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By In Faith Integration

Religious, Spiritual, and Cultural Influences of Dysphagia

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By In Faith Integration

Congenital disabilities and gender non-conforming identities as parts of God’s intended creation

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By In Adoption & Foster Care

Memorable messages regarding adoption and religion: Perspectives of adult adoptees

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Long-term follow-up of the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) with adolescent adoptees Adoption & Foster CareChildhood AdversityPapers & Presentations

Long-term follow-up of the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS) with adolescent adoptees

Emily Helder, Francie Bailey, Ana Li Warners, & Chloe Vallance Full TextDownload Abstract The present study sought to demonstrate the long-term impacts of the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS; Laugeson et al., 2010) among adolescent adoptees struggling to navigate peer…
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January 25, 2024
Promoting the thriving and belonging of nonbinary and gender diverse people in our communities and families Articles & EssaysFaith Integration

Promoting the thriving and belonging of nonbinary and gender diverse people in our communities and families

by Emily Helder Originally published in Reformed Journal I’m a college professor, which means I have a front row seat to the experiences of young adults. I love the job because I get to witness and speak into their lives at a crucial stage of…
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January 16, 2024
Using the PEERS Program with Adopted Adolescents: Growth in Friendship Skills Adoption & Foster CareChildhood AdversityTalks & Lectures

Using the PEERS Program with Adopted Adolescents: Growth in Friendship Skills

https://youtu.be/8XkYfbu5o7s An interdisciplinary team from the Calvin University Psychology and Social Work departments along with community clinicians have been running a program with adopted adolescents seeking to grow in their friendship-making skills. This presentation will describe the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational…
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October 21, 2021
All Welcome? Same-Sex Couples and Faith-Based Adoption Agencies Adoption & Foster CareArticles & EssaysFaith Integration

All Welcome? Same-Sex Couples and Faith-Based Adoption Agencies

by Dr. Elisha Marr and Dr. Emily Helder Originally posted on Anxious Bench Bethany Christian Services, a large faith-based adoption and social service agency, has become the latest lightening rod for conservative white evangelicals. This public pushback is rooted in one particular perspective on biblical…
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July 1, 2021