We have an exciting announcement this week! Words of Life and our other Soundcast shows are partnering Salem Media Group's LifeAudio podcast network. To hear about what this partnership means for this ministry and to hear about Salem Media's and Life Audio's mission and purpose we are joined by Kathleen Bensi and Tommy Lynch.

https://www.lifeaudio.com/

https://salemmedia.com/

We have an exciting announcement this week! Words of Life and our other Soundcast shows are partnering Salem Media Group's LifeAudio podcast network. To hear about what this partnership means for this ministry and to hear about Salem Media's and Life Audio's mission and purpose we are joined by Kathleen Bensi and Tommy Lynch.
<a href='https://www.lifeaudio.com/'>https://www.lifeaudio.com/</a>
<a href='https://salemmedia.com/'>https://salemmedia.com/</a>

WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.

Words of Life

WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.

Words of Life is joining Salem Media's LifeAudio Network

As summer came to an end we had the chance to hear from kids and young adults who attended Salvation Army camps this past summer. We heard what camp meant to them and we got an inside look at what happens at summer camp.

If you would like to learn more about Salvation Army camps visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

As summer came to an end we had the chance to hear from kids and young adults who attended Salvation Army camps this past summer. We heard what camp meant to them and we got an inside look at what happens at summer camp.
If you would like to learn more about Salvation Army camps visit <a href="https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/">https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/</a>

Summer camp testimonies

As many of our kids begin a new school year- we wanted to pause and offer a mental health check-in with your kids. A new year can mean a new level of stress for many. So, to offer some advice and insight we are joined by licensed therapist, David Gray.

For a list of resources mentioned by David visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

As many of our kids begin a new school year- we wanted to pause and offer a mental health check-in with your kids. A new year can mean a new level of stress for many. So, to offer some advice and insight we are joined by licensed therapist, David Gray.
For a list of resources mentioned by David visit <a href="https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife">https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife</a>

A mental health check-in with your kids with therapist David Gray. Part 2

As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year.

We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW.

David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.



For more information, check out the links below provided by David.



Suicide Hotline:  Dial -  988

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889.


National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center

You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at nimhinfo@nih.gov.



Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children





Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide



https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/



National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis



https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/



Mayo Clinic  - Stress in Children



https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids



Child Mind Institute -  When To Push Your Children



https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/



Parenting Style Effectiveness:



https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness





Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health:



https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf



Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs



https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html



Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development



https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html



Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development



https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740



Parenting Styles Diana Baumrind



https://jessup.edu/blog/academic-success/the-psychology-behind-different-types-of-parenting-styles/#:~:text=In%20the%201960s%2C%20psychologist%20Diana,Eleanor%20Maccoby%20and%20John%20Martin.

As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year.
We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW.
David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.
 
For more information, check out the links below provided by David.
 
Suicide Hotline:  Dial -  988
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F%3Futm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dweb%26utm_campaign%3Donebox&amp;c=E,1,yiu-dYwuVGWxbfxZ5nuOJA7xK-UfuPJ2bv-oWxmWFdQVO5YlptHiTSVx1OC8_uoM2y0f0C1vxITar7Ev9svcMRPuSkTsRUPzQ9jYqP9kYfC-TDRxvPmn&amp;typo=1'>https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;utm_campaign=onebox</a>
A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889.
 
<ul class="ul1"><li class="li1">National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center</li>
</ul>
You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at <a href='mailto:nimhinfo@nih.gov'>nimhinfo@nih.gov</a>.
 
