувством стыда: Как понять, от Бога ли оно? Что становится причиной того, что люди не могут разобраться, как Бог желает, чтобы они реагировали на чувство стыда? Когда чувство стыда является ложным? Что является «пусковым механизмом» для вашего чувства стыда? Как снова не угодить в ловушку чувства стыда? Преодоление страха. Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. Автор Дэвид Бетти. 2-е издание File type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 363 KB, Последняя версия: 11-2016
Когда проблемы со всех сторон, как одержать победу в битве со страхом? Преодоление страха. Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. Автор Дэвид Бетти. 2-е издание File type: PDF, 7 pages, File size: 793 KB, Последняя версия: 11-2016
Почему так много христиан живут с чувством вины? Как разобраться, испытываешь ли ты чувство вины от Бога, от дьявола, или оно выдумано тобой самим? Каковы условия Бога для жизни без вины? 2-е издание Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. Последняя версия: 10-2016
Путь к истинной радости – Взгляд в лицо своим проблемам (Facing your problems) Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. Автор Дэвид Бетти Последняя версия: 03-2016
Many live with the fear that if they fail to help their family member with a problem, they will be responsible for their loved one never getting better. In this article, we explore the misconception healthy people have about love. We address the relationship between the right kind of help and how love fits into the situation. A study guide for personal reflection or group discussion is at the end of this article. File: pdf, 5 pages, File size: 197 KB, Последняя версия: 12-2018
ЧТО ВАС ПРОВОЦИРУЕТ? Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. What are those things that trigger a response in your life? Do you let these triggers pull you down a destructive path?
КАК МОЖНО ПОМОЧЬ ТЕМ КОГО МЫ ЛЮБИМ ЕСЛИ ОНИ НЕ ЖЕЛАЮТ ПОМОЩИ. Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. What can you do for your loved one when they don’t want help? 02-2019
Вы наверняка слышали: «Они должны упасть на самое дно, чтобы обратиться за помощью». Так почему бы не Приподнять дно! Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. Автор Дэвид Бетти 2-е издание (Raise the Bottom–RU) Последняя версия 03-2016
Вседозволенность: Может, вы предлагаете не тот вид помощи вашим близким? Рабочую тетрадь в конце материала можно использовать для самостоятельной работы или обсуждения в группе. 2-е издание File type: PDF, 7 pages, File size: 463 KB, Последняя версия: 05-2018
What is the potential God sees in your life? What can rob you of God’s potential for your life? What guarantee do you have that God’s potential can be realized in your life? How do you begin to turn potential into reality?
11-2016
El hombre en el espejo – The Man in the Mirror
02-26-2019
La doma de la Lengua – The Taming of the Tongue
02-26-2019
La verdad sobre la fe – The Truth about Faith
02-26-2019
Compromiso Total – Total Commitment
02-26-2019
Entrenando a sus hijos para Cristo – Training Your Children for Christ
02-26-2019
Descubriendo la verdad sobre Modestia – Modesty
02-26-2019
Caminando en las Tinieblas – Walking in Darkness
02-26-2019
¡Porque no tenemos lucha! – We Wrestle Not!
02-26-2019
¿Qué más me falta? – What Do I Still Lack?
02-26-2019
¿Cuál es la temperatura de su corazón? – What’s the Temperature of your Heart?
02-26-2019
Cuando el arroyo se seca – When the Brook Dries up
02-26-2019
¿Dónde están los Elías De Dios? – Where are the Elijahs of God?
02-26-2019
¿A Quién negaréis? A ti o el Señor – Who Will You Deny?
02-26-2019
¿A Quién Le Importa? – Who Cares?
02-26-2019
¿Quién necesita Tiempo Devocional? -¡Usted lo Necesita! – Who Needs Quiet Time?
02-26-2019
¿Por qué usted no debe casarse o Salir con un Incrédulo?-Why You Shouldn’t Marry or Date an Unbeliever
02-26-2019
Ganando a la manera de Dios: un llamado a correr – Winning God’s Way, A Call to Run
02-26-2019
¿Trabajando Duro O Apenas Trabajando? – Working Hard or Hardly Working?
02-26-2019
El celo, ¡Amor Ferviente! – Zeal, Love Ablaze!
