What is Trauma (Part 3)
In today’s post, we explore four statements about trauma. Discover how to best support someone who has experienced trauma; heal from trauma; and offer hope, help, and healing to those who are suffering.
Category: Mental Health
What is Trauma – Part 2
A few weeks ago, we started a new series on trauma, how it affects the body, and steps you can take to heal. In my first post, we learned that trauma occurs when an event exceeds your nervous system’s capacity to cope with it. It was simply too much to process or understand at the time. This could be due to age, sensitivity, emotional stability, […]
What Is Trauma?
In today’s post, we explore the definition of “trauma,” symptoms of unresolved trauma, and factors that determine whether a stressful event becomes traumatic for an individual. As you read or listen, ask yourself, “Does any of this resonate? Could trauma be part of my story?” and follow the rest of the series to learn ways to move forward and heal.
Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance – A Christian Perspective
Mindfulness is about noticing intrusive thoughts without being swept away by them. Cultivating mindfulness means developing the skill and ability to control how long we pay attention to what. Today’s post is on the power of Mindfulness and Radical Acceptance to reduce psychological distress (symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression) and anchor your hope in God.
Understanding Nervous System Regulation – 5 Ways to Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Pain
This week’s post focuses on 5 ways to regulate our nervous system so we can turn down our stress response, reduce anxiety, and break the pain cycle.
The Science Behind Deep Breathing – Why it Works to Reduce Stress and Pain
Most of us are familiar with deep breathing as a way to reduce anxiety and return the body to a baseline state, but what you may not know is that it has a slew of other health benefits. In today’s post, I’m exploring different methods of deep breathing, how it benefits the body, and the science behind why it works.
Is There An Emotional Component to Your Pain?
There is a strong correlation between what is going on in our lives and what is going on in our bodies. If you believe there may be an emotional component to your pain, check out today’s post and find out how you can be set free from the bondage of pain and fear to live the peaceful, fulfilling life you desire.
4 Ways to Find Victory Over Fear
Contrary to what many believe, the solution to finding victory over fear isn’t to fight it, but to first acknowledge it. In today’s post, I talk about 4 ways to find victory over fear so we can walk in freedom and experience peace.
How to Stop Anxiety Attacks Before They Start
Suffering from anxiety can make you feel isolated, cause mental health issues, and even threaten your relationships. But, you don’t have to accept regular anxiety attacks as status quo. In today’s article, I’m sharing some steps you can take and techniques you can use to reduce the occurrence of anxiety attacks so you can live a calmer life.
How Nutrition Impacts Your Mental Health
There is a strong link between good nutrition and mental wellness. Many of us change our diet in response to health concerns, but what if we instead viewed food as a front-life of defense against illness, disease, anxiety, and depression? In today’s article, guest blogger Ruth Verbree of Weigh Down Lifestyle shares what the Bible has to say about how we fuel our bodies and how what we eat affects our our physical and mental fitness.