How visual media impacts our minds …
In an era where screens and visuals dominate our daily lives, it’s fascinating to explore how our brain processes what we watch and how it influences our […]
10
Jun
2024
Blog Tag
Mental Health
29
May
2024
Unveiling EMDR: A path to healing trauma …
I remember some years ago thinking to myself, “What the heck is EMDR?” Since then, this “newer” therapy has been skyrocketing in referrals due to its success […]
23
May
2024
What you focus on grows: The benefits of strengths-based training …
For many Christians, personal, professional, and spiritual growth often involves a focus on overcoming weaknesses. We delve into introspection, seeking to identify and conquer our shortcomings. Therapy […]
21
May
2024
The interconnection of mind and body, Part 2: How physical health directly impacts mental health
John, a 55-year-old accountant, had always been in good physical health. However, after a severe car accident, he suffered from chronic pain and mobility issues. As months […]
20
May
2024
The interconnection of mind and body, Part 1: How mental health directly impacts physical health
Anna, a 42-year-old mother of two, began experiencing severe migraines and chronic back pain out of the blue. Despite numerous visits to different specialists and undergoing countless […]
16
May
2024
10 ways you might be the source of your own stress …
In reviewing some articles this morning, one began by noting how “life stresses us out.” That phrase made me stop short, largely because for many people it’s […]
16
May
2024
Due to stigma, in 2024 ministers are still afraid to see a mental health professional …
If you keep up with any kind of news about the church or Christianity in America in the 21st century, you’ll occasionally come across reports perpetuating the […]
14
May
2024
Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG): How some of life’s greatest traumas offer some of life’s greatest opportunities for growth …
NOTE: I’ve written about Post-Traumatic Growth previously (you can find that blog post here), but because it’s so unknown or misunderstood, I wanted to offer another article […]
13
May
2024
An introduction to attachment theory and how our earliest relationships can shape adult behavior …
Attachment theory is a prominent concept in psychological research, offering what can be profound insights into the nature of human relationships. Originally formulated by John Bowlby in […]
09
May
2024
Mental health in America: What we’re getting right – and what we’re still getting wrong …
National Mental Health Awareness Month (observed during the month of May) provides a valuable opportunity for reflection on the strides made in understanding and supporting mental health […]