02-26-2019
Скачать все статьи с помощью этой кнопки – All Russian articles
02-26-2019
Не могу себя простить – But I Can’t Forgive Myself
02-25-2019
Тебе хочется сдаться? – Do You Feel Like Giving Up?
02-25-2019
Прощение – прости или забудь – Forgiveness – Forgive or forget it
02-25-2019
Сплетни! – Gossip!
02-25-2019
Ворчание и жалобы – Grumbling & Complaining
02-25-2019
Боль и горечь – Hurt & Bitterness
02-25-2019
КАК УЗНАТЬ БОЖЬЮ ВОЛЮ – Knowing God’s Will
02-25-2019
Любовь или романтика – Love vs Romance
02-25-2019
Открытость и честность – Openness & Honesty
02-25-2019
Восстановление через прощение – Restoration Through Forgiveness
02-25-2019
Люди, не состоящие в браке, и секс – Singles and Sex, Logical, Loving Limits
02-25-2019
Духовные сражения – Spiritual Warfare
02-25-2019
ОТЦОВСКОЕ СЕРДЦЕ БОГА – The Father Heart of God
02-25-2019
Укрощение языка – The Taming of the Tongue
02-25-2019
Укрощение языка – The Taming of the Tongue_рус
02-25-2019
Тяжелый труд, или труд – это тяжело? Working Hard Or Hardly Working_russian
02-25-2019
Как вырваться из ловушки иллюзий, отрицания и обмана. Overcoming the trap of delusion, denial, deception. How easy is it for you to spot false beliefs in your own life? In the lives of others? How can you help your loved ones face the delusion in their lives? What are the steps you can take to overcome delusion and false beliefs in your life? The study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 7 pages, File size: 206 KB, Последняя версия: 12-2018
This course by Jan Barendse provides a detailed description of the goals and structure of the Teen Challenge residential program. Jan Barendse is one of the early leaders of Teen Challenge in Europe. This 43 page document details the ministry of Teen Challenge from pre-induction, all the way through the different phases of TC ministry to Re-entry and assimilation back into society. File Type: PDF, File size: 460 KB, Date last revised: July 2015
When you want to help a loved one–Overcoming Depression. It can be very difficult to see your loved one struggle with depression. So what can you do? What are some of the basic starting places in offering help to someone who is struggling with depression? PDF File, 6 pages, File size: 86 KB, Last revised April 2023
Enoch had prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of His holy ones.” – by Leonard Ravenhill
Many people are afraid to work. They re afraid of the very idea of it. Just thinking about it can ruin their whole day. It’s practically a curse word of the 20th century. – by Tony Salerno
What if I were to ask you, “Do you believe there’s anything too hard for God to do?” If you are a Christian and know your Bible, you’d probably
remember that passage in Jeremiah 32 and answer quickly, “No – there is nothing too hard for God!” – by Loren Cunningham
If there is no agreement in the home about who God is, and what our response to Him should be, then it is very difficult for children to learn how to know and love Him. If our children are getting a different message from each parent. – by Melody Green
This article was taken from “The Complete Works of John Wesley,” perhaps England’s most famous evangelist and preacher. – by John Wesley
Some people just can’t wait to get into their daily Quiet Time with God. And then there’s the rest of us – born-again believers who find it hard to commit to a daily time with the Lord. – by Fran Paris
Many of you have written and asked, “How do we get our own copy of the art that is on your website?” Well, we thought you’d like to see how the art came about in the first place… it is based on a vivid vision God gave to General William Booth. – by General William Booth
…and he prayed again, and the sky poured rain, and the earth produced its fruit.” – James 5:18. – by Leonard Ravenhill
The Lord provides Elijah with a brook named Cherith, that keeps flowing and sends birds (ravens) that fly down to bring him meat each morning and evening. – by Winkie Pratney
Compare Valentines Day to our love life with the Lord. – by Melody Green
What percentage of responsibility for my spiritual maturity is the Lord’s, and how much of it is mine? To say that I alone am responsible for my soul’s development is conceit To say that all the responsibility is the Lord’s is impudence. – by Leonard Ravenhill
Napoleon Bonaparte made a lonely surprise visit one night to the outpost sentries on one of the vital positions of his battlefield. – by Leonard Ravenhill
I am no prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet, but I do believe we’re headed for some very dark times in this decade. – by Winkie Pratney
I can’t believe how many Christians think that God can’t use them in a mighty way. They often say to themselves, “I know Jesus can use others…- by Melody Green
“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments; but rather by means of good works, as befits women making a claim to godliness.” – by Melody Green
I leaned forward, readjusting my position in the pew, and glanced around the room. The atmosphere was charged with excitement…. – by Floyd McClung
