Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Ep. 206 – Struggling with Mental Illness – Support & Empathy
Mental illness is one of the most widespread health issues we’re facing today 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives Join Host Melinda as she shares her personal journey of depression and the stigma and shame she felt in it. AND, how she found healing through the…
Read MoreGod’s Perfect Way and Plan – Camille Aguila
I was born into an immigrant Asian family story— a narrative rich in stereotypes based on social class, how we should look, what to study, who to marry and by what age. There’s this expectation that we need to be submissive/passive/quietly agreeable all the time… and not speak or stand up for ourselves. The social pressure to conform was and still is enormous.
Read MoreBrett Ullman – Ten Ways To Make Your Church A Safe Space For Those Struggling With Mental Illness
Guest Brett Ullman shares 10 ways that churches can be more welcoming for those who struggle with mental illness. Do any of them resonate with you? Are there any that you would like to try at your church? Let us know in the comments below!
Read MoreSteven Rolfe – To Seek The Face Of God
It was a privilege to be part of See, Hear, Love. Brett, Carla, Merry and Melinda are so inspiring! I have walked alongside people experiencing mental health challenges for more than 30 years as a nurse and a family member. I never get tired of hearing how people engage in their own recovery. I never…
Read MoreCarla Arges – The Road Is Not Easy
I’ve thought a lot about what to write in this space. A personal story? A research statistic? A Biblical illustration? Ultimately what I want to do is provide encouragement for those of you who may be struggling with your mental health. The lie of mental illness is that you are alone. That the future is…
Read MoreCarla Arges
Carla was an overwhelmed woman battling a mood disorder and painful past while trying to juggle being a working mom, wife, christian and friend. Determined to break through the stigmas of mental health and reclaim her life, Carla began to realize that the truth of Jeremiah 29:11 was a promise to her as well –…
Read MoreDr. Merry C Lin
Dr. Merry is an author, psychologist and speaker with over 25 years clinical experience. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates (www.drlinandassociates.com), where she leads a team of leadership and life coaches and HR Management consultants. She is also the Supervising Psychologist at LifeCare Centres (www.lifecarecentres.com), where she oversees a team of…
Read MoreSteven Rolfe
Steve is the Director of Mental Health Services at Indwell, a Christian charity based in Hamilton, and Ontario’s largest developer of new affordable housing with supports. His key responsibilities include ensuring that Indwell’s programs meet the needs of those who struggle with mental health and addictions—as well as fostering relationships with public health care providers.…
Read MoreBecoming Complete Men
What an amazing experience it was to have men of all ages speaking into each other’s lives. And what made it even more incredible is that it happened on a women’s talk show. Sometimes extraordinary circumstances are required for extraordinary things to take place. In this case incredible things took place as we as a…
Read MoreLosing Your Child
In this life, I don’t know that there is much worse than losing your child. Whatever the circumstances may be, nothing can really prepare you and every parent would rather take their child’s place. And yet, our good God, allows for these heart-wrenching, gutting moments to touch our lives and the deepest parts of soul.…
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