Jesus said "Come, all you who are burdened and heavy laden and I will give you rest." When we think of burdened, we often don't think of children, but today's children are more burdened in ways we may not always understand. These burdens coupled with a brain that is still developing leaves these precious children fighting spiritual, mental, emotional, social, physical and academic battles with an overtly emotional brain that can lead to feelings of deep despair, confusion, uncertainty, feeling like a failure and so much more. These are stepping stones to the struggle of depression.
In this presentation, Valerie Strom, an LMFT and LPCC, will walk through the signs and symptoms of depression, the various causes, and finally she'll offer some tools and resources for you to support and guide your child into a place where they can unburden their hearts, find hope, and find their worth, identity and purpose in Christ and in relationship with parents, peers, teachers and church leaders.
Romans 12:1 KJV "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves." These children need those who are strong to bear with them, to offer protection and support, so let us come together to build that solid foundation on Christ our Cornerstone and upon the wisdom He provided as our Wonderful Counselor!
