40. The Importance of Self-Care

40. The Importance of Self-Care

Self-care = taking care of self! Sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, many people are over-committed, have too many activities on the calendar, and prioritize their careers over their well-being. But taking time out everyday for yourself is essential for holistic health. Mindfulness You can find free resources on mindfulness on the following websites] Focus on the …

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41. Writing for Recovery: Poetry

41. Writing for Recovery: Poetry

The Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how poetry can be beneficial in exploring emotions and how to express those feelings …

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42. Writing for Recovery: Journaling

42. Writing for Recovery: Journaling

The Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how journaling can be beneficial in working your way to healing. Journaling Thanks to …

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43. Writing for Recovery_Write Your Story!

43. Writing for Recovery_Write Your Story!

The Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look program presents a series of episodes on Writing Your Way to Recovery. Throughout June 2024, Caroline shares content originally created for presentations at two different mental health conferences in Missouri. Today’s episode explores how journaling can be beneficial in working your way to healing. Write Your StorY …

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44. Mental Health & Faith (Feb 12, 2019)

44. Mental Health & Faith (Feb 12, 2019)

Today’s episode is a replay of Caroline’s first episode on the Mental Health & Faith podcast. The information shared is still relevant and you will enjoy listening to insights related to mental health, faith, and recovery. Caroline’s guest is her sister, Terri Cooley-Bennett, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in the field for …

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45. Jane Shares Her Story

45. Jane Shares Her Story

Jane Alexander bravely shares her experience with mental illness and trauma in a podcast originally posted in March of 2020. As she shares you will gain insight into what it’s like to live with a mental illness. You’ll be comforted that you are not alone in your mental health challenges. And, you’ll be reminded that …

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46. Trauma & Trauma Informed Care with Roxanne Pendleton

46. Trauma & Trauma Informed Care with Roxanne Pendleton

Roxanne Pendleton shares information about trauma and trauma informed care (TIC) from a professional and personal perspective. She has lived through trauma and turned that experience into an opportunity to help others. Roxanne works as a trauma consultant at the Center for Trauma Informed Innovation at University Health-Behavioral Health (formerly Truman Behavioral Health). Roxanne is …

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47. Fall Episodes are On Their Way!

47. Fall Episodes are On Their Way!

Here are the September-October episode topics and guests for Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look. 9/3/24 – Resilient & Redeemed: Therapy with Chris Morris 9/10/24 – Resilient & Redeemed: Suicide with Chris Morris 9/17/24 – Wayfaring with Dr. Warren Kinghorn 9/24/24 – Overcoming Grief with Judy Vander Wege 10/1/24 – The Mouth and Mental …

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48. Finding a Therapist and Support with Chris Morris

48. Finding a Therapist and Support with Chris Morris

Caroline’s guest, Chris Morris, has a story to tell. In episode 48, he shares important tips for finding a therapist based on his challenging experience. Additionally, Chris talks about the importance of having a support network for accountability. Episode 49 goes deeper into Chris’s story as he shares about his suicide attempt. This important episode …

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49. Surviving Suicide with Chris Morris

49. Surviving Suicide with Chris Morris

Caroline’s guest, Chris Morris, has a story to tell. In episode 48, he shares important tips for finding a therapist based on his challenging experience. Additionally, Chris talks about the importance of having a support network for accountability. Episode 49 goes deeper into Chris’s story as he shares about his suicide attempt. This important episode …

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