Month: August 2021

Mindfulness Mindfulness is used in Western culture to mean that one is present in the moment.  This is supported by the scripture, “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34). He is asking us only...

Hello all, It’s been a busy week and I’m still working on my next post about mindfulness.  It’s one that takes a lot of thought and I don’t want to rush it, but I do want to keep in touch somehow.  I have been listening to and reading a...

What Does Depression Really Feel Like? “Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden. It is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say ‘My heart...

Suicide Awareness This is a very important post. Suicide is a huge public health crisis. I work with adults and adolescents who are suffering from depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. Everyday I work hard to help people see hope when they don’t feel they have any. This week...

Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Depression Complementary Versus Alternative What is complementary treatment versus alternative treatment? We hear them so often linked together, we don’t tend to think about what those terms actually mean. Some people might think they mean “woo woo” type treatments and some people prefer only...