“But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches, go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze. This is what you shall receive from My hand: you will lie down in torment.” – by Charles G. Finney
There are certain things that parents must do – indeed, that only parents can do – if their children are to become true servants of God. – by General William Booth
“These Men who have upset the world have come here also!” (Acts 17:6) – by Keith Green
Is your faith weak? Are you perplexed because your faith doesn’t seem to get results? Have you diligently prayed about a request and believed for it with all your heart-and it didn’t happen? Even worse, the very opposite happened? – by David Wilkerson
“…be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans12:2 Most Christians have at least an intellectual understanding that with Christ all things are possible. – by Denny Gunderson
Until recently, we were pretty much in the dark about the human body. But then came the X-ray with its peeping eye… a marvelous instrument which has saved us much human misery. – by Leonard Ravenhill
Imagine – me married! A day of rejoicing and celebration, of sharing love between family and friends. At my side was my wife, the woman I loved. But special as it was, our wedding held a much deeper significance. – by Sy Rogers
The Judgment Of Believers. – by Leonard Ravenhill
The Bible isn’t like any other book that’s ever been written. The claims of the Bible are unlike any other book – it’s not a human book! God called His Word living. But unless you have a rock-solid commitment to truth, the Bible won’t change your life. – by Winkie Pratney
Many Christians today are talking about a renewed desire – even a new desire – to worship the Lord in a deeper, more meaningful way. But what is true worship? – by Bob Sorge
My grandfather was a very famous and respected Koran teacher, and the people of his city always obeyed his words. – author anonymous
Have you ever wondered what God thinks of you? Is it hard for you to believe He loves you as much as the Bible says He does? – by John Dawson
“For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.” -Hebrews 2:1 – author unknown
I cannot conclude any teaching on revival without warning converts against backsliding. – by Charles G. Finney
Today over one-half of the world’s population lives in urban centers. – by John Dawson
“The Almighty certainly never intended that people should travel at such breakneck speed.” New York Governor Martin Van Buren said these words in the winter of 1829 to warn against a grave national danger: the railroad. – by Larry Tomczak
You may believe spiritual warfare is only for Christians who happen to be “into” such things – or for obscure missionaries working in dark, heathen places. I’m sorry to say, this just isn’t so. – by Dean Sherman
We sat in a cafe in the Mayfair area of London. Outside, the fog was settling in on the late November afternoon. – by Malcom Smith
Most of us have a mental movie version of the Christian life and how it’s supposed to be. – by Linda Cope
For as long as he could remember, the late Keith Green’s greatest dream was to be a musical success. – Keith Green
Many people think God is unfair. That He made us sexual beings and then tells us don’t! – by Dean Sherman
What was the greatest gift that God gave to us in Jesus Christ? Was it not that beautiful life? “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. ” (John 1:4) – by Dudley Hall
We all have a past – a storehouse of good and bad memories that can still affect the way we live today. – Doug Easterday
The Scriptures say that the disciples went to bed, but Jesus went to pray – as was His custom. It was His custom to pray. Now Jesus was the Son of God – He was definitely anointed for His ministry. – by Leonard Ravenhill
Two thousand years ago, the Jewish people were hopelessly locked into a religion made up of these two radical extremes. – by Dean Sherman
It is so easy to think that we are loving Jesus when in reality we are loving something else. – by Jack Deere
We have all experienced the blessings of salt – on our eggs, our french fries, and in our chicken soup. Salt has come to the rescue all our lives. – by Melody Green
Letting Yourself be Known. – by Melody Green
This was the day I’d dreamed of for so long. Today God had answered my prayer and given me a horse of my own. But he wasn’t what I had expected. More …This was the day I’d dreamed of for so long. Today God had answered my prayer and given me a horse of my own. But he wasn’t what I had expected. – by Joan Rappleyea, with Chloe Lovejoy
The search for “lost treasure” has captivated mankind for thousands of years. In the past, men abandoned their homes and families to travel the world in search of gold, silver, and precious jewels. There was no guarantee they’d ever find the gold they were looking for… – by Fran Paris
If you are a Christian, your personal relationship with Jesus must take first priority in your life. But for many reasons, that daily quiet time with God may be the first thing to dissolve under time pressures, stress, and busy schedules. – by George Mueller
Fact or fiction? – by Kathleen Dillard
