Resources from MacArthur Park Men’s Weekend

Session One: Don’t be like duct tape

  1. Mental Illness
    • Men don’t talk about mental health: Link
    • MacArthur Park Resources, including NAMI. NAMI Family Support is for family members of those suffering from mental illness. NAMI peer-to-peer is for those suffering themselves from mental illness: Link
  2. Alcohol Addiction Support
    • The diagnostic questionnaire criteria for alcohol use disorder used in presentation: Link
    • When looking for a counselor, look for an LADC (licensed alcohol and drugs counselor). They have more training in addiction.
    • SAMHSA Hotline, call or text for support groups: 1(800)662-4317 Link
    • Online support using researched methods (like I use in my therapy):
    • Other online apps: Link
    • Find an AA group: Link
  3. Pornography Support
    • Surprising stats on porn and the Church: Link
    • Best sermon I’ve heard on stopping porn: Link
    • Article for understanding what porn does to your brain and how to stop: Link
    • Website with resources: Link
    • Free eBook on quitting porn: Link
  4. Five Regrets of the Dying, Bronnie Ware: Link
  5. The Science of Lebron James: Link
  6. Christian Parkening story: Link

Session 2: Stop Trying and Start Training

  1. Neuroplasticity of the Brain and How to Rewire: Link
  2. Eddie Hall training: Link
  3. Bible Reading Plans from the Bible App (download on phone) that I love:
    • Habit Reboot: An 8 Day Devotion by Darryl Dash
    • Winning the War in Your Mind
    • Get Out Of Your Head
    • Love Does- Experience A Life of Love In Action
  4. Prayer Activities
    • Write daily thoughts/requests in Notes App on phone or get small notebook to pray for daily.
    • Buy a notebook and name it “5 Year Prayer Journal”. Write three requests per day, pray for them and reflect.
    • Practice breath prayer as outlined here: Link
  5. Mindfulness Apps for your Phone
    • Hope Mindfulness and Prayer App Link
    • Abide App Link
    • Reflect App Link
    • Calm App (secular) Link

Session 3: Whose Wall are you Building?

  1. Rick Warren’s testimony of loss: Link
  2. Warren’s mental health ministry: Link
  3. Finding Biblical accountability: Link
  4. Questions that help us be honest: Link
  5. Dealing with Difficult People and Burnout: Link
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