Today, August 10th, when I remember my trauma and healing story— and the amazing possibilities and hope that can come from seemingly hopeless situations– I’d like to share with you a sermon I preached earlier this summer on similar themes. While most of you know that I am a Marriage and Family therapist, some of…
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Learn About Our Resilient Zone During the Holidays (and After)
Our Resilient Zone is our “ok” zone– our place where we’re in control of our emotions and our emotions aren’t in control of us. In other words, we are calm, alert, and engaged (ie. regulated) and we can function optimally. Other terms to describe this place include the Window of Tolerance and the Optimum Zone…
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,…
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…
Power of Social Support
During quarantine, the ways that we seek (and also receive) social support probably look different. But, we eagerly and abundantly need it. “Social support is the most powerful protection against becoming overwhelmed by stress and trauma” Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD and leading researcher on trauma Restoring relationships and community is central to restoring well-being…
Ask yourself this question, and help reduce stress
What is one thing you can do today to nourish yourself? Maybe… go on a walk? Create a routine for today? Pause before reacting to the person/people you live with? Put a limit on how much news you watch/read? Pray (while washing dishes or when you notice you’re worried)? Do only what you absolutely need…
Self-care today
Ask yourself right now, what is one thing you are able to do today to take care of yourself? For me, one thing is letting myself feel what I feel. That one thing might change from day to day, from person to person. What is one thing for you? Jesus, please calm our bodies, strengthen…