MARC - Caregiving Ministry

JOURNEY THROUGH THE SHADOWS- Hope for Healing after someone you love has committed suicide

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:36:32 -0800

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Suicide deeply affects the lives of those who are left behind by the one who has died. With so much pain and sorrow it is difficult to know how to navigate these changes. This DVD offers encouragement and support to survivors who are both grieving the death of a loved one to suicide, and wondering why it happened at all. Advice from experts and family members who have walked this path combines with resources that teach friends how they can help. Topics include: 1. The Initial Impact 2. The Question "Why?" 3. Feelings of Guilt 4. Why Suicide is so Hard to Talk About 5. Finding Support 6. How Friends and Family can Help

Length: 50 minutes

Publisher: Paraclete Press

Published Year: 2011

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

TURNING THE TIDE: DIGNITY, COMPASSION AND EUTHANASIA

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:48:21 -0700

In 2005, efforts to change the laws to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide were before the legislative bodies in Canada and California. In both cases the legislation did not pass. However, the efforts to legalize assisted suicide have not abated and will continue. This resource was designed to change the way secular society perceives the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide. This resource presents personal stories that focus on the vulnerability of the person when one experiences disability, depression or symptoms related to degenerative and/or end of life conditions. It also exposes the oversimplification, flaws and myths surrounding safeguards, pain management and suffering. Some tangible solutions as to what needs to be done to improve the quality of life for all concerned are offered.

Length: 30min

Publisher: Salt+Light Television

Published Year: 2007

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

TEAR SOUP: A RECIPE FOR HEALING AFTER LOSS

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:05:31 -0800

Written by Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen; Pictured by Taylor Bills. In this modern-day fable, a woman who has suffered a terrible loss cooks up a special batch of "tear soup," blending the unique ingredients of her life into the grief process. Along the way she dispenses a recipe of sound advice for people who are in mourning.

Length: 17min

Publisher: Grief Watch

Published Year: 2006

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

CREATING CARING CONGREGATIONS

Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:06:29 -0700

This ecumenical resource decreases the stigma associated with mental illness and increases church member's awareness of the need to develop mental health programs and ministries in the local church. DVD segments include: 1. Introduction; 2. Mental Illness in Adolescents and Young Adults: Shawn's story; 3. Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Carol's story; 4. Mental Illness and Older Adults: Jan's story; 5. How Congregations Can Respond: This final segment provides a five-step program of education, covenant, welcome, support and advocacy, to help clergy and laity begin to address mental-health issues in the local church. (Closed-captioned)

Length: 30min

Publisher: Mental Health Ministries

Published Year: 2005

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

MATTHEW

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:35:23 -0800

Tape 12 in Nooma series by Rob Bell. Suffering the loss of someone we love can be the most difficult thing in life to deal with. One moment we have them and the next they're gone. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to feel? The truth is, there's no certain way we're "supposed" to feel. Whatever we're feeling, it's okay. It's okay to feel shock, anger, denial, or whatever we may feel. It's okay. And if we don't feel anything at all, that's okay too. It's okay to have now answers and no explanations. Because sometimes all the reasoning and comforting words in the world just aren't what we need. What might help us, however, is to understand how Jeus dealt with this kind of loss. Includes subtitles in English, French, German, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish

Length: 14min

Publisher: Zondervan

Published Year: 2006

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

At Death’s Door: Facing the Terminal Illness of a Loved One

Tue, 31 May 2005 11:20:04 -0700

This video gives excellent insight on living life to the fullest with your dying loved one. This resource will help you acknowledge your emotions as you walk through terminal illness of someone you love, and will guide you in living fully with your loved one through the last months, weeks, or days of your time together.

Length: 35min

Published Year: 1999

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DEALING WITH LOSS

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:49 -0800

An intimate study of a family working through the grief of losing a parent.

Length: 25min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

MODELS IN MINISTRY : TRAINING DEACONS IN PASTORAL CARE PART 3

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 3 of 3. Session 5. Ministering to the Sick and Terminally Ill. Session 6. Ministering to the Sorrowful and Grieving.

Length: 60min

Published Year: 1990

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

COMMUNICATING

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 5 of 6. During the process of death, communication is not always easy. The stress of illness and death make communication difficult and also more necessary. This program explores ways to improve meaningful communication among families and friends. Scripture: John 11:25-26.

Length: 25min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

LIVING THROUGH GRIEF

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 2 of 6. Grief is a natural reaction to loss. The loss leaves us broken hearted and it is through our grieving that our spirit mends and our heart is healed. Scripture: Romans 8:38-39.

Length: 19min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

RECOGNIZING THE SACRED

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 4 of 6. There are moments that lead us to a deeper level of experiencing life and death. We learn that being attentive and present with the person provides a greater opportunity to recognize these holy moments. We also learn to trust our instincts. Scripture: John 14:1-6.

Length: 18min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

EXITS AND ENTRANCES

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 3 of 6. Shows common and disruptive partings in lives.

Length: 28min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

DEATH OF IVAN ILLYCH

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 6 of 6. A short story by Tolstoy about dying is dramatized.

Length: 28min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

TURNED LOOSE

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Tape 2 of 6. Focuses on job loss, being laid off or retired.

Length: 28min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted

SAYING GOODBYE

Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:51:39 -0800

Ron DelBene is your host in this series. Tape 1 of 6. Saying goodbye is generally not an easy thing to do in our culture. This program shows how some people have said goodbye and some rituals that have been helpful in the closure process. Scripture: Isaiah 40: 6-8.

Length: 24min

Viewing Rights: Church Use Permitted