Mental Health in the Church

Grief is a fact of life. While there many articles and books that have been published on the subject of grief, very little is available on how to deal with it effectively.  The church often plays an important role in helping with coping with a loss.  During time of loss people in the congregation will…

Impact of Mental Health on Youth and Males

Impact of Mental Health on Youth and Males Mental Health & Men: “We’re ignoring the stigma surrounding mental health that stops many men from seeking help when they need it most — and it’s literally killing them.” Leah Campbell While mental illnesses affect both men and women, the frequency of mental illnesses in men is…

Fear of Losing Self

Fear of losing self: In grief recovery class we talk about STERBS (Short Term Emotional Relieving Behaviors).  These are the things that we do as coping mechanisms when going through a crisis or stressful situations.  Sometimes the “noise” of every day life can cause us to become “busy” and prevents us from sitting with ourselves. …

Balancing Remote Work While Homeschooling

Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior. About half of US schools have closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving nearly 30 million children to learn from home, and millions of people are now working remotely. That means many parents have suddenly had to adjust to telecommuting while also developing…

Helping Children Cope With Grief During COVID-19

We have kids who are seniors in high school and college who have worked hard and are looking forward to graduation day, to find out that there ceremony may be postponed or cancelled. They may not be able to go to the prom, school dances or enjoying the company of their friend at lunch.  Some…

Grief to Recovery

Pretending all is well

“We are taught how to acquire things, not what to do when we lose them.” As a result we may put on a mask and pretend that all is well. It’s never too soon or too late to heal your heart. Here is a video that may be helpful… How to Get From Grief to…

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Sacredness in tears

There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love. Here is an article that you may find helpful: The Health Benefits of Tears – Source: Psychology Today Learn…