Caring for a Dying Friend
Editor's Note: the following poem was written by Karen Mulder's friend Ruth, who attends church with Karen. My...
Caring for a Dying Friend
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is the founder of the Wisdom of the Wounded ministry. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband Larry.
Avoid Using Cliches and Quick Fixes
Avoid Using Cliches and Quick Fixes
When someone we care for is hurting, we are tempted to rush in with a "quick fix" to help make the person feel...
A Battle with Cancer
A Battle with Cancer
There are few words that strike terror in the heart like the word cancer. It is such a silent, insidious disease. ...
Death of a Spouse
Death of a Spouse
Note to readers: this is an excerpt from my book The Compassionate Congregation, in which Glenda shares her story...
NAA Never Give Up PSA
NAA Never Give Up PSA
See and hear the powerful story of some of these wounded individuals: Watch...
When Caring For A Person With Autism
When Caring For A Person With Autism
Remember the person with autism is first of all a real person. Treat the person the way you would like to be treated.
◾Remember that non-verbal people can hear.
◾Please accept that we are doing our best.
◾We enormously need support and encouragement. The most helpful expression communicates, "You are doing a great job. This is not easy, and we see that. How can we be helpful?"
Why Did This Happen to My Baby?
Why Did This Happen to My Baby?
Story by Sara, as told to Karen Mulder My Baby Was Born with a Birth Defect Andrew Michael Briggs was born six...
