Hope and Encouragement
New Year Resolutions? Yes or No?
Over twenty years ago when my life was altered forever by bipolar disorder, I stopped planning and went into a mode of just surviving. All
Month: December 2017
Hope and Encouragement
Storms: A Walk Through Depression
Each one of us who are challenged with mental illness have our own struggles and ways to get through them. Below is an excerpt of
12 Keys to Living Well Through the Holidays
The holiday season can easily trigger hypomania, mania, dysphoric mania, depression, anxiety or intensify an already existing bout of depression. So, I offer these 12 “keys” which I have found which empower me to live well through the holidays…
Dealing with Grief, Sadness and/or Depression During Christmas Time
This is a special Christmas edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health. In this edition, Pastor Brad talks with Perry Root, Sr. about experiencing grief
Holidays
When Christmas Is Difficult
In this edition, Pastor Brad talks with Perry Root, Sr. about experiencing grief or depression during Christmastime. Perry is an M.S.W. student doing his practicum with Fresh Hope and is also a fulltime member of the Community of Grace staff. He shares some insights as to experiencing grief or depression at this time of the year.
Hope for the Hurting, Homeless and Hopeless
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad interviews Ms. Candace Hoyt-Gregory, C.E.O. of the Open Door Mission in Omaha, Nebraska. Candice
Podcast: Hope for the Homeless, Hurting and Hopeless
This interview is very insightful for the Church at large and caregivers regarding hopelessness. But, there’s a LOT of encouragement also for those who are hurting and feeling hopeless. No matter where you are “at” today, you’ll get a lot from this interview.
Christmas Lessons When We Are Depressed At Christmas
Good News…you don’t have to have a perfect Christmas. Christmas lights burn out. Your cat attacks the tree. The turkey doesn’t thaw in time or
