Resources
Something steady to hold onto this week
Short, practical guides written for families in the middle of it — not for people with a spare afternoon.
Free guides
Written for real weeks
Starting the conversation with your teen
Five openers that don't feel like an interrogation, and what to do with silence.
Scripture for anxious nights
A short set of passages and prayers to read with a child who can't settle.
When a family is grieving
How grief moves through a household differently at every age.
Faith at home, realistically
A ten-minute weekly rhythm that survives busy seasons.
Screens without the war
Boundaries that hold, explained in a way a teenager can respect.
When to bring in more support
Plain signs it may be time to add a licensed professional alongside pastoral care.
Support
Where to turn between care sessions
If someone is in danger
In the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or 911 if someone is in danger right now. KNOWN. is not an emergency service.
Working alongside professionals
Pastoral care can work alongside licensed counselors, physicians, schools, and other professionals when additional support is appropriate. We keep a referral list and will help you find a good fit.
Reading together
Suggested passages and short devotionals for parents and children to read side by side.
What pastoral care is. KNOWN. offers biblical pastoral care. It is not psychotherapy, medical treatment, or licensed counseling, and it does not diagnose. Pastoral care can work alongside licensed counselors, physicians, schools, and other professionals when additional support is appropriate.
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