mental health resources

This page is dedicated to helping you find resources for dealing with mental health struggles.

The following list includes resources that share our theological tradition as well as resources from a Christian perspective from other theological traditions. Additionally, some of the resources listed do not share our faith. We have a core belief in the authority and inerrancy of Scripture to teach us about life in Christ. This doesn’t keep us from humbly learning from and appreciating books written by Christians or non-Christians because we believe in God's common grace to all. It doesn’t mean that we endorse everything a person we quote says or believes; it means we believe all truth is from God.

Click on the links below for resources. This list is not exhaustive so if you don’t find something that addresses your particular situation or area of interest, contact Tom McGregor for recommendations.

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Entering in

Mending the Soul - Resource for Abuse and Trauma including books, workbooks, and connections to small group support.
Fresh Hope – find books, workbooks designed for individual, one-on-one, or in small group settings, and online support groups
Mental Health Grace Alliance – Offers workbooks designed for individual, one-on-one or in small group settings and online support groups.
Genesis Process - Books and resources for addressing a variety of thought and behavior patterns including chemical addiction.
Boundaries - Resources and Coaching for co-dependancy, relationship addictions, healthy relationships, and improved mental health.
PSofPugetsound.org - support for parents through miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of an infant.

Supporting others

Warning Signs of Suicide - a resource from National Institute of Mental Health on recognizing suicidal ideation.
Suicide Response - a document on how to respond to someone expressing suicidal thoughts
5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain
Frontlines: Equipping Christian Leaders to Respond to Mental Health Issues Edited by Kevin Van Lant, PhD
Encouragement: The Unexpected Power of Building Others Up by Dan B Allender, PLLC and Larry Crabb
Listening Well: The Art of Empathetic Understanding by William R Miller

Learning More

Abuse/Trauma:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Tim Keller
Mending the Soul by Steve and Celestia Tracy

Anxiety:

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief by Claire Bidwell Smith
Anxious: Choosing Faith in a World of Worry by Amy Simpson

Addiction:

Boundaries by Henry Cloud
Genesis Process resources from Michael Dye
Grace in Addiction by John Zahl

Biography:

Heroic Disgrace By Scott Box (Bi-Polar)
Lit by Mary Karr (Abuse/Trauma, Addiction)
Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff (Grief/Loss)
My Bright Abyss by Christian Wiman (Cancer, Grief)
Darkness Is My Only Companion by Kathryn Greene-McCreight (Depression)

Marriage/Family:

Restoration Therapy: Understanding and Guiding Healing in Marriage and Family Therapy by Terry Hargrave and Franz Pfizer
The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships by John Gottman
Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by Sue Johnson

Mental Illness - General:

Grace for the Afflicted: A Clinical and Biblical Perspective on Mental Illness by Matthew S Stanford
Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health by Thomas Insel
Troubled Minds: Mental Illness and the Church’s Mission by Amy Simpson
Mental Health and the Church by Stephen Grcevich, MD
Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller
Free to Love - a 17 week podcast on growth and healing.

Support for Family Member:

Mental Health Strong: A Christian’s Guide to Walking Resiliently alongside Your Spouse with a Mental Health Condition by Erin Ramachandran
What Grieving People Wish You Knew by Nancy Guthrie
The Life We Never Expected by Rachel and Andrew Wilson - specific to raising children with special needs

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If you are struggling with mental health in some capacity, we want to help how we can. At Imprint Church, we have a threefold approach to pastoral care:

1. Hope Coaches: Trained Laypeople from Imprint Church who will listen and help you find a way forward.
2. Pastoral Visits: Meet with one of the pastors of Imprint Church.
3. Counseling Referrals: Get connected with a trusted mental health professional.

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