Sarah Griffith Lund

Blessed Minds

Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Neurodiversity is only now being widely understood for the unique ways it affects how we interact in all kinds--even church. Learn how to honor and celebrate neurodiversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. This book is your guide to fostering a church that truly reflects the love and acceptance of Christ. . Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity is a profound exploration of how the church can embrace and honor neurodiversity. Affecting up to 20 percent of Americans, neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and several other conditions. Through personal stories, historical context, and theological insights, beloved author Sarah Griffith Lund unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability. This book challenges the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offers practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. With themes of vulnerability, compassion, and justice, Blessed Minds is a call to recognize the divine nature of all minds and to foster a church environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Chalice Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. März 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780827203440
• ISBN-10: 0827203446
• Artikelnr.: 71267495

Autorenporträt

Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund is an ordained minister and currently serves as senior pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Indianapolis. Sarah serves on the National Staff of the United Church of Christ as the Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice. She is the author of four books on mental illness, Blessed are the Crazy, Blessed Union, Blessed Youth, and the best-selling, life-saving Blessed Youth Survival Guide. She blogs at sarahgriffithlund.com.