2017 Inspiring Hope Awards Presentation on April 6th, 2017
On Thursday night, April 6th, in Omaha, Nebraska we held our second annual Night of Inspiring Hope Gala. CHI Healthcare hosted the event at their
Month: April 2017
The Importance of Moving Toward as Opposed to Moving Away
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Brad discusses the importance of moving toward something as opposed to moving away from something.
Life Is 10% What Happens to You and 90% How You React to It
This past year my wife and I went to my 40th high school class reunion. I had not seen many of my classmates since graduation. So,
A Key to Thriving in Spite of Your Difficult Circumstances
Over the last 30 years, I’ve spent untold hours doing pastoral counseling with what seems to be a “gazillion” or more individuals, couples and families.
How to Empower Yourself in Living Well in Spite of Your Mental Health Diagnosis
When Thomas “melted-down” in the small town of only 600 people he felt as though everyone was talking about him and that he had become
“Stressed-Out Young People Need to Hear Your Stories” by Amy Simpson
A few years ago, a study revealed the youngest generations of adults in America are also the most stressed. In one sense, this is no big surprise, given the economic and social factors influencing quality of life and near-future prospects for Millennials—adults ages 13 to 35—and for Gen Xers, whose scores are virtually tied with those of their younger counterparts.
Perfection Versus Imperfect Progress
The memory of that lady weighing in has been forever etched in my mind. It was at that moment I learned a life lesson about recovery; recovery is not about perfection, rather it is about imperfect progress.
Hope and Encouragement
How to Have Self Compassion
One popular story of Jesus is about a man who was robbed on a business trip. He was left badly beaten by the side of
Hope and Encouragement
Thankfulness
When life is going well, it is easy to be thankful, right? However, when depression, anxiety, or any mental illness seems to take over our