There are many questions surrounding the topic of temptation. Many ask – is it sin? Can I really overcome? Will I ever stop being tempted? – Hannah Whitall Smith
“How can I know the will of God?” If you haven’t asked this question openly or secretly you are probably not a Christian. – by Winkey Pratney
Do you have jealousy in your heart? How much of your motivation comes from this apparently fickle feeling? “Not much” you might say, but do you really understand the devastating power and subtlety of this inner passion? – by John Dawson
My desire is to tackle some future marital problems before they even happen. I would like to talk to those of you who are single. I want to talk you out of the idea that, “Someday, you are probably going to get married!” – by Keith Green
Have you ever been hurt in your life? Hurt is a universal problem. It’s impossible to find anyone in today’s society who hasn’t been hurt. – by Winkey Pratney
No tree can grow except on the root from which it sprang. And what is the root and essence of the character of our Redeemer? There can he but one answer: it is His humility. – by Andrew Murray
“They said therefore to Him, ‘What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?’ Jesus answered and said to them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.'” – John 6:28-29. by Charles G. Finney
“Now the people became like those who complain about adversity in the hearing of the Lord; and when the Lord heard it, His anger was kindled, and the fire of the Lord burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.” (Num. 11:1-2). by Keith Green
I think the main reason that God is letting me share a little bit with you about the problem of gossip is because I’m no stranger to it. I have not only listened to gossip… I’ve also spread it and been the victim of it. by Melody Green
We’re going to take a look at the life and folly of a man named Balaam. He was a prophet of God who misused his gifts and his relationship with God for personal gain. Hopefully we can learn the invaluable lesson that Balaam learned the hard way. by Keith Green
Contemporary history is filled with movements for the rights of men. But no man can change the world until he himself has been changed. No man can free others until he himself is truly free. by Winkey Pratney
Honesty is indeed a prerequisite to effective prayer. But it can also be cleverly guided on a boomerang path by our arch opponent. by Jack Hayford
This article has been a long time coming. Just about every day we get letters asking us to tackle this subject. by Keith Green
A growing number of ministers have been writing to me in recent months, telling of their concern for those in their flock who are simply giving up. Today, more and more Christians are at the breaking point. by David Wilkerson
“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” -I Cor. 10:31. by Charles Finney
What can you do with those feelings of guilt? by Melody Green
Break up your fallow ground for it is time to seek the Lord by Charles Finney. Edited and paraphrased by Keith and Melody Green
There are many ways a heart can break – death, divorce, rejection, illness, abuse, sin, injustice, failure – the list goes on and on. Everyone will experience a broken heart at some time. Some will never fully recover. by Melody Green
If you attend church at all, you will undoubtedly hear a thousand sermons on “Be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18) for every one sermon you hear preached on “Be ye angry, and sin not” (Eph. 4:26). by Leonard Ravenhill
I was thinking – what if we could erase from our minds all knowledge of the history of Christianity from the close of the period described in Acts – and then looking at the book of Acts, sit down and try to calculate what was likely to happen in the world. by Catherine Booth, edited by Keith and Melody Greene
OUR GOD IS A GOD OF CONSTANT ACTION AND ADVENTURE! From Genesis to Revelation we see a God who “neither slumbers nor sleeps.”(Ps. 121:4) more… by Fred Markert
Developed by Intervention Services, Inc., “Intervention – Four Emotions Used by a Substance Abuser to Train Someone to Enable Them.” This very practical article, Intervention – Four Emotions Used by a Substance Abuser to Train Someone to Enable Them, “ discusses four emotions, hope, fear, sympathy and guilt that addicts use to manipulate the people who love them to enable them in their addiction. Addicts are master manipulators and they use the love and care of their parents, family members or friends to support their addictive behavior. In the end, without knowing it, these well meaning people end up enabling their loved one in a addictive life style that will eventually destroy them. Uploaded 1/14
The vehicle we use at our center and the person driving that vehicle can be two of the greatest liabilities faced by our ministries. It is important that our vehicles receive proper maintenance and that the individual behind the wheel is careful to follow the laws of the land. The following operations manual is designed to help with this. lease take a few minutes to complete the survey link at the end of the document. You can share your good ideas with Doug Lance at [email protected].
