The New Year: A Time to Review and Celebrate When You Have a Mental Health Diagnosis
The New Year: A Time to Review and Celebrate When You Have a Mental Health Diagnosis By Rick Qualls “As the old year retires and
Category: Holidays
Holidays
Surviving Versus Enjoying the Holidays
Several years ago I decided to approach the holidays differently. Instead of seeing them only as a time to ‘survive,’ I decided I would find a way to enjoy them. And it works for me. For the past four to five years, I can honestly say that I have genuinely enjoyed Christmas!
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…
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.
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.
Mental Health Life Hacks for the Holidays
I trim the Christmas tree but also trim my schedule. Some time ago I learned what is called the Pareto Principle which states that 80% of your reward comes from 20% of your effort. While the percentages may be argued I have learned that about 20% of what I do bring 80% of my satisfaction.
Podcast: Surviving Versus Enjoying the Holidays!
Many times the holiday season brings with it a lot of additional stress to an already stress-filled daily life. In this episode of Fresh Hope