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samhsa.gov%2Fblog%2Fback-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children&amp;c=E,1,rwKbf2lCHHge_yF3BAYn10dVF4weXrae7XQc415QCdB_nK0VAgkEgq8DsRzaX2xYyH4eH_qzfCAIF25DMLDIc4s55RLfD4jFjXgEqFKRbMfZlfRcI4n78R4,&amp;typo=1'>https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children</a>
 
 
Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide
 
<a href='https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/'>https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/</a>
 
National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nami.org%2Fkids%2Fwarning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children%2F&amp;c=E,1,1IkUwYWGtP79LkT5kiyIoVMnl5JH06PxwkUKOk-20Cu3yTXbeRwcVUtmk0VnX4yVkcwISeqrzhOMm2mMzh65jes6M3GmOaPNZMSH0BZYEzgU9YG4elvM6ovq&amp;typo=1'>https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/</a>
 
Mayo Clinic  - Stress in Children
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mayoclinichealthsystem.org%2Fhometown-health%2Fspeaking-of-health%2Fstressed-out-kids&amp;c=E,1,RnDctTZz7-5KfK1E2YaYnzEO5D-DdKM6jnyXo0xYrdQ46Pe10YxPAdxF00woRcqfeECVhk3Mqw9X1or2_z-lS9PbHbTGxaqh3EfwPhWbIac,&amp;typo=1'>https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids</a>
 
Child Mind Institute -  When To Push Your Children
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fchildmind.org%2Farticle%2Fpushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard%2F&amp;c=E,1,4qDiPm_TDi1ksUloAFC7gzJE3W9wFsk-RQZGvFQzUKXC8axq2rgywAgzKXQAC_0Z953MjLmRxz5WlWiGUZUJPl10K_UP_5fx2OI1LXMhM_G91vR7ZX5vVhcIRhDH&amp;typo=1&amp;ancr_add=1'>https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/</a>
 
Parenting Style Effectiveness:
 
<a href='https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness'>https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness</a>
 
 
Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health:
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fshawmind.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F02%2FIdentity-Mental-Health.pdf&amp;c=E,1,eZ36Gh2DsoFvXgHnllCnWvW6CvfmIrAMICTZWblIhXkNMh3kxH3syaPWYPorOdjbk2RYLrVuW6dbGopic9E5RWjJ84yhlQcL1rZRrgsHLwQMMnRD&amp;typo=1'>https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf</a>
 
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplypsychology.org%2Fmaslow.html&amp;c=E,1,sVmiE7Of782dmAVVAH0Xcr6xxK8JEKZRjBTcvfyEqB4K80MQ2O-bMr1-7aYsMHZhiT9lhpiNpKy37iN22Xbkray5iimhLECPI6idlXsFXdEpB6U096p5Nw,,&amp;typo=1'>https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html</a>
 
Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplypsychology.org%2Fpiaget.html&amp;c=E,1,dVrNE1AXGHumDT5NIyC_zOXtxI3dCTJWWFZRxD6oivyrUGd8OtLckWPreh2NxWyta-UJJk_e69m8nS2b0IGwG0Ed0hEuG_SY0I22Xw8LsWv9eA,,&amp;typo=1'>https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html</a>
 
Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verywellmind.com%2Ferik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740&amp;c=E,1,wcMQ1Xi2T4gDaQprE1TQRu4i6nQX4HkvrtvziNLMxihJDiflx7ct2obJ9V-U9VKoXjYUVlph1DhPb6-tQc9CPEtS5nktwGjYhqMmq6iBrwIDbsM_FgsmQvcFNyE,&amp;typo=1'>https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740</a>
 
Parenting Styles Diana Baumrind
 
<a href='https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fjessup.edu%2Fblog%2Facademic-success%2Fthe-psychology-behind-different-types-of-parenting-styles%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DIn%2520the%25201960s%252C%2520psychologist%2520Diana%2CEleanor%2520Maccoby%2520and%2520John%2520Martin&amp;c=E,1,pBnkkfShHp548IurhPjM8SoY-pK2B9rDvLwDjLzkMQF5dcmro0VEcSlNf1eWZrLVqPpBrCbUTa9Pa1j4aWhCuj8WyTw9GVuqsWAxeD4lVMxetKUHCg,,&amp;typo=1'>https://jessup.edu/blog/academic-success/the-psychology-behind-different-types-of-parenting-styles/#:~:text=In%20the%201960s%2C%20psychologist%20Diana,Eleanor%20Maccoby%20and%20John%20Martin</a>.

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