In this teaching Allen Turley discusses these 5 topics. 1.What is conflict? 2.Consequences 3.Self-evaluation 4.Conflict styles 5.Conflict resolution skills
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???? ???????? ???????? – Our Core Values Russian translation
uploaded 2-2014
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This is a one page set of guidelines that someone can use when video recording someone’s testimony. It includes two parts: Questions that should asked of the person giving their testimony and secondly it suggest some video taping concepts that may help in the recording process.
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This two-page article by Steve Gallagher, Giving Men Hope in the Face of Overwhelming Bondage, is written to men who are living their lives in sexual bondage and experiencing all the guilt, shame and hopelessness that this brings. He discusses 5 reasons for this hopelessness and contrasts them with 5 reasons for the hope found in Gods Word and His plan of salvation.
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“No parent wants to think about his child viewing pornography, but it often happens,” Rob Jackson in this three-page article discusses in a practical way what to do if or when your child is intentionally or unintentionally exposed to porn and how to prevent this from happening and what to do when it does happen.
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Tom Blangiardo (Pure Life Ministries) writes this three-page article that discusses what the Bible says about sex and masturbation. He uses his own life as an example of how masturbation contributed to his sexual addiction until he allow the power of God set him free.
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This 12 page article discusses how to deal with your sexual addiction pornography, cyber-sex, phone-sex, masturbation and more. It addresses these issues from a biblical perspective and provides nine practical solutions to sexual addictions.
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This three-page article The Serpent of Porn, by Steve Gallagher discussed the power of sexual temptation and its antidote based on Proverbs 5:1-3. The wise man, whose heart has been fortified with the Word of God, sees the devil behind this intoxicating temptation. He is as crafty as a serpent seeking to destroy its prey. This is a fitting picture of the man lured into pornography. This article is a serious warning to all who fall into the temptation of porn.
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The following are a series of five important articles by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson and Editor, John Lee, related to Suicide and how to recognize its risk factors, warning signs, potential in someone and to assess their situation and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
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The following are a series of five important articles by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson and Editor, John Lee, related to Suicide and how to recognize its risk factors, warning signs, potential in someone and to assess their situation and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
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The following are a series of five important articles by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson and Editor, John Lee, related to Suicide and how to recognize its risk factors, warning signs, potential in someone and to assess their situation and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
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The following are a series of five important articles by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson and Editor, John Lee, related to Suicide and how to recognize its risk factors, warning signs, potential in someone and to assess their situation and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
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The following are a series of five important articles by Melinda Smith, Jeanne Segal, Lawrence Robinson and Editor, John Lee, related to Suicide and how to recognize its risk factors, warning signs, potential in someone and to assess their situation and what steps can be taken to prevent it.
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Description, Bulimia Nervosa, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Help, by Melinda Smith and Jeanne Segal, found on www.HELPGUIDE.org.
This article, Bulimia Nervosa, Signs, Symptoms, Treatment, and Help, is part of a series of articles on eating disorders such as Bulimia Nervosa. The article discusses what Bulimia is, the binge and purge cycle related to this eating disorder, its signs and symptoms, health effects, causes and risk factors and steps to bulimia treatment and recovery.
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Description of the article, Binge Eating Disorder, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Help, by Melinda Smith, Robert Segal and Jeanne Segal found on www.HELPGUIDE.org.
This five-page article, Binge Eating Disorder, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Help, define what binge eating is, the cycle of binge eating, its signs and symptoms, the effects, and its relationship to obesity. The article will also suggest 10 strategies for overcoming binge eating and how to help someone with this eating disorder.
Updated 5/2022
Description of the article Anorexia Nervosa, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment by Melinda Smith and Jeanne Segal, found on www.HELPGUIDE.org.
This article, Anorexia Nervosa, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment, discusses what anorexia nervosa is, its different types, how it affects a person’s life, its signs, and symptoms, its risk factors, physical effects in women and steps to anorexia recovery.
Updated 5/2022
Description, Emotional Eating, How to Recognize and Stop Emotional Eating, by Melinda Smith and Jeanne Segal found on www.HELPGUIDE.org.
This article, Emotional Eating, How to Recognize and Stop Emotional Eating, analyzes emotional eating and how to identify it and the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger. The article also discusses the causes of emotional eating, alternatives to emotional eating four tips to controlling emotional eating.
Updated 5/2022
Description of the article Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery, by Jeanne Segal and Melinda Smith.
This article is part of a series of articles that discuss eating disorders and how to treat two of these, Anorexia and Bulimia. The article suggests four steps to treat these disorders and offers a list of coping skills, do’s and Don’ts. It also offers some tips that a person can use to improve their self-esteem which has been found to be a key to overcoming any eating disorder problem.
Updated 5/2022
Description for the article Domestic Violence and Abuse. By Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, PH.D., July 2013.
This is a significant six-page article by Melinda Smith, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, PH.D. (July, 2013) that discusses the understanding, signs and cycle of domestic violence and abuse. This would be an important useful article for people who work with abused women or men to read and understand.
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This website has great information on Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder, by authors: Melinda Smith, Lawrence Robinson, and Jeanne Segal addresses how to help people with three kinds of eating orders including, Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating, effectively offers several common eating disorder warning signs and discusses the four Myths of eating disorders. An important part of the article is the tips for parents who have children with eating disorders.
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Description for the article by Tomas Hawk, Tough Love for a Dual Diagnosis Patient Its the Only Real Kind of Love.
This short two-page article by Tomas Hawk discusses how parents, family and friends of addicted people should express their love for them. He says, addiction tough love is the best love. He goes on to say, Addicts not faced to live their true reality are not addicts very likely to ever get better. He encourages love ones of addicts to treat the disease and not just the symptoms.
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Description of the article by John Lee entitled, Fixing a Troubled Parent-Teen Relationship 10 Easy Steps to Better Interactions.
This two-page article suggests 10 practical ways a parent can improve their relationship with a teen that is having trouble. They include listen, show love, take time with them etc.
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Description for the article by Martin and Deidre Bobgan, Christians and the Four Temperments.
This article is chapter one from Four Temperaments, Astrology and Personality Testing, Christians and the Four Temperaments, by Martin and Deidre Bobgan. It discusses briefly the characteristics of the four human temperaments categories, Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, and Phlegmatic and how an understanding of these characteristics in individuals can assist in peoples understanding of each other and with their communication. However the article also raises some concerns with putting to much emphasis on these four temperaments and can become a simplistic approach to understanding people.
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Description for the article by Martin and Deidre Bobgan, Christians and the Four Temperments.
This article is chapter one from Four Temperaments, Astrology and Personality Testing, Christians and the Four Temperaments, by Martin and Deidre Bobgan. It discusses briefly the characteristics of the four human temperaments categories, Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholy, and Phlegmatic and how an understanding of these characteristics in individuals can assist in peoples understanding of each other and with their communication. However the article also raises some concerns with putting to much emphasis on these four temperaments and can become a simplistic approach to understanding people.
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Description for the article, The Scope of Substance Abuse in America, reported, September 5, 2013 by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).
This article, The Scope of Substance Abuse in America, presents the latest (September 5, 2012) statistics on drug use in America. Around 23 million Americans are currently illicit drug users and almost 18 million Americans are classified with alcohol dependence or abuse. On the positive note the rate of prescription drug abuse among young adults is decreasing. Read this articles to get many more facts.
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Description for a document on drug prevention called, Drug Prevention Tools compiled by Daryel Erikson, found on www.Urbanministry.org and Teen Challenge Northwest website: www.teenchallengepnw.com/resources/prevention.
This three-page document includes three articles related to drug prevention. The first article discusses with the the 9 key elements of effective drug prevention curricula. The second article offers tips for facilitators from Pathways to Prevention: Guiding Youth to Wise Decisions a drug prevention curricula. The last article provided by Teen Challenge Northwest, USA suggest 12 drug prevention tips for parents.
