Mental Health

Is self-care at the bottom of your to-do list? The truth is, if you want to live out God’s calling, you need to be at your best so that you have the mental, emotional, and physical energy to do your best.

Helping friends heal through an emotionally painful situation is a testament to the strength and depth of your friendship. By providing a listening ear and encouraging healthy ways to process their pain, you’re helping your friends lay the groundwork for resilience, growth, and maturity.

Here is how to understand grief, what to expect, and how you can be a source of support to those who are grieving, all from a biblical and neuroscience-informed perspective.

Psychologists and brain experts have found out that going through tough times can actually make us stronger, wiser, and more resilient.

My father had experienced a burnout incident right in front of the congregation. He had been unable to prevent it. The closest thing to burnout we knew to call what happened is that he had a nervous breakdown.

Internal Working Models, which are cognitive frameworks formed from early relational experiences, fundamentally influence one’s behavior, emotions, and social interactions.

The NICC concept of “Immanuel Imagery” is a profound therapeutic tool designed to deepen the participant’s spiritual connection by fostering a vivid and interactive experience of Jesus’ presence.

Trauma is a frequent topic in the media and increasingly evident in everyday speech. Many, however, feel confused about what trauma really means. And, perhaps because of that confusion, our churches often don’t respond well to those who have experienced trauma.