Podcast

This session will explore the importance of anticipating needs and listening to treat patients successfully. As clinicians, we quickly work towards solving the immediate problem, but the healing process is much more than clinical interventions. Our education and training focus on caring for people, but not always caring about people. How can we best support patients in improving healing from a physical, mental, and spiritual standpoint regardless of the clinical setting?

Speaker name(s): Steven Hester
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/not-just-caring-for-people-but-caring-about-people

Your emotional health matters as you join God in His work among the nations. There are four proven biblical keys to receive your emotional healing and use to minister to others. Using these keys will help you to stay emotional healthy as you serve others.

Speaker name(s): Francis Bukachi
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/emotional-healing-matters-4-proven-biblical-keys-you-can-use

In this session, 'An Outrageous Hope for the Exploited and Trafficked,' Rachelle Starr, founder of Scarlet Hope and author of "Outrageous Obedience", shares transformative strategies for extending Christ's love and hope to those affected by exploitation and human trafficking. Discover how faith-based outreach can create pathways to healing and empowerment, reshaping lives and restoring dignity in the darkest of circumstances.

Speaker name(s): Rachelle Starr
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/an-outrageous-hope-for-the-exploited-and-trafficked

In this breakout session, we will explore cultural aspects of child mental health across the globe. How helpful are our “western” diagnoses for children and adolescents in the Global South? Does autism, trauma, depression, etc. look the same across cultures? Are our therapeutic approaches relevant and sustainable? How do we build the capacity of local providers and encourage Christians to provide care and address stigma?

Speaker name(s): Heleen Yoder
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/addressing-child-mental-health-needs-across-cultures

Team discord is one of the most potent causes of healthcare missionary discontent and early departure from the field. However, a few healthcare mission teams report a high level of concord and mutual support. We will explore common characteristics of those "Happy Places" and consider why those factors lead to a more biblical and joyous unity despite challenging circumstances.

Speaker name(s): Jim Ritchie
Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2024/sessions/the-happy-places-lessons-from-healthcare-mission-stations-with-happy-teams