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    Tag: Faith and Mental Health

    Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Virtual Event Tuesday, May 24, 2022

    1 out of every 4 families in our communities are suffering from mental health challenges and for the most part, they are putting most of their energy… Read more “Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence Virtual Event Tuesday, May 24, 2022”

    May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 by emmaussupport

    The Saints and Mental Health: St. Dymphna

    One common experience shared by those with mental health challenges and their families is the sense of isolation.  Social stigmas, guilt, shame, and the desire to protect… Read more “The Saints and Mental Health: St. Dymphna”

    February 10, 2022February 15, 2022 by emmaussupport

    In Pursuit of the Perfect Christmas: The Holidays and Mental Health

    It has been a gradual, often painful learning process for our family as we collectively recognize a truth buried deep within our bones.  Our bodies do not always differentiate between ‘good’ stress and ‘bad’.  The physical reactions to excessive happiness, joy, and eager anticipation can feel very much like those reactions to fear, anxiety, and danger. 

    December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport

    Discernment of Spirits and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    In April of 2020, the University of Regina in Saskatchewan announced the development of its online therapy unit devoted to making treatment for anxiety and depression using… Read more “Discernment of Spirits and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”

    November 24, 2021December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport

    Breaking Out of our Pain: Rote prayer, Intercessory Prayer and our Mental Health

    A couple of years ago, in that pre-pandemic time of what one friend refers to as “The Great Before”, I was playing dodgeball at a youth rally… Read more “Breaking Out of our Pain: Rote prayer, Intercessory Prayer and our Mental Health”

    May 15, 2021December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport

    Language of Pain: The Psalms and Our Mental Health

    When my wife and I took a trip to Niagara Falls three years ago, our social media feeds rapidly filled up with photos and comments about how… Read more “Language of Pain: The Psalms and Our Mental Health”

    April 15, 2021December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport

    Breaking Open For Each Other

    This week I share with you the homily that I intend to preach for Solidarity Sunday this weekend. It is a particularly important occasion for our Emmaus… Read more “Breaking Open For Each Other”

    March 20, 2021December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport

    Faith And Mental Health

    From time to time, my wife and I are asked about the place or role of our Catholic Christian faith in coping with the reality of mental… Read more “Faith And Mental Health”

    October 24, 2020December 21, 2021 by emmaussupport
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