Seven Roadblocks to Moving Forward
Are you in denial? Do you run from problems? Are you struggling to get over past failures? On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental
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How to Not Take Things Personally
On this episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs shares seven insights he’s come across while working on himself on how to
What Not to Do if You are Sad
On today’s episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs goes over nine things to avoid when you’re feeling sad and encourages you
Christmas
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.
Anxiety
15 Cognitive Distortions
The topic of cognitive distortions is for everyone. Pastor Brad identifies 15 common cogitative distortions. These distortions are widespread. These distortions are not necessarily connected to mental illness or mental disorders, but certainly, these distortions can easily exasperate a mental illness or mental disorder.
You Are Here to Make a Difference
My friends, let this soak into your soul. You ARE chosen by the Almighty God because He loves you. He made you ON PURPOSE. He FORGIVES you of all your sins if you ask Him to. He has also made you a FEARLESS WARRIOR.
Bipolar
Jamie’s Journey to Living Well in Spite of Her Mental Challenge
“When I went through surgery and recovery with my brain tumor people brought meals to the house, cards came in the mail, people called. But two years later when I crashed with depression, I felt forgotten. Nobody called and someone in our Bible study group told me that I just needed to get over it,” said Jamie Meyer, author of Stepping out of Depression; Fresh Hope for Women Who Hurt. (Available on Amazon.com)
Podcast with Brian Wieck, author of “The War Within”
On this episode of Fresh Hope for Mental Health, Pastor Brad Hoefs talks with Brian V. Wieck, a dedicated writer. Brian has completed his new
Faith and Mental Illness
Interview with Doug Beach, the President of Pathways to Hope, Hopes to Break the Stigma of Mental Illness
Discover how Doug’s son’s battle with depression and mental illness led him down a path to helping others with mental illness, as well as helping communities become more compassionate to people who suffer from mental illness. It all started with NAMI FaithNet – an interfaith resource network who wishes to encourage faith communities who are welcoming and supportive of persons…
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