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Is there any space in the church where people could bring books they've read and liked to share with others? "Bring a book, take a book"? Kind of like the little libraries we see in neighborhoods.

Sally Padley

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It would be helpful to many of us who no longer drive at night to have church volunteers who would drive us to/from evening activities such as KSO concerts, Civic plays, library programs. This could be an extension of the Arms Around group.

Lois Loeffler

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CPTSD - Complex Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder is the result of a lack of secure attachment during the early years of life (approximately birth to 7) which might be the result of war, poverty, neglect, abuse, emotionally immature parents, etc. CPTSD can be a lifelong neurological condition, resulting in emotional dysregulation and disorganized executive function.

There is a growing awareness of CPTSD but a shortage of support groups. A CPTSD support group at Peoples Church would be a wonderful gift and service to the community.

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What is CPTSD?

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD, C-PTSD or cPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if you experience chronic (long-term) trauma. It involves stress responses, such as:

Having flashbacks or nightmares.

Avoiding situations, places and other things related to the traumatic event.

Heightened emotional responses, such as impulsivity or aggressiveness.

Persistent difficulties in sustaining relationships.

Examples of chronic trauma include:

Long-term child physical or sexual abuse.

Long-term domestic violence.

Being a victim of human or sex trafficking.

War.

Frequent community violence.

While CPTSD is often associated with chronic trauma in childhood, adults who experience chronic trauma can also develop the condition.

CPTSD as a diagnosis

Experts across the field of psychology disagree on if CPTSD is a distinct condition and diagnosis.

For example, two organizations that publish professional reference books have different opinions about CPTSD. In 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) listed CPTSD in its 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). But the American Psychological Association (APA), which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DMS-5), doesn't recognize CPTSD as a distinct condition. The DSM-5 does list a sub-type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) called dissociative PTSD that seems to encompass CPTSD symptoms.

Some experts believe that CPTSD, PTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD) may exist on a spectrum of trauma-related mental health conditions that vary in the severity of their symptoms.

What's the difference between CPTSD and PTSD?

The main differences between PTSD and CPTSD are the length of trauma and the symptoms.

Traditionally, experts thought PTSD generally developed from short-term trauma, such as a vehicle accident or a natural disaster. With research, they realized that people who experience long-term, repeated trauma tend to have other symptoms in addition to the symptoms of PTSD.

Both CPTSD and PTSD involve symptoms of psychological and behavioral stress responses, such as flashbacks, hypervigilance and efforts to avoid distressing reminders of the traumatic event(s).

People with CPTSD typically have additional symptoms, including chronic and extensive issues with:

Emotion regulation.

Identity and sense of self.

Relationships.

What's the difference between CPTSD and BPD?

CPTSD and borderline personality disorder (BPD) share several similar symptoms, such as impulsive behavior, feelings of worthlessness and difficulty forming lasting relationships. Because of this, some experts wonder if these conditions are actually distinct.

According to existing criteria for each condition, the main difference is that chronic trauma has to be the cause of CPTSD, whereas trauma doesn't have to be the cause of BPD. However, BPD is strongly associated with childhood trauma, such as abuse or neglect.

Another difference is that a person usually develops BPD by young adulthood. A person can develop CPTSD at any age.

How common is CPTSD?

As CPTSD is a newer diagnosis, research is lacking on how common the condition is. But experts estimate that it may affect 1% to 8% of the world population.

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Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if you experience chronic trauma, such as prolonged child abuse.

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Can the highschool host a prom again for the whole church?

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Can the highschool host a prom again for the whole church?

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It would be nice to include some pertinent quotes in the Sunday program. The words could be related to the season &/or the the topic of the service. When we did this previously, I often found the quotes meaningful & inspiring.

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Reviving the annual camping trip at Van Buren State Park would be so much fun!

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Reviving the annual camping trip at Van Buren State Park would be so much fun!

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I hope that we can create names for the rooms in the church rather than using just the number. It would be easier and fun. Everyone know the Buddha room.

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It's been too long since we've had People's church t-shirts and it's time for new ones!

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Many other congregations in town, and other social service orgs, have gardens that they grow to feed the community and provide green space - they need additional volunteer help. I know many People’s People like to garden, and we don’t have good space on our lovely grounds for our own garden, so why not show up to support other gardens? Would anyone join me to work at the Growing Community Garden at Sunnyside Methodist on Gull Road, or the Ministry with Community garden? - Rachel Bair

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I would like to see the return of the Sunday morning forum. For those who weren't here, for many years there was an informative speaker on topics as diverse as gender identity, acupuncture,  affirmative action and Palestinian oppression.  Speakers were not necessarily from the church, but knowledgeable about the subject.  We met between 9:45 and 10:30 but the time is flexible.  The forums were advertised and open to the public. I still remember what I learned from these forums.

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Group to read/perform their own poetry, plays aloud. 

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Group to read/perform their own poetry, plays aloud. 

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I would like to start a reading/performing group for poems, short stories and short plays written by the adults of People’s people. This group would meet for a few meetings in the fall and in winter to read aloud works the members create. There could be an eye to selection and development of some works, as appropriate, for sharing aloud during services and other church programs or functions.
-Gordon Bolar

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I am interested in learning more about Transgender care and wonder if Peoples would host a panel discussion. Items to be discussed could include the medication, factors to consider like age, does care include mental health services, challenges for the individual and family and how are schools handling this. 

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I am interested in learning more about Transgender care and wonder if Peoples would host a panel discussion. Items to be discussed could include the medication, factors to consider like age, does care include mental health services, challenges for the individual and family and how are schools handling this. 

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I would love a time (perhaps after the Sunday service) when church members could share information about hobbies or organizations they're involved with.  It'd be a great way to learn about each other's passions, hear what's going on in the wider community, and it could help those local organizations get more members or ask for volunteers.
~Brianna Wurtsmith

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Adham Tayara - We should to provide small lunch to feed people People's Church and also some desserts, coffee, hot chocolate, tea. And also provide some volunteers working in the kitchen and cleaning the common after the people finish after the Sunday Service.

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Every quarter a group of People's people will help someone with a home project that they are unable to complete by themselves - Jen Docsa-Koehler