Ep. 8 - Women's Mental Health: A Faith-Based and Integrative Approach with a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

The Holistic Counselor

1. Through the Valley Therapy, serves the entire state of Florida, with the potential to expand to other states if the counseling compact comes to fruition. https://counselingcompact.org/ 2. Celebrating International Women's Day and the strength and resilience of women. 3. Acknowledging the unique blend of biology, psychology, and theology that makes each woman's journey distinct. 4. The importance of addressing the root causes of struggles through a non-pathological approach. 5. Diana is a brown woman who minored in Women's Studies at FAU and has a spiritual journey due to this experience. 6. Challenges women face, including biological, physical, and spiritual stressors, and the hope and resilience found amid struggles. 7. Diana's personal experiences navigating challenges and the expectations placed on Christian women. 8. The impact of media and society on women's self-esteem and the importance of challenging unrealistic beauty standards. 9. Jesus' compassion and empowerment towards women, as seen in the stories of the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11) and the woman with the hemorrhage (Mark 5:25-34). 10. Checklist for Women's Mental Health: - Embrace Self-Compassion - Prioritize Self-Care - Seek Support (Resources: Psychology Today) - Set Boundaries - Challenge Negative Thoughts (Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques) - Connect with Community - Spiritual Nourishment - Educate Yourself (Resources: books, academic articles, credible websites) - Prioritize Physical Health (Resources: functional integrative doctors) - Question Cultural Expectations 11. The wisdom of Proverbs 31:30 and focusing on inner strength and reverence for God. 12. Diana's forthcoming poetry collection, "Anima Resuscitation," and the poem "Femininity Cocoon." 13. Closing message: Trust in the Lord, Guard your heart, and Renew your mind. Connect with Diana: - Website: http://www.throughthevalleytherapy.com - Blog: Liberation Lunes - Social Media: @throughthevalleytherapy Mental Health Women I Follow/ Resources: Therapy in a Nutshell: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/ Leslie Vernick: https://leslievernick.com/free-resources/ Dr. Tracey Marks: https://markspsychiatry.com/ Dr. Alice W. Lee: https://www.holisticpsychiatrist.com/ Doc Snipes: https://docsnipes.com/ Dr. Alison Cook: https://www.dralisoncook.com/about/ Crappy Childhood Fairy: https://crappychildhoodfairy.com/