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Description of Drug Abuse Intervention is a series of articles compiled by Daryel Erickson that discuss various topics related to drug intervention.
This seven-page document includes several articles related to drug abuse intervention and the role of family and friends in this process. It describes the importance of intervention, how family and friends create codependency and in the end enable their love one’s addiction. The articles helps love ones to recognize this enabling problem and gives directions on what they can do to avoid this. The last article describes an Intervention Letter that offers 5 essential components.
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This seven-page article called, Drug Abuse & Addiction, by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, addresses the signs, symptoms, and help for drug problems and substance abuse. It begins with some basic reasons people abuse drugs, how drug abuse and addiction can develop and how it affects the brain. It also offers some practical ways a person can get off and stay off drugs. It ends with a discussion on what may cause an addict to relapse and what to do to get back on the right track toward recovery.
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Description of two articles related to depression, Depression in the Christian Family by Karen Morgan and How to Help When Your Spouse Is Depressed, by Carolyn MacInner.
Many people including Christians deal with emotional depression. It is a serious problem with many Teen Challenge Students. The following is two articles that discuss depression in a Christian family and how to help when a spouse suffers with depression. The second article gives tells how to identify depression in a spouse and some practical Dos and Donts when dealing with them.
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A Parents Guide to Drug Abuse is a series of articles to help parents know how to prevent and recognize drug abuse in their children. There is also an article related to how a parent can avoid being an enabler. Compiled by Daryel Erickson from the Pacific Northwest Teen Challenge website, http://teenchallengepnw.com/resources.
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This is a six-page article by Gene McConnell called, Toxic Porn, Toxic Sex: A Real Look at Pornography, that takes a honest and hard look at the destructive power of pornography. He portrays it as a dangerous out of control fire that wants to destroy everyone and everything in its path. McConnell discusses 9 lies about women that porn tries to communicate and how pornography makes a profit from the ruined lives of young women and entraps men into addiction. He also explains the steps to porn addiction as well as some things a person can do to control and cure it. He declares that God is the real cure to addiction and a person can be set free.
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This two-page article by Fox News, USA discussed 8 signs that your spouse (they use the word partner) is addicted to porn. The article identifies some practical signs that should lead a spouse to begin a dialogue process to deal directly with the problem of porn that could eventually, if not checked, destroy their relationship.
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This document contents six articles related to the topic of pornography. The articles deal with various aspects of the addiction of pornography and how it can affect the lives of the addicted person. The addiction of pornography in our society today affects the Non-Christians, Christians, men and women, young and old. Pornography is reaching into every aspect of life through the virtual reality of the internet. The articles also provide some reasons people get involved with pornography, its dangers and some practical steps on how to cure this addiction.
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This three-page article discusses some basic facts related to Alcoholism and how it affects a person and his life. It also addresses some signs of alcoholism and factors may put a person at risk of alcohol addiction.
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This two-page article addresses a variety of specific prevention strategies for a community, school, family and individuals that can be used to manage youth alcohol substance abuse. It also discusses the Characteristics of an effective After-School Prevention Program.
This two-page article addresses a variety of specific prevention strategies for a community, school, family and individuals that can be used to manage youth alcohol substance abuse. It also discusses the Characteristics of an effective After-School Prevention Program.
This brief three-page article by Jim La Pierre discusses how an alcoholic thinks and how this dysfunctional thinking affects their ability to seek and receive help. It also discuses many of the excuses alcoholics use for their condition.
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Geane’s testimony.
uploaded 1-2014
O testemunho de Geane.
