Natural Disasters, Mental Health, & Religious Trauma
Western North Carolina experienced flooding of unimaginable proportions from Hurricane Helene at the end of September 2024. This is an area of the state that was never supposed to deal…
Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, or Autism Acceptance Month. Maybe a bit of both? Both mental health professionals and society as a whole are becoming more aware of autism. More…
The Impact of Judgement Houses
Have you ever heard of a "Judgement House" or a "Hell House"? These are a way that many evangelical churches in the Southern US have chosen to deal with Halloween.…
Why Do We Stay In Pain?
I injured my shoulder back in 2017. I know exactly the moment it happened, and I've had pretty consistent pain in that shoulder ever since. I've recently found some relief…
Regulating Your Emotions Amidst Chaos
It can be difficult to manage emotions, make decisions, and take care of daily tasks when things feel chaotic. Chaos may come from inside yourself, such as racing thoughts or…
What Does Silence Mean?
Information is everywhere! From TV to social media to headlines delivered directly to our phones to conversations overheard, we are inundated with information. Our brains were not created with the…
PLEASE Take Care of Yourself
The demands of daily life can make it difficult to take care of yourself. We often see ads or social media posts alluding to self-care as spa days and long…
What’s Your New Normal?
We have been living with the reality of Covid-19 here in the US for just over 2 years. There are many memories that don't have an exact date, they are…
Deconstruction is Sexy?
A short clip of a popular pastor in conservative, evangelical Christian circles recently made the internet rounds. In this clip, he states "deconstruction... and leaving the faith has become some…
Message from Religion of Being “Too Much”
Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks…