Caregiving Ministry

     

AND THOU SHALT HONOR PT1

VT2826
Aired on PBS, this video is the complete two-hour original broadcast, including all of the profiles and interviews. The program examines the various aspects of caregiving in a warm and caring documentary. Combined with the companion book, the videotape is an outstanding guide for family caregivers present and future. It also is an important source of solace and comfort to those who provided caregiving to now-deceased spouses, parents and friends. Two programs are designed to be used in part or as a whole.

55min
2002
Church Use Permitted

AND THOU SHALT HONOR PT2

VT2827
Part 2.
The program examines the various aspects of caregiving in a warm and caring documentary. Combined with the companion book, the videotape is an outstanding guide for family caregivers present and future. It also is an important source of solace and comfort to those who provided caregiving to now-deceased spouses, parents and friends. Two programs are designed to be used in part or as a whole.
68min
2002
Church Use Permitted

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

VT0989
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.
35min
1999
Church Use Permitted

CHANGES

VT0848
Tape 1 of 6.
Deals with personal loss and separation.
28min
Church Use Permitted
BEGIN WITH GOODBYE SERIES

COMMUNICATING

VT1812
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.
25min
Church Use Permitted

COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION: HOW TO COMMUNICATE IN WAYS THAT EASE THE PAIN AND LIFT THE SPIRIT

VT3138
In this 40-minute video, Karen Fox, a cancer survivor, explains step-by-step method for communicating with people who are ill, injured, isolated, or distress. Karen demonstrates, using real situations, four key communication skills that empower, encourage, bring hope, and lift the spirit.
40min
1996
Church Use Permitted
Yes

CREATING CARING CONGREGATIONS

DVD0219
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)
30min
Mental Health Ministries
2005
Church Use Permitted

DEALING WITH LOSS

VT0545
An intimate study of a family working through the grief of losing a parent.
25min
Church Use Permitted
GROWING TOGETHER SERIES

DEATH OF IVAN ILLYCH

VT0853
Tape 6 of 6.
A short story by Tolstoy about dying is dramatized.
28min
Church Use Permitted
BEGIN WITH GOODBYE SERIES

EXITS AND ENTRANCES

VT0850
Tape 3 of 6.
Shows common and disruptive partings in lives.
28min
Church Use Permitted
BEGIN WITH GOODBYE SERIES