Esperanza y Aliento
I’m Still Standing
So many times with depression we feel knocked down and defeated. We get so tired and all we want to do is just lay down.
Category: Hope and Encouragement
A Unique Seminar for Parents and Youth and Children Ministry Leaders (Thursday, October 12th)
This seminar will provide a unique opportunity for parents along with ministry leaders to learn about the mental health of children and youth and how the Church can become effective in its ministry with the kids and youth who have mental health challenges.
The Vegas Aftermath: How Should We Then Live?
It certainly is not unusual if you are currently experiencing shock, horror, disbelief, anger, grief, numbness or other range of emotions. It’s possible it could be affecting your sleep, causing you nightmares or insomnia, consuming your thoughts, causing anxiety, or an inability to concentrate. Or perhaps overwhelming grief and sorrow. While it may be next to impossible to comprehend now, over time resilience can build and we can recover our lives and push through our suffering and live to honor those who have fallen as well as strengthen the relationships that remain, as well as build new friendships.
How Do You Manage Anxiety When You Are Depressed?
Before I was treated for bipolar depression I also developed an anxiety disorder. For example, I found it difficult to eat in public. When we
Part II: Fixing Your Cognitive Distortions
In this edition of Fresh Hope for Mental Health Pastor Brad looks at eight different ways to “fix” your cognitive distortions (which were covered in Part
Beware of Only Venting
By my nature, I am not a positive, grateful type person. I come from a long line of rather easily irritated, sarcastic and snarky bunch
Permission
Doesn’t that seem like a strange thing to say; give yourself permission? When we were children, we had to ask our parents for permission to
Freedom From the Thoughts of Shame
The other day I answered the phone and was greeted with, “This is a phone call like you have never heard before. My name is
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.
