You may be aware that if you have PTSD your symptoms may be more problematic after the events of this past week. Traumatic events in our communities that are on the non-stop news cycle can trigger those of us who live with PTSD which might require us to be more attentive to our needs and […]
Mental Health
Which one do I listen to when I have an eating disorder?
“Put on the whole armor of God.” Eph. 6:10-11 One of the most significant conversations I had while a chaplain at the Children’s Hospital in Denver was with a 14 year old girl who was in the eating disorder unit. I was covering for one of our staff when the girl noticed that I was […]
The Power of Rest and
Saying “No”
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowd. After He had dismissed them, He went up on a mountainside by himself to pray… alone. Matthew 14:22-23 When I first began dealing with my complex trauma and the depression that […]