https://www.mercyuk.online/Groups/424317/Pastoral_Care.aspx Latest articles from Pastoral Care, Mercy UK 2026, Mercy UK en Hubb, www.hubb.digital 1440 http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/687738/Support_for_Dementia.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/687738/Support_for_Dementia.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:00:00 GMT Dementia is a growing problem, but the church is equipped to help. Dementia affects 800,000 people in the UK. This will almost double by 2050. By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689011/The_Churchs_Role.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689011/The_Churchs_Role.aspx Sat, 13 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT Our role as a church needs to be the place that offers radical hospitality, hope and family to those who are often marginalised and stigmatised – just as Jesus modelled. But what does it look like to offer this today? By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689010/What_is_a_Pastoral.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689010/What_is_a_Pastoral.aspx Sat, 13 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT A pastoral care policy embodies the values and approaches underlying how, as a church, you aim to care for people. By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689009/Supporting_Family_and_Carers.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689009/Supporting_Family_and_Carers.aspx Sat, 13 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT Most people become carers through a change in circumstances of a family member or friend. They may take on the role of supporting a parent, a child, another family member, a partner or a friend. By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689002/Long_Term_Caring.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/689002/Long_Term_Caring.aspx Sat, 13 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT Many churches are good at stepping in when there’s a crisis. But when mental health challenges are long term, how can churches continue to support people? By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/687983/Supporting_Those_Receiving_Treatment.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/687983/Supporting_Those_Receiving_Treatment.aspx Fri, 05 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT We know that people receiving treatment need and benefit from the additional support that the wider church family can offer. So what can, or should, churches do? By The Mind and Soul Team http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/573118/Telephone_Empathy.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/573118/Telephone_Empathy.aspx Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:00:00 GMT Will shares some thoughts on the effect of video calls on our ability to communicate empathetically. By Will Van Der Hart http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/531785/Praying_Well_and_Mental.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/531785/Praying_Well_and_Mental.aspx Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMT If there is one issue that repeatedly causes offence or unintended harm to those who are struggling with mental health issues in the church it is prayer....but how can we pray in a way that minimizes this risk? By Will Van Der Hart http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/487382/Migration_and_Mental_Health.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/487382/Migration_and_Mental_Health.aspx Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Every year, millions of people plan to, or are forced to, migrate. They have unique mental health problems, and the church has a unique perspective. By Rob Waller http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/265312/Managing_Challenging_Behaviour_in.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/265312/Managing_Challenging_Behaviour_in.aspx Wed, 03 Aug 2016 23:00:00 GMT How do you manage difficult or challenging behaviour and make sure that your church is mental health friendly, without unreasonable disruption to everyone else? By Kate Middleton http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/468313/Why_Relationships_Matter.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/468313/Why_Relationships_Matter.aspx Thu, 19 May 2016 07:00:00 GMT Long term mental ill-health can feel like being lost in a desert. But how can our relationships help those desperately thirsty for hope and relief? By Kate Middleton http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/304271/Responding_to_Emotional_Distress.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/304271/Responding_to_Emotional_Distress.aspx Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:00:00 GMT Knowing how to respond to emotional distress is a complex but very important part of pastoral care. Here are a few thoughts that I have put together which you might find helpful. By Will Van Der Hart http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/405479/Boundaries_in_Pastoral_Care.aspx http://www.mercyuk.online/Articles/405479/Boundaries_in_Pastoral_Care.aspx Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:00:00 GMT So, you’re a church leader, and you’re involved in pastoral care. But what exactly are ‘boundaries’ and how can they help you, and the people you work with? By Kate Middleton