Trauma Response and Curricula: Presentation at the CCIH 2020 Conference
Trauma Response and Curricula: Presentation at the CCIH 2020 Conference | The Mennonite Central Committee developed “Healing the Wounds of Trauma,” a 13 lesson curriculum to equip leaders to help and minister to people who have experienced trauma through war, natural disasters or other traumatic life events that...
Expanding Opportunities with Christian Health Associations in South Asia
Christian Health Associations have proven to be valuable partners in reaching people with care, especially marginalized and hard-to-reach populations. On January 15, 2020 we heard from Dr. Ashchenaz Lall, Chairman of the Christian Hospitals Association of Pakistan and Dr. Priya John, General Secretary of the Christian Medical Association...
Gospel Values in Community Mental Health Programs
March 25, 2020 | Mental illness can be a highly stigmatized topic in the church, yet mental health is an integral component of overall health and well-being. In this webinar, we discussed the importance of faith and spirituality in understanding mental health and seeking help, and the impact...
Respectful Maternity Care: What Is It and How Do We Achieve It?
Mistreatment in childbirth violates the fundamental obligation of a health system to provide support and healing in childbirth, can cause lasting emotional trauma, and goes against our Christian calling to provide compassionate care. What is driving mistreatment during childbirth, one of the most important times a woman needs...