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How To Help A Depressed Loved One
Depression is like quick-sand. Your loved one may be stuck. Stuck with a lack of energy, stuck in loneliness, stuck in isolation, stuck unable to
Month: July 2017
Choosing Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness
Dr. Sean Lopez, the author of Making Hope Happen, has done extensive research on hope for over 14 years. His research supports what I experienced. When I thought I had no future, hopelessness set in and took over. And when I could see the way to a future, hope began to start. And the clearer the future became for me, the more hope I felt.
Groundbreaking Work in Changing Children’s Severe Behavioral Issues
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Short Video on Five Wellness Principles
[vimeo 227287604 w=640 h=360] Five Wellness Principles from Brad Hoefs on Vimeo. Our Fresh Hope podcast has been nominated for Wego Health’s Best in Show
Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministry’s Interview with Brad Hoefs
Colleen says, “Every person will encounter unexpected events. My desire is to help others navigate through the changes required to move forward with great anticipation and lasting hope . . . and to find nuggets of humor along the way. Much of what I have learned comes from raising a son with disabilities and unexpected physical and emotional pain. I love to write a weekly blog post, to speak, teach, read, interview other life ‘thrivers,’ and laugh out loud every day.”
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The “Elephant” in the Sanctuary
There’s an Elephant in the sanctuary! And pastors need to see this video to help them realize how serious their lack of understanding is regarding mental illness. Why? Because more people go first to a clergy than to their doctor, a therapist, a psychologist and/or psychiatrist combined! Pastors are on the front lines of the mental health crisis! Please watch this video and share it on social media, it’s one way to begin to address the “elephant” in the sanctuary!
A Special Interview with Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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Courage, Encouragement, Transparent and Filled with Hope!
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Is Self-Care Selfish? Is It Wrong?
Self-care begins with self-respect.You have been deeply loved by God. You are one of His masterpieces. Self-care flows from God’s love. “Love your neighbor as
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