Perfectionism.
A Christian perspective on the dangers and pitfalls of expecting
too much of ourselves and others, and attempting to live
beyond the real limitations of our humanity.
Eating
Disorders. Helps students identify signs of eating disorders
in themselves or others. Includes help with how to confront
or talk to someone you believe may have an eating disorder.
What’s
the Deal with Dating? Perspectives on campus range from
completely "kissing dating good-bye" to "if
you can’t find a mate at a Christian college, you’ll never
find one at all". We discuss the Wheaton dating culture,
and offer a few of our own thoughts on how to improve your
male-female relational life (and why addressing this part
of your life is important).
Sexual
Behavior. A discussion of healthy and unhealthy ways
of expressing the sexual part of our identity. Acknowledges
the tension of students’ lives—on the one hand students
are in a developmental stage of learning to own and become
comfortable with their sexual selves; on the other hand,
as young Christian adults, they are in a stage of having
to learn to manage and discipline the behaviors that go
along with this developing part of themselves.
Addictions.
A broad look at the topic of addictions defined as "any
compulsive or habitual behavior that limits the freedom
of human desire." A look at the attachments of our
lives that usurp our calling to pursue love of God, love
of neighbor and love of self.
ATTENTION
DEFICIT DISORDER FACT SHEET…Symptoms list and helpful
resources.
ANGER
CHECKLIST...Often anger is hidden—unacknowledged or
unexpressed. Anger does not disappear; it simply gets diverted.
A self-assessment list of physical and emotional symptoms
often tied to angry feelings.
COMMUNICATION--TRAITS
OF A HEALTHY FAMILY...A guideline for what should happen
as families grow and develop together. Includes suggested
activities to promote family unity.
EATING
DISORDERS: SUGGESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO HELP…Symptoms
list and helpful suggestions on how to/not to intervene
in the life of a friend or family member.
FEELINGS
VOCABULARY...An extensive feelings list for those who are
journaling or learning to identify feelings.
FLASHBACKS...For
survivors of any kind of trauma, a practical list of how
to ride out memories of previous traumatic experiences.
GRIEF
AND BEREAVEMENT…Information on how to help and support
a friend who is grieving a loss through death.
GUILT:
TRUE OR FALSE… An explanation of guilt; how to know
the difference and what to do about it.
HOLINESS
VS. WHOLENESS...A short essay from Donald Sloat's "The
Dangers of Growing Up in a Christian Home." Discusses
certain evangelical rules that may promote control and guilt
instead of grace and growth.
INTERNET
ADDICTION CHECKLIST… by Kimberly Young. An assessment
in response to overuse of computers to deal with or avoid
personal problems.
LOVE
RELATIONSHIPS--DIFFERENT TYPES...A brief description of
healthy and unhealthy ways of relating. Use to evaluate
the stage of your relationships.
MENTAL
ILLNESS—WITHIN A FAMILY…Tips on how to cope with
a family member’s illness.
PERFECTIONISM…A
checklist to determine your "perfectionism quotient
" and realistic suggestions for overcoming perfectionistic
tendencies.
SHAME--CHARACTERISTICS
OF ADULTS SHAMED IN CHILDHOOD...A list of common repercussions
to children who were humiliated and a list of ways to recognize and break away from these feelings.
SLEEP
PROBLEMS—CHEATING THE SANDMAN…Twenty tips for
better sleep and answers to common questions about sleep
problems.
STRESS REACTIONS TO A TRAUMATIC EVENT...Suggestions for alleviating emotional pain after experiencing a traumatic situation.
STRESS—HOW
TO COPE…Twenty-one suggested activities to combat a
stressful lifestyle.
SUICIDE…A
list of warning signs, an explanation of the myths and facts,
and tips on how to help a suicidal person.
TIME
MANAGEMENT—A WEEKLY SCHEDULE...A practical handout
to help you organize your schedule and assignments.
TESTING
RESOURCES: Information on premarital testing and counseling available
through the Counseling Center.
Channing
Bete Co. Pamphlets -- In addition, we offer pamphlets
from the Scriptographic Series on the following topics:
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