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Honey Lake Clinic Mental Health & Wellbeing Jim Sells & Jennifer Ripley Co-Directors The Church Cares, Regent University Mental Health & Wellbeing Rachael Newham Author & Theologian Mental Health & Wellbeing Michael Mutale Founder and Bishop Dominion Center for Deliverance Mental Health

2 Leo XIV, Address to the Executive Board of the United Nations World Food Programme, 22 June 2026. 3 Leo XIV, Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas, 15 May 2026, 18-19. [...] This invitation to care also requires confronting the cultural narratives that reshape the way well-being is perceived and p

At the 2026 Disability and the Church Conference, I had the opportunity to present on a theme that continues to surface in both ministry and clinical settings: the growing need to reconnect the work of psychology with the life of the Church based off of our writing a couple of years ago. For many in

## About CTHN ### Christian Trauma Healing Network (CTHN) serves mental health professionals, pastors, and lay ministry leaders to advance Christ-centered trauma healing in the church and society. > “…trauma is perhaps the greatest mission field of the 21st century.” > > – Diane Langberg, Ph.D – S

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So, If you’re reading this and recognizing the need for stronger mental health support in your church, there is a next step available. The Trauma Healing Certification is designed to help churches build structured, sustainable, and trauma-informed care systems. It provides the training and framewor

Christ-­Centered Praxis in Healthcare Education June 22, 2026 Public Health: Interprofessional Reflections on the Image of God June 22, 2026 Imago Dei in Practice: Service, Vocation, and Healthcare Formation at Samford University’s School of Health Professions June 22, 2026 The Golden Thread of C

BYU Religion # The Religion and Mental Health Connection May 04, 2026 07:00 AM A smiling women dressed in a white blouse and wearing black glasses sits in a church pew with several other people, looking towards the front of the room. [...] ### Deseret News Analysis: Are we leveraging the full i

These two articles have teased out ten advantageous effects of Christian faith for mental health: that God’s unconditional love is available to all; that God’s love confers on us a basic identity that reveals who we are; that faith is a source of meaning; that every human experience, including menta

The good news is that Scripture speaks directly to mental and emotional struggles. Christian mental wellness is not about pretending hardship doesn’t exist, it’s about learning to find peace in God while walking through it. The Bible reminds us that faith and mental health are deeply connected, offe

In that case, ask specifically for immediate support. A pastor, ministry leader, or church office may be able to arrange a same-week visit, prayer support, or a referral to a licensed counselor. If grief feels overwhelming or daily functioning is becoming difficult, it is wise to seek professional c

"Grief counseling, also known as bereavement counseling, provides a safe space to explore your feelings and develop strategies to manage grief in a healthy way — helping you integrate your loss so that you can find peace and learn to move forward." — Grief Counseling Resource [...] The threshold for

We are also trained providers of a highly researched and effective sixteen week protocol to help persons suffering from Prolonged Grief Disorder (formerly known as Complicated Grief). We invite you to call today to embark on your journey of change. Please call today (212) 874-4711 or complete a Cont

Skip to footer Opens in a new tab Find a therapist # Christian counseling: Integrating faith and psychology for holistic mental health healing Written by: Grow Therapy Clinically reviewed by Grow Therapy Clinical Team Updated: June 24, 2026 [...] Christian counseling, also known as faith-based

Reprints and permissions ## About this article Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark ### Cite this article Lloyd, C., Reid, G. & Cathcart, J. Negotiating Faith in Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Christian Clients in Secular Psychotherapy. Pastoral Psychol 75, 295–315

The AACC offers a variety of ongoing professional development opportunities for licensed counselors, mental-health professionals, pastoral caregivers, and lay practitioners: #### Fall 2026 EMDR Basic Training Experience a fully virtual EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training designed for clinicians wh

I struggle with overeating. What should I do? video July 13, 2026 ### I struggle with overeating. What should I do? Mike Emlet Why We Must Identify Abuse in the Church video July 7, 2026 ### Why We Must Identify Abuse in the Church A Prayer for Becoming a Refuge Blog July 7, 2026 #

This season isn’t about quick fixes or becoming a “new you” overnight. It’s about sustainable healing, biblical wisdom, faith-based mental health, and learning how to partner with the Holy Spirit for lasting growth — even when progress feels slow or life feels out of your control. These episodes wi

Lord, as we enter this new year, may Your light rise upon us.Illuminate our paths.Strengthen our hearts.Deepen our faith.Help us shine not with our own brilliance,but with the radiance of Your love. May 2026 be a year of purpose, clarity, and boldness.A year of surrender and joy.A year where we shi

Grace Christian Counseling # Faith Centered Mental Health: Nurturing Your Mind and Soul You are here: 1. Home 2. Counseling 3. Faith Centered Mental Health: Nurturing… Jun242026 CounselingFaith centered mental health peaceful prayer space ## Why Faith Centered Mental Health Matters for Your Wh

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Results: Quantitative analyses revealed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements across all primary outcomes. Depression symptoms decreased by 6.4 points on the PHQ-9 (p < .001, d = 1.68), anxiety symptoms decreased by 6.4 points on the GAD-7 (p < .001, d = 1.89), and hopeles

People sit around round tables in a church rooml. They are being trained and getting certification in a Faith in Mental Health program started by former state Rep. Frank Sossamon. People are being trained to take part in the Faith in Mental Health program. Credit: Contributed by Karl Johnson They