u/cutebutheretical

I think there are very little bridges from the church to mental health supports, e.g. licensed therapists or social workers, and would like to see ways in which churches are integrating these.

I have seen some churches partner with licensed private practices and counseling centers. Some churches also have a counseling crisis team with licensed clinicians who will, as a ministry, reach out to church members who might need some support. There are pastors who have counselors serve as congregational care directors or even as a resource for when they bump into a sticky pastoral care situation.

I'm also wondering if trauma is a lens by which you filter your preaching at all. I have been reading a book called Unspeakable: Preaching and Trauma-Informed Theology by Sarah Travis which has been really eye-opening for me.

Open to your thoughts!

Fellow Alaskan here. I recently met someone on the plane who was about to begin his “3 off“ and I had never thought about this as an opportunity for my husband (he is looking for a job). The guy was young, didn’t graduate from HS, and operated some kind of heavy machinery. He said he was making a lot of $$ and didn’t plan to leave his job ever because of it.

My husband has some previous farming experience in the lower 48 and has worked in the fisheries up north. Has done some plumbing work, but not a plumber. No real skilled trade work, but he would be willing to learn.

what advice do you have? does he have any luck? what kinds of jobs could he apply for? thanks so much!

35yoF here. Recently I’ve been aware of the fact that I am getting older, and while I am still generally benefiting from “pretty privilege” and the overall enjoyment of living as such, I recognize this will be gone in like 15 years or so. I work in a nursing home right now and see the elderly and think, “Wow, I will be one of these people one day.” Beauty and youth will be gone. I’ve been thinking about these things lately. When did you realize your PP was gone/is going away and how have you coped/reframed?

If I fail a course (2 credits) and take it the next semester, does it count toward full-time status for eligibility purposes? I need 8 credits a semester to be considered full-time and I’m worried this retake would leave me at 6 credits. Would the retake just count as another regular class or are there any stipulations to it? thanks