Resources for Parents and Others Who Care
This page is full of resources curated for the parents/family/support person connected to a person who is struggling and needs help. We encourage you to pray and seek guidance from the Lord regarding your own healing journey and utilize these resources during the same time your child or loved one is getting help. If you are reading this because your son or daughter needs help or support, we want you to know that it is crucial for the entire family to seek help together. Avoiding your child, or detaching from their issue, is an ineffective approach—ignoring the facts will not make them disappear. It is important to keep in mind that confronting the roots of what your child is struggling with as a family is what will help bring about resolution.
While many circumstances are out of your control, prayer and guidance are within your control. Supportive confrontation, without judgment, is the best way to foster positive change in your child’s life; he/she needs to know that you love them regardless of their behavior. The Bible says that love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8). When your approach and concern for your son or daughter comes from the unconditional love and leading of the Holy Spirit, you will begin to see results that are long lasting. Approach your child with compassion and open communication, and let God lead you throughout the process of healing.
Keys to Freedom: Principles of freedom learned by residential and outpatient participants
MPower Workshop: Get equipped to effectively help those who are hurting and struggling
MPower eCourse: This video series is a collection of the basic, core teachings from Mercy Multiplied’s MPower Workshop
MercyTalk Podcasts
Mercy Talk Podcasts that we recommend:
Start with Keys to Freedom: Overview of principles of freedom your loved one is learning.
Key topics to better understand supporting a loved one
Books
Anatomy of the Soul – Curt Thompson
Finding Father – A. J. Jones
People to Be Loved – Preston Sprinkle
Safe People – Townsend and Cloud
Scripture and the Skeptic – Eric Huffman
Soul of Shame – Curt Thompson
Secular resources that complement the spiritual
Brain Storm – Daniel J. Siegel
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
Whole Brain Child – Daniel J. Siegel
Other Podcasts – Resources Used in the Mercy program
Boundaries – Townsend and Cloud
https://www.boundaries.me/podcast
Episodes of The Boundaries.me Podcast are short and direct stories from highly accomplished people, deconstructing the most important boundaries in their lives. These boundaries enable them to create great work, to help others, and to protect what matters to them most — their relationships, their time, and their hearts. This podcast shows you how boundaries work.
Being Known Podcast – Curt Thompson, MD
https://curtthompsonmd.com/podcast/
With the Being Known Podcast, you will discover what it means to be truly known, exploring the intersection of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and Christian spiritual formation.
The REBOOT Recovery Show
https://my.rebootrecovery.com/podcast/
ReBoot Recovery is for people impacted by trauma and mental health challenges.