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Mental Health and Faith

By: Caroline S. Cooper
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  • Caroline S. Cooper is a peer specialist in mental health, an author, and a speaker. She also has a master’s in Bible and Theology. The podcast includes interviews with mental health professionals, individuals living with mental illness, pastors, Christian counselors, and more. Caroline will also post some episodes in a conversational/teaching format on topics such as mental illnesses, wellness tools, and the spiritual aspect of recovery.
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  • 40. Expressing Emotions (Writing for Recovery-Poetry)

    40. Expressing Emotions (Writing for Recovery-Poetry)
    Apr 16 2024
    Expressing Emotions in a Healthy Way Link to Emotion Wheel Images 1.Identify your feelings 2.Understand why you feel the way you do 3.Learn how to express the emotion in a healthy way 4.Replace unhealthy mindset with a healthier one Catch-It, Check-It, Change-It Step 1 – Catch It.If your self-talk or other thoughts become unhealthy, catch what you’re thinking in your mind. Step 2 – Check It. Step back be objective. Are your words true or based on emotion? How do your thoughts compare with reality? Is there a bigger picture you have neglected to see? Step 3 – Change It. Turn the negative thoughts into positive, truthful statements or find something good that can come from a bad situation. **Pray through this process and let the Holy Spirit heal your mind** Types of poetry Link to Masterclass.com - Poetry Free verse. Free verse poetry is poetry that lacks a consistent rhyme scheme, metrical pattern, or musical formFree verse poetry is poetry that lacks a consistent rhyme scheme, metrical pattern, or musical form. While free verse poems are not devoid of structure, they allow enormous leeway for poets, particularly when compared to more metrically strict forms like blank verse. Blank verse. Blank verse is poetry written with a precise meter-almost always iambic pentameter-that does not rhyme. Narrative poetry. Similar to an epic, a narrative poem tells a story. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” and Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” exemplify this form. Learn more about narrative poetry here. Lyric poetry. A lyric poem is a short, emotionally expressive poem with a songlike quality that is narrated in the first person. Unlike narrative poetry, which recounts events and tells a story, lyric poetry explores the emotions of the speaker of the poem. Lyric poetry originated in ancient Greek literature and was originally intended to be set to music, accompanied by a musical instrument called a lyre, which resembles a small harp. Lyric poetry traditionally follows strict formal rules, but because there have been many different types of lyric poetry over centuries, there are now various different forms of lyric poetry. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AND FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST. Join the conversation! Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of In God's Corner Ministry) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@ingodscorner.org. Need help? Crisis Lines Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 a more complete list of mental health resources can be found on Caroline’s website: ingodscorner.org CONNECT WITH CAROLINE Website - https://ingodscorner.org - you can sign up for my monthly newsletter at the bottom of each page on my website YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@InGodsCornerMinistry Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Caroline.S.Cooper.igcm Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolinescooperauthor/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/ Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Caroline-S-Cooper/author/B0BYXL4ZHW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1705544163&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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    19 mins
  • 39. Are you Anxious? So am I!

    39. Are you Anxious? So am I!
    Mar 14 2024
    Let's have an honest conversation. My husband lost his job last year and at one point we thought we'd lose our house. Some close relatives have experienced significant health issues. I didn't receive the promotion that I thought was guaranteed. I had a disagreement with a friend that has broken our relationship. My new insurance company doesn't want to cover the new, expensive medication that has changed my life. And, as a mom and grandma, I yearn to see my children escape the pain of life. But that's impossible. Yes, I've had increased anxiety lately. I've been worried. Tears have come more easily to me. BUT, I know I can walk through these challenging emotions until a brighter day dawns. Here are some additional insights to the tips I share in this week's podcast. THE ACTS PRAYER MODEL A = Adoration. Keep God first above all else by acknowledging who he is and what he has done. C = Confession. Clear your conscience by admitting your sin, turning away from them, and receiving the forgiveness of the Lord. T = Thanksgiving. Respond to God's goodness by thanking him for the blessings in your life. S = Supplication. Ask God to continue meeting your needs by naming specific requests and praying for others. Scriptures for encouragement and peace Isaiah 41:10 - Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Matthew 11:28-30 - Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Philippians 4:6-7 - Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Psalm 55:22 - Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Psalm 94:18-19 - I cried out, “I am slipping!” but your unfailing love, O LORD, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 1 Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Psalm 23:1–4 - The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me. Proverbs 12:25 - Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. 2 Corinthians 1:3-5 - All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. Matthew 5:4 - God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Joshua 1:9 - This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. Deuteronomy 31:8 - Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. Psalm 27:1 - The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? John 16:33 - Jesus said,
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    23 mins
  • 38. Recovery For Life with Scott Hartman

    38. Recovery For Life with Scott Hartman
    Mar 6 2024
    Recovery for life Caroline's guest, Scott Hartman, is a man who knows how hard life can be. After being raped as a child, he turned to alcohol and drugs to cope with this unresolved pain. For many years, he hid his addictions until they overwhelmed his life. That's when he began the recovery journey. Scott is now 7 years clean and has an amazing testimony of how he has overcome--and continues to persevere--through the power of God. Please share this episode - especially with men who have experienced trauma of any kind. Sensitive Topic Today's episode contains sensitive information about childhood rape, addiction, and other forms of trauma. Scott and Caroline also discuss how God overpowers our pain through hope and recovery. If you at any time feel triggered or distressed as you listen, please pause the episode and return when you can receive better benefits from this important story. CONNECT WITH scott Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scott.hartman.9674 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sredemption16/ Email - recovery4life16@gmail.com Check out Scott's book! From Chasing Dope to Pushing Hope: My Steps to Recovery & Redepmtion Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Dope-Pushing-Hope-Redemption/dp/1957013389/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=uXKNS&content-id=amzn1.sym.d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c%3Aamzn1.symc.50e00d6c-ec8b-42ef-bb15-298531ab4497&pf_rd_p=d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c&pf_rd_r=BH01KNPJJE3H3XKN53CD&pd_rd_wg=LODpM&pd_rd_r=c376ca20-b61c-4d54-821d-e5194df7c5d7&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AND FAITH: A CLOSER LOOK PODCAST. Join the conversation! Caroline S. Cooper (Owner of In God's Corner Ministry) is a writer, speaker, and podcast/YouTube host whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@ingodscorner.org. Need help? addiction recovery Celebrate Recovery: https://www.celebraterecovery.com/groups-and-state-reps Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ Narcotics Anonymous: https://na.org/ Crisis Lines Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 a more complete list of mental health resources can be found on Caroline’s website: ingodscorner.org CONNECT WITH CAROLINE Website - https://ingodscorner.org - you can sign up for my monthly newsletter at the bottom of each page on my website YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@InGodsCornerMinistry Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Caroline.S.Cooper.igcm Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolinescooperauthor/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinescooper/ Amazon Author Page - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Caroline-S-Cooper/author/B0BYXL4ZHW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1705544163&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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    27 mins
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