Episode 26 - Will Hutcherson
The Realities of Depression and Despair
About Our Guest
Will Hutcherson has worked with kids and teenagers for 14 years, from five students in a small rural church to ten years serving as a NextGen / Student pastor at a large multisite church. In 2018, he started a non-profit, Curate Hope, that partners with parents and educators to help heal despair in teens through school assemblies and parent seminars, bringing practical solutions in responding to suicide and depression. In addition to speaking, Will is the director of NextGen at Journey Church in Lake Worth. He is passionate to see the next generation come to know Christ and partner with church leaders to reach young people in new ways. He lives in the sunshine state with his wife, Arianne, and children, Liam, Reese, and Kinsley.
What We Discuss with Will Hutcherson
Understanding depression and despair, and what they look like.
Will's journey that's included speaking in schools about responding to despair and suicide ideation.
Will's book Seen that he wrote with Dr. Chinwé Williams. Why it was necessary, and what it means to be seen.
Some of the changes in interpersonal communication, and the impact they have on helping people feel seen.
How to be part of healing depression and despair.
How to respond when you suspect or see evidence someone is thinking of self-harm.
How the brain's functions help us understand the best approaches to helping kids or teens.
The reality of parenting mistakes.
What hope is, why it matters and how to grab hold of it.
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