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Abuse
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This resource will connect you with the numbers you need to call in your area and the process you need to follow.
A set of compassionate and rich online devotionals for those who have suffered abuse.
A wealth of information about abuse and online exploitation including a number of online training opportunities. Also includes a free 23 minute foundational training video on Safeguarding Children from Sexual Abuse
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Standing Up for Children: A Christian Response to Child Abuse and Neglect - These free training videos talk about walking with abuse victims in the church.
Autism
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This toolkit for youth groups will give you everything you need to plan for and welcome ASD teens to your group.
A great list of questions to ask a caregiver to help you best support and include their teen.
A short and helpful interview helping us better understand the inside world of one ADS teen.
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Broken Homes
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Search “divorce” for 3 podcast episodes guiding parents in helping their children navigate their family’s breakup.
(search: divorce) - Helping youth think about the feelings they are dealing with around family break up and custody.
It’s not Your Fault: A Practical Guide to Navigating the Pain and Problems from Your Parents' Divorce by Joey Pontarelli. A practical and personal book, guiding teens and young adults from broken homes  as they navigate the challenges they face - both emotionally and spiritually.
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Building Relationships with LGBTQ+ Youth
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An informative website to help understand terms and definitions
Understanding Sexual Identity: A Resource for Youth Ministry - A helpful book by Mark A. Yarhouse.
The Centre for Faith, Sexuality & Gender - faith-based tools for journeying alongside those questioning sexuality
Research & articles from a Christian perspective.
A video by Christopher Yuan focusing on patiently meeting people where they’re at
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Building Relationships with Transgender Youth
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Understanding Gender Dysphoria. Mark Yarhouse invites the church to come alongside the vulnerable and listen to their stories. This book is a rick combination of research, counselling practice, theology and compassion.
Understanding the Complexities of Gender. This TedTalk introduces the idea of gender on a spectrum through the eyes of gender minorities.
A visual guide that offers clarity on the common words used around gender and sexuality.
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Bullying
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Check out the tip sheets for youth, youth workers and parents.
Search “bullying” for a wealth of information including responding to cyberbullying.
24 hour text support line from bullyingcanada.ca. - Text 877-352-4497 to talk with a trained support worker. The support person typically stays involved for 2-4 weeks to help the teens learn skills and make choices for dealing with the situation.
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Deeper Conversations
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Search “The Skill of Listening” for a helpful overview of essential listening skills to learn and practice.
Search “Relationship Skills” for 3 steps to attentive listening in ministry.
Search “The Most Important Part of any Conversation” to recognize the spiritual importance of being intentional in a deeper conversation with another person and with God.
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