Trauma Healing for Christian Women - Regulate Emotions, Intrusive Thoughts, Nervous System, Anxiousness, Overthinking, EMDR

How can we love God and others well if we treat ourselves differently and speak to ourselves with our "self-talk" with harsh words? Noticing our words can help us to be more intentional and to be more in line with the love God has for us so we can better love Him and others when we also live that love out towards ourselves with our words and kindness towards ourselves.

It's Love Week on the podcast! Have you really felt in your body what it feels like to be loved by God? How about, have you ever felt what it's like to feel your own loving care toward yourself? Today, you will get your opportunity to practice a "felt sense" of love by focusing on this scripture meditation based on 1 Corinthians 13 and the characteristics of what love is, and therefore, how God feels and acts toward us, and how we can care and act toward ourselves and each other. Listen in!

There are three mistakes that you might not even realize you are making as you try to set goals and change your life. Flipping the script can help you to overcome the stuck points and reach success.

Have you ever wondered if you have something in your past that you just can't remember, or wonder why certain things make you feel so desperate or uncomfortable? Have you noticed yourself being triggered or trying to avoid unpleasant triggers, emotions, or situations? Today, Michelle talks about the symptoms people often have when they have a traumatic background. She also shares about how to seek out appropriate therapy when you are ready even if your possible symptoms of unresolved trauma make even trauma therapy seem scary.

Scripture and Cinderella both play a part in the content on positive mindset and reframing it for optimism to lighten your emotional burden and difficult circumstances. Listen in to hear what they have to say as well as 9 Positive Techniques for Chosing Your Focus toward Positivity, even when you are having a rough time. You can both validate your feelings and not let them rule how you feel. Positive choices can make all the difference.

Do you or someone you know tend to get a bit nasty when you feel like you aren't being respected, heard, or treated fairly? If so, you are likely being aggressive rather than assertive in your communication and action choices. Assertive Communication tips are in today's episode so that you can increase your chances of getting what you need and want while also respecting the needs of others.

It's Monday, and time for our weekly Scripture meditation. Can you imagine what it would feel like to have Jesus tell you he sees you and your burdens and invites you to rest where He will provide a safe, calm space, and His presence to comfort you. Listen in to feel that wonderful peace.

It's Friday, and that means it is time for the first Ask Michelle episode where listener's have their mental health questions answered. Today, Michelle answers questions like, "What resources are available for self EMDR?" "Where can I find a Christian therapist near me who can treat trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression?" "What therapy modalities work for trauma when medication and talk therapy haven't done it?" And mentions about EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, IFS, DNMS, Ego State, Brainspotting, HeartSync, and faith-based work.

Counseling resources mentioned in today's episode include:

www.mentalhealthforchristianwomen.com

Home - Christian EMDR Therapists.com

Psychologytoday.com Click the "find a therapist" tab. Filter by "Types of Therapy" and select "Christian Counseling" from the drop down

findacounselor.focusonthefamily.com

Non-Licensed lay counseling for trauma can be found through:

Lay counseling (non-licensed/non-professional trauma care):

Find a Facilitator - HeartSync (heartsyncministries.org),

Life can have battlefield moments, and sometimes we can feel powerful and victorious, and sometimes we may feel wounded to various levels. Yet, we don't have to qualify the wounds in order of severity, as all wounds deserve to be tended and may have different care needs, but all are important to be attended to for healing.

Have you ever wondered why you have thoughts that intrude on your mind like unwelcome guests? If you have, you have likely wondered how to deal with intrusive thoughts and felt anxious and defeated by them, maybe even questioning yourself. Listen in for Michelle's take on a tool for handling intrusive thoughts with the power of prayer, and it's not just praying them away.