Trauma Healing for Christian Women - Regulate Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Nervous System, Anxiousness, Overthinking, EMDR

Have you heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? It's a standard thing in most psychology textbooks, but there is a Book that is much more knowledgeable...the Bible. How does this psychological theory of human needs and the Christian worldview mesh?  Listen in.

Where can safety and security really be found? Who is the best counselor? The answers are found in Scripture.  God is the one at your right hand.  He will be your strength and guide. Listen in to this Monday Morning Motivation Meditation to center your soul and body in the peace of His truth.

Can trauma be healed?  If so, how can trauma be healed? There are many facets to healing from trauma, and today's episode offers books with resources to help you learn more about trauma and various tools to help yourself with some skills to help heal some of the symptoms of trauma. *For education and informational purposes only and not to be considered therapy or professional counseling.

How can I know if I am still affected by my trauma? When will I be able to be fully healed from trauma, flashbacks, fear, and struggles? Why am I overthinking, anxious, hurting, and feeling overwhelmed and out of control? It could be that you are struggling with the subtle after effects of having survived trauma.  Whether a one-time large event trauma or a repetitive painful emotional or relationa...

Why do some people have so many difficulties in keeping themselves safe? How can attachment style from childhood impact an adult negatively today? Trauma is a wound, and surviving trauma takes resources that may or may not exist in a person's life not just in the present but from long ago.

Am I overreacting? Why is this bothering me so much? Why can't I stop thinking about this? What is wrong with me?   Why am I so upset? These are common questions we might ask ourselves if we notice that our feelings or responses are heightened compared to what a situation might seem to warrant.  However, it makes sense through the lens of trauma.  With a trauma lens, we can travel back in time to...

Where is God when it hurts?   How does God care and love?   Today's motivation speaks to God's love and comfort to you!

You might ask yourself, "How can I know if I have PTSD?" Am I making more out of things than I need to, or should I seek out mental health therapy or counseling? What are the signs and symptoms of trauma and PTSD? In this episode, Michelle gives both the technical diagnostic guidelines and her own personal belief about why it isn't all there is to consider.   Listen in to Mental Health for Christi...

What is dissociation? Why can't I remember parts of my childhood? Why does my mind go blank in the middle of a conversation? Do I dissociate because I have been traumatized? When you zone out, it may not feel so good, but it may just be your friend. When you have trauma, overwhelming anxiety, and overwhelming input, your system may dissociate to help you survive.  Listen in to learn more about tra...

Have you ever wondered, "Why can't I get past this?" Have you ever wondered why you can't stop thinking about something, even when you know it's been over for a long time? Trauma rewires the brain and sends us into fight or flight initially when there is a real danger but sends the chemicals the same after the danger is over, if the trauma is not processed effectively so that it can be stored as m...

Is anxiety stressing you out? Is your mental health affected by what's in the news or on social media? Do you think the world is horrible and wish it would be done already?  You may be having a trauma response. God has great purposes for you, and He isn't done yet.  Don't let the enemy take you out of making the impact God has for you to make by keeping you bound in unprocessed and unhealed trauma...

What does Jesus say about rest? What is His plan for the way we work and do life? Hint: It isn't about having 125 open tabs on your iPhone like Michelle did this morning. Listen in for the first Monday Motivation Meditation: The Unforced Rhythms of Grace...for His yoke is easy, and His burden is light for you.  

Wouldn't it be great to be able to feel more present and calm when your mind, body, or emotions start to race?   What would it feel like to be able to relax your nervous system from fight-or-flight and get it into rest and digest mode? These 7 grounding techniques can empower you to be able to better manage your body and mind when triggered to panic or anxiety, when you experience dissociation, or...

What would it be like to be in control of you nervous system, your thoughts, and your body? Wouldn't it be great to have some tools in your toolbox that can help you stay grounded in the present moment? Whether you experience trigger, panic, anxiety, or worry, having a set of tools and the practiced skill to use them when needed gives you a sense of empowerment and mastery over your body and exper...

C-PTSD, PTSD and other experiences can cause dissociation.  What is Dissociation?  Why Does Dissociation Happen?  You may wonder, "Am I Dissociating?"   Mental Health for Christian Women involves knowing how to manage dissociation so that trauma can be processed, as it can't be processed if the client is flooded or overwhelmed.   To learn more about dissociation, derealization, and  depersonalizat...

Would it surprise you to know that you have experienced trauma? What qualifies as trauma?  How do you know if you have experienced trauma?  How do you know if what you have experienced is bad enough to be considered trauma? The Signs and Symptoms of Trauma are many, and trauma affects people in different ways.  Listen in for more information on the signs and symptoms that might indicate you have e...

Have you ever been to therapy and felt that the counselor just sat there and expected you to talk without offering real, meaningful solutions? Do you instinctively know that something deeper than talking is needed to heal what you feel in your system?  You may be experiencing the effects of trauma. Not only is the mind where memory is stored, but it is also stored in the emotions and physical sens...

Do you wish your home could look like something on HGTV or in some Magnolia Home magazine? Would you love if you could stop feeling bad about yourself and make progress that you can live with? Today, we talk about the lies that get in the way of effective home organization motivation and how they are some of the same that try to lie when it comes to mental health progress to.

Would you like to streamline your to-do list? Wouldn't it be great to stress less and get more done with more efficiency? Conserve energy, time, and headspace by trying these four tips from today's episode.  Working smarter, not harder gives you extra room in your mind and life for the really important things.

What if you could choose how to structure your day rather than letting your to-do list guilt you for what you didn't get done? Wouldn't it be great to choose your tasks based on your values and priorities rather than letting whatever screams loudest get you off course? Today, we're talking about your values and prioritizing tips!  Listen in.

What if you could practically guarantee success in reaching your goals? In this episode, I'll give you 10 Simple Steps to Reach Your Overall Goals for Productivity, Organization, and Life Management It's Goal Setting In Reverse. Let's Get Started...  

Would you like to know THE number 1 tip for productivity for the Christian woman (and man, too)? What if you could do one thing that will ease up the stress or your "to-do" list? Time management, stress reduction, productivity, organization, and all the other things fall into place each day and over a lifetime, when you do this one thing!  Listen in!

Would it surprise you to find out just how many thoughts, tasks, and responsibilities are floating around in your mind right now? It's likely that there are many more than you realize. The braindump tool described in this episode will help you to clarify your mental chatter and review where you want to put your mindset and strategically plan your next steps.

What negative beliefs and lies about yourself do you have lurking beneath the surface? Wouldn't it be better if you could reveal the positive truths about yourself instead in a way that you can visually see? The technique of mind mapping can help you to both identify your the negative beliefs and lies and bring healing, positive beliefs and God's truth to the forefront of your mind. Listen in to t...

Wouldn't it be great to be able to have more flexible thinking? What if you could train your thoughts to be more helpful to you and feel better as a result? Today, we are talking about 5 More Thinking Errors, or what counselors call Cognitive Distortions, the glitches that trick us into believing and feeling the worst when we most likely don't have to. Listen in for how to challenge these distorti...