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This 25 page document explains the biblical basis of counseling and addresses a wide variety of topics. Source: Europe Teen Challenge
uploaded 9/17/2013
Article by Dr. Raymond Brock.
uploaded 9-2013
Excerpted from Christian Counseling
By Raymond T. Brock, Ed.D.
added 8/20/2013
Nuestros Valores Fundamentales – Versión Internacional Segunda Edición A4 pdf
edición en españoles editado 1-2013
added 12/3/2012
This research project was conducted on behalf of Teen Challenge in New South Wales, Australia. This independent study was conducted by Dr. Danuta Chessor of the Centre for Health Research, School of Psychology at the University of Western Sydney. The project was completed In January 2012. It evaluated the effectiveness of the Teen Challenge adult mens residential program in Yarramundi, just outside of Sydney.
uploaded 11/11/2012
What are the steps to mending a broken heart? What kind of damage can a broken heart do in your life? Where will you let your pain take you? How strong is the urge in your life to get revenge? What place does forgiveness have in mending a broken heart? A study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. uploaded 8/2012
This is the Advisory Board Manual used by Teen Challenge of the Southeast. Please feel free to use this sample as the basis for developing your own Advisory Board manual. File Type: PDF, 9 pages, File Size: 240 KB, Date last revised: November 2011
???????????? ? ??????? is the Russian translation of Returning to Joy.
Quando você quer ajudar um ente querido aSuperar a Depressão. Quais são os pontos iniciais básicos quando prestamos ajuda a alguém que está lutando contra a depressão?
Você está oferecendo o tipo errado de ajuda aos seus amados? Segue abaixo um guia de estudo que poderá ser utilizado para sua reflexão pessoal ou para uma discussão em grupo.
The paper gives a broad introduction to the philosphy of Teen Challenge. This was written primarily for use in explaining the Teen Challenge program to those who work outside this organization and may not be familiar with the faith component of Teen Challenge. File Type: PDF, 8 pages, File size: 24 KB, Date last revised: December 4, 2009
What does it mean to have a passion for Jesus? How do you develop a passion for Jesus? What can rob you of a passion for Jesus? A study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 4 pages, File size: 80 KB, Last revised: December 2, 2009
Are you offering the wrong kind of help to your loved ones? A study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File size: 90 KB, Last revision: August 2009
What is the potential God sees in your life? What can rob you of Gods potential for your life? What guarantee do you have that Gods potential can be realized in your life? How do you begin to turn potential into reality? File type: PDF, 4 pages, File size: 79 KB, Last revised: 11-2016
What do you say to those who have not seen a miracle yetthose who have a son or daughter still trapped in the chaos of their problem? How do you determine the difference between wishful thinking and Gods hope? How do you build hope in your life? How do you hold on to hope when everything you have tried does not work? The study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 4 pages, File size: 80 KB, Last revised: September 8, 2009
How are fantasy relationships different from real relationships? What the dangers of real relationships? What are the benefits of real relationships? The challenge of real relationships vs. fantasy relationships. The study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 4 pages, File size: 81 KB, Last revision: September 8, 2009
When trouble is all around, how can you win the battle in overcoming fear? How is your thought life related to overcoming fear? What are the tools that God has given us to battle our fears? What role does love have in winning the battle over fear? What are steps you can take to overcome fear in your life? A study guide at the end can be used for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File Size: 86 KB, Last revised: November 2015
When your loved one is in trouble–moving on with Jesus. How do you decide when to help your loved one and when to leave them behind? Does moving on with Jesus mean you have to abandon your family? How do you know when your help in preventing God from doing what he wants to do in the life of your loved one? A study guide is at the end for personal reflection or group discussion. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File size: 83 KB, Last revised: September 8, 2009
This resource examines why so many people struggle with guilt. How do you determine whether the guilt you are feeling is from God, the devil, or yourself? What are Gods conditions to living without guilt? At study guide is at the end for personal reflection or group discussion. File Type: PDF, 5 pages, File size: 83 KB, Last Revised 9-07-09
How good a student are you in God’s School of Life Training? What is your typical emotional reaction when faced with a problem? How difficult is it for you to bring God into your thoughts when facing a new problem? What are the lessons God wants to teach you through the problems in your life? A study guide for personal reflection or group discussion is included at the end of this resource. File type: PDF, 6 pages, File Size: 88 KB, Last Revised: 01-2016
Many live with the fear that if they fail to help their family member with a problem, they will be responsible for their loved one never getting better. In this article we explore the misconception healthy people have about love. We address the relationship between the right kind of help and how love fits into the situation. A study guide for personal reflection or group discussion is at the end of this article.
File: pdf, 4 pages, File size: 79 KB, Last revised: Sept 1, 2009
What can you do for your loved one when they dont want help?