Pope Francis on Mental Illness
Pope Francis met with participants of a mental health conference last month. He noted that it is essential that action is taken to “fully overcome the stigma that mental illness is often tainted with.”
Sensory-Friendly Masses
NCPD Online Training - Sensory Friendly Mass
Webinar: Sister Hope, Tech-based Emotional Support
This webinar is sponsored by the NCPD Council on Mental Illness. Sign up for the NCPD E-news to learn about upcoming webinars. To ensure that more resources like this can be offered for FREE, please consider supporting NCPD.
Autism Appreciation Month
Bulletin Insert: In April, we recognize the gifts of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and show how our faith leads us to create communities where all are welcome. “Respect for persons with disabilities and including them equally in the life of the Church is crucial for our understanding of the human person.”
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Bulletin Insert: 1. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Supporting Returning War Veterans
“The road home from war is longer, steeper and often more challenging than the road to war for most soldiers and their families. …Yellow ribbons are nice and much appreciated. Love, support and a ‘cup of cold water’, however, is the incarnational gift of Christ, through His Church, to the combat veteran and family.” These words were written by Major John Morris who served as a military chaplain in Iraq and started the program, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon. John believes churches can be a helpful partner in the readjustment process. Here are some ways to support the veterans and their families in your parish.
A Litany to Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted for Mental Health Support
While written in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, this prayer is relevant in broader situations. For use in private prayer.
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San Alejandro, Cornelius Oregon
Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Medical Treatment
While created in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this information remains applicable.
Five Beneficial Things to Know about Hearing Access
There is a common misconception that people with hearing loss only need things to be louder, so the amplification from hearing aids or cochlear implants is considered the sole solution. Unfortunately, even when things are loud enough, many still struggle with clarity. Damaged inner ear hair cells, lost synapses to the auditory nerve and several other reasons can make speech recognition difficult.
The Three “C”s for Supporting Individuals When They are Distressed
Some individuals are “sensitive,” “out of sync” or “explosive” – all words used to describe young people who are easily overwhelmed. These children especially benefit from loving support when they are distressed. As a parent of such a child and a child development specialist, I like to learn how to help my child and others like her.
A Transformational Journey with Hearing Loss in the Church
There’s a lot going on beneath the surface in church for people like me with hearing loss. For years, I felt like I was on the outside looking in until a stranger transformed my life. An amazing tool led me back into the circle of belonging. Why did it take so long? The words that unite us with God and one another are too important to miss. “Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear” (Luke 8:8).- ‹ previous
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