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This episode discusses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder with Emerge Counseling Ministries’ Clinical Director, Dr. Dave Blankenship.  He gives us insight into what  PTSD really is, what defines it, and how we can overcome the trauma in our lives.   

The abstract from Dr. Dave's article on PTSD treatment:
https://meridian.allenpress.com/jmhc/article-abstract/39/4/275/164298/Five-Efficacious-Treatments-for-Posttraumatic?redirectedFrom=fulltext

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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

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In this episode we talk with Karolyn Drone-Smith — author, wellness coach, speaker, and founder of Self Elevate, a platform that empowers women. Karolyn has helped countless women on their journey to self-empowerment. In her book, “Self Elevate: A Woman’s Journey to Empowerment,” she shares her story of overcoming obesity, grief, and loss. As a seasoned bodybuilder and health enthusiast, she offers helpful principles to encourage those who have experienced life's challenges and guides them to “elevate” their through fitness and self-care.

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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

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Dr. Don Lichi returns to the podcast to discuss spiritual abuse and what that really means.  Over the past few years, many high-profile leaders and pastors have been brought to light after wounding people in congregations and in communities. This episode talks about what it looks like, what it means, and what to do if you have been hurt spiritually.

Resources:
“The True Believer” by Eric Hoffer (Mass Movements)
“The Allure of Toxic Leaders” by Jean Lipman-Blumen
“Bully Pulpit” by Michel J. Kruger

A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

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We talk with Dr. Robert Crosby, President of Emerge, about his book, The One Jesus Loves. Using Dr. Crosby’s framework of six circles of relationship around Jesus during his time on earth, we discuss how we can spiritually and practically grow in our pursuit of Christ.

A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

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In this episode, we have a chance to reconnect with a dear friend who has recently moved into a new role in ministry doing missionary work.  Chris is a part of Heart for Africa and doing some amazing things to equip kids with a chance to meet their potential and gain access to education.

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https://www.heartofafrica.org/ministries/smartbox/

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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

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In this episode we have a conversation with Emerge therapist and local pastor, Matt Coy.  Matt is a tremendous clinician serving as a telehealth therapist for those in Ohio.  If you are needing to connect with a counselor and think telehealth is for you, go to Emerge.org and start your application today.

A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" 

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Join us for this episode to listen to Matthew Knabe’s former client, Chris Kasper, share her experience of a therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and how it positioned her to experience the Holy Spirit in a magnificent way. 


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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

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We talk with pastors Dave Krist and Luke Krist about their ministry, projects, and specifically how the song “Choose to Live” came to be. They wrote this song to inspire and encourage those contemplating suicide or having suicidal thoughts…to choose to live. Check out the song and others they have released on all platforms.


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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest...

Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" 

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In this episode, we sit with the President/CEO of Emerge Counseling Ministries and address a growing issue among pastors and leaders in our community. We hope this conversation can shed some light and normalize the stressors so many of us face. 

Link to Dr. Crosby's book "The One Jesus Loves," on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/One-Jesus-Loves-Unconditionally-Relentlessly/dp/1400205778/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RH1BXNZH2BL5&keywords=the+one+jesus+loves&qid=1675910060&sprefix=The+One+JEsus%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1

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A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.

The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

https://emerge.org/intensives/

Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" 

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• Emerge.org
• facebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistries

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In this episode, Matthew leads our listeners on a journey into Calm Space, pushing out any anxieties or stress and allowing the mind to center into the here and now. Ultimately, inviting the Holy Spirit into this wonderful place of relaxation. Please use this episode as many times as you need to be able to experience the calmness and relaxation of Calm Space. It is encouraged to wear headphones to fully engage in this process.

To start the episode right on Calm Space and skip the intro, fast-forward to 1:30. 

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