If you could imagine a safe haven space, what would it be like? What would you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch? How would you feel in this place? When I imagine a safe haven spot for me, nature images like these are probably the first that come to mind: Whatever your spot… is your…
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My Trauma & Healing Story
Take a listen to my personal trauma story and healing journey. In this video, I describe the trauma, as well as share how I look back on the trauma 10 years after it happened. I feel surprised and washed over with gratitude that I am healed. Thank you, Lord.Thank you to Joe,to my mom, dad,…
How to Improve Brain Health
Neuroplasticity basically means that your brain is able to change (it is NOT static): it can grow and strengthen, build new connections, etc. The fact that I am writing this right now is an example of the amazing miracle of neuroplasticity: even when the traditional routes are damaged or innately weak (ie. such as from…
my testimony sermon
Take a listen here for some hope and inspiration in the midst of these times: Highlights: I name that I struggle with why God allows suffering– and why He saves some from awful, horrible situations and not others. I warp through my 5 year physical healing (8 year emotional healing) journey of recovery from traumatic…
Being Imperfect Is Being Human
I realize this is written for parents, but I think it definitely applies to all people! What if we sought to love and treat others like this? * Available for download on brenebrown.com here. Brené Brown, PhD, is a social worker who is an expert on the psychology of courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Last…