Caroline S. Cooper

Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look

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Mental Health & Faith: A Closer Look will dig into topics such as mental illness, wellness tools, spiritual growth, and more. It is challenging to navigate mental and emotional issues, but you can persevere through Christ. Episodes are between 25-30 minutes and will be posted between 2-4 times per month. The format includes educational sessions, interviews with individuals with a variety of backgrounds, and Bible studies related to wellness and recovery. Caroline S. Cooper is a certified peer specialist in mental health with a Master’s in Bible & Theology. She is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry...

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Caroline S. Cooper

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5. Youth at Risk and Finding Hope 15.09.2022

This podcast features an interview with Kirsti Millar, licensed counselor and suicide prevention specialist at ReDiscover in the Greater Kansas City area. Kirsti shares important information about forming relationships and having conversations with youth at risk of developing suicidal thoughts or completing suicide. This is crucial information in today's world. Caroline begins the podcast by shar...

4. Suicide, Faith, and Why Life is Worth Living 06.09.2022

Caroline interviews Terri Cooley-Bennett, a social worker with over 30 years of experience in the field. . . and Caroline's sister. September is suicide prevention month. Terri shares valuable information on warning signs and how to respond to an individual at risk. They also discuss the role faith can play in the recovery and healing process. You'll want to listen to the end to hear Terri finish...

3. How to Encourage (Part 2) 28.08.2022

In this second of two episodes on encouragement, Caroline shares the last five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another. Visit Caroline'...

2. How to Encourage (Part 1) 23.08.2022

In this first of a two-part episode, Caroline shares the first five suggestions from her resource on how to encourage friends. While originally written for encouraging someone with depression, the tips provided are applicable for encouraging individuals in many different circumstances. We live in a broken world, and God has called us to encourage and comfort one another. Visit Caroline's podcast w...

1. Living With a Mental Illness 17.08.2022

Living With a Mental Illness In this first episode of Caroline S. Cooper's Mental Health and Faith podcast, she introduces herself to her listeners by sharing a little of her journey to become the writer, speaker, and podcast host that she is today. She tells of childhood trauma, untreated mental illness, and the power of God. Caroline includes important lessons on how to approach life in this bro...