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Healing is not always linear, and supportive tools and perspectives may extend beyond talk therapy. I've written a new article about the importance of community, connection, and creativity. Have a read! #healing #mentalhealth #traumainformed?

?????? Understanding Generational Trauma on JuneteenthAs we commemorate Juneteenth, we honor the end of slavery in the United States and recognize the enduring strength and resilience of African-American communities. Since the late 1800s, Juneteenth has been a day of celebration, reflection, and education.Generational trauma is the transmission of historical oppression and its negative consequences across generations. For many African-American families, this trauma stems from the legacy of slavery and continues to impact mental health and well-being today.This Juneteenth, let’s acknowledge the deep-rooted pain while also celebrating the strides towards healing and justice. Together, we can foster understanding, promote mental health, and build a more equitable future. #Juneteenth #GenerationalTrauma #MentalHealth #Healing #Resilience #AllHeartInitiative

Healing takes place in the community We are increasingly being taught that you have to love yourself. It doesn’t matter if someone loves you or not. That if you are struggling with mental unwellness, go to a therapist.?Though above to statements are valid, they are not enough for healing. This is even more true if the unwellness is due to violence Violence leaves one feeling powerless, helpless. In the law of the jungle, it is akin to death. The survivor does not fight back nor can the person really leave and part of it plays dead for the rest of their lives. I like a statement by Judith Hermann, where she says “If traumatic disorders are afflictions of the powerless the empowerment must be the central principle of recovery. If trauma shames and isolates, then recovery must take place in the community”. By empowerment I mean a sense of safety and power in the body and the mind. This constant struggle to compete, to achieve, constant focus on productivity, comparison with other people does not allow us to feel safe. There is a constant restless in the body, constant feeling dead. This does release the trauma from the body. Unless that happens, empowerment is just in the language and not supported by body and emotions. Community is important in dealing with shame. When individuals are not struggling with their issues alone and there are others who understand and treat you with dignity and respect, healing becomes easier. Excessive focus on performance and none on relationships, is isolating a lot of people. People are trying to get the sense of community on social media, but that is not the community I am referring to. In our work with survivors of gender based violence at Parity Lab, we are building this capacity to bank on community for healing and striving. Individual support in important but the feeling that no matter what, there is a community around us gives much more safety. After all human beings are social beings !!! #narrativesofviolence #healing #community Pic courtesy: Pinterest

How many of you are like us, desperate to see a family member healed from a mental health challenge or a physical health challenge? How many question whether your faith is in the right place? How many are open to what it will take to bring this healing to pass? Isaiah 58:12 promises us that And your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; You will raise up and restore the age-old foundations [of buildings that have been laid waste]; You will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets [b]with Dwellings. For every promise, there is an instruction. We would like you to join us as we discover what the instruction is. https://lnkd.in/dgJWrBhy

As we move into the festive period, it's important to recognise not everyone enjoys Christmas, for various reasons, which could include: ??Expectations & Pressure ??Family Dynamics ??Isolation ?? Bereavement - Loss & Grief If you find the Christmas period difficult, it is ok to not participate. If you are thinking of counselling or psychotherapy and would like us to arrange for one of our team to call you, please email us at [email protected]. #counselling #counsellingsandwell #counsellingbirmingham #psychotherapy #psychotherapysandwell #psychotherapybirmingham #phoenixcounsellingoldbury #benefits #mentalhealth #removethestigma #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealth #removethestigma #emotionalwellbeing

National Shattering Silence Coalition brings awareness to the issues faced by families in getting treatment for their loved ones living with serious mental illness/serious brain disorders. This Peer Talk highlights the need from both the caregiver and peer perspective on why it is critical to treat psychosis. Leaving psychosis untreated is NEVER okay as it can have devastating consequences as this family experienced. This is also a reminder that no matter how bad things may be, there is always hope for a better future. #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange #hopeandhealing

Thank you, Michael and Matt Stick, for this amazing Peer Talk, your story will help so many people to understand why psychosis is critical to treat. This is a story of unimaginable loss and grief; but also a story of unconditional love, hope, and rebuilding a life after tragedy. #shatteringsilence #inspiringchange #hopeandhealing https://lnkd.in/eaGBn7ZC

Article re: Mental Health, the Church and Living WISE-ly? In this interview from Faith & Leadership, Warren Kinghorn talks about his approach to mental health with a interrelationship of medicine and Christian theology as outlined in his recent book, “Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care.” Q: How can faith leaders become better at providing safe spaces for people to ask questions about mental health and seek better care? A: Churches — and more broadly, congregations and Christian communities — are central, vital communities of support and discernment and encouragement for people who are living with mental health challenges. https://lnkd.in/eKnKNxry? ? Image is book cover detail from Wayfaring: A Christian Approach to Mental Health Care” by Warren Kinghorn.

For the Catholic struggling with anxiety, depression or even thoughts of suicide, it is often daunting to think of how to seek help, given the stigma that can be attached to mental illness and the challenge of understanding these difficulties in light of faith. The U.S. bishops have seen and often very personally felt the need to improve their ministry to the growing number of the faithful facing these issues. Here is a resource they have drafted to help anyone facing these issues: https://lnkd.in/gFbYmMry

Is your ministry prepared to meet people where they are—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? At its root, ministry comes from the Latin ministerium, meaning “service.” Ministry was always meant to be about serving others, understanding their needs, and walking alongside them. But today, that call to serve takes on new meaning as we face an era marked by deep mental health challenges and widespread trauma. Imagine a church where mental health isn’t whispered about but openly supported, where people know they can bring their full, complicated selves and be received with compassion. In the U.S., many of our churches do incredible work, but we’re facing a new need: a spiritual revolution that prioritizes being trauma-informed and mental health-focused. This shift is vital if we want our ministries to truly serve people in their wholeness. Trauma and mental health issues affect every part of a person’s life, including their spiritual journey. When we address these needs directly, we create spaces where people can be safe, known, and loved. And in doing so, we renew the relevance of the church itself as a place of real transformation. If we’re serious about moving ministry forward, let’s commit to this kind of holistic service, honoring the original call to ministry—service that heals, serves, and uplifts. #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed #Ministry #Church