Welcome to another enlightening episode of Threads of Enlightenment! In this thoughtful conversation, we discuss the profound importance of adaptive functioning and how finding joy even in tough times contributes to your personal growth. We share valuable life lessons that emphasize the power of resilience and how it shapes your personal development, offering spirituality as a framework for understanding life's challenges. 🚀

Gina Yanovitch is a Christian Relational Therapist, she help women navigate this exact tension — combining biblical wisdom, brain-based tools, and practical relational skills to: Reconnect with God and your own emotional truth Set boundaries without guilt Heal patterns of fear and people-pleasing Create safer, deeper connection in marriage and beyond

You don’t need to wait for your partner to change. You don’t need to choose between faith and your feelings. Having a safe place to come and work through complex thoughts, patterns, and emotions allows you to process what you are going through and discover new ways to show up and be present! I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, CBT, and EMDR.

Gina shares her journey of serving mankind, her experiences with trauma, and the lessons learned through her relationships and parenting. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of human problems and the necessity of addressing both mental and spiritual aspects for true healing.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Service

01:28 The Role of Family in Personal Development

03:07 Childhood Influences and Early Relationships

05:05 The Impact of Suffering on Character

10:00 Navigating Pain and Finding Purpose

11:46 Experiences in Mental Health and Trauma

16:34 Understanding Family Dynamics in Healing

20:40 Challenges in Addressing Family Issues

22:12 The Complexity of Solutions in Mental Health

24:16 The Intersection of Faith and Mental Health

26:25 Navigating Parenthood with Challenges

29:18 Finding Hope in Tribulation

32:07 Coping Skills and Personal Growth

38:20 Equipping for Life's Challenges

44:04 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4

Takeaways

Time is a precious gift that shapes our journey.

Serving mankind can take many forms, including family and community support.

Family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping our beliefs and relationships.

Love is a foundational theme that influences how we relate to others.

Suffering is often a necessary part of personal growth and character development.

Experiencing trauma can lead to a deeper understanding of empathy and resilience.

Coping skills are essential for navigating life's challenges and tribulations.

The importance of addressing both mental health and spiritual well-being in healing.

Finding joy in adversity can transform our perspective on life.

God equips us with everything we need to face life's tribulations.

Sound bites

"I always do unto him."

"We can't solve an easy solution."

"This is a deep well."

I strongly encourage everyone to follow her, "Stop Avoiding It" , and be transformed by her insights.

Everyone has a story, and this is her story.

Below is a list of the sites that house her works.

https://mindhelm.org/

https://www.instagram.com/mind_helm/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/mind_helm

https://www.facebook.com/mindhelm

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/gina-yanovitch-phoenix-az/473714

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