by Toni | Jul 7, 2024 | Articles, Coping Skills
Here are 15 tips to help you manage stress. These are taken from my book: Anxiety, Depression & Helplessness: Keys to Break Free. 1. Spend 15 minutes per day doing simple things that are SOOTHING, such as listening to quiet music, sitting in nature, looking at a...
by Toni | May 12, 2024 | Articles, Listening to God
In John 10:27, Jesus says that “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Jesus tells us that those who belong to Him, who listen for Him, will hear Him. They listen so that they can follow. They listen because His Words give life even in the midst...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Prayers for Emotional Healing, Trauma Recovery
I crafted this prayer for people who have come out of trauma or dysfunctional families. This prayer is based on the “rules” you may have made for yourself to survive a toxic situation. I have the mind of Christ as a follower of Jesus. Your word says that I have power,...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Coping Skills, Relationships, Trauma Recovery
Trauma, prolonged stress, or intense pressure and control can cause a person to become a passive “people pleaser”. This passivity makes sense in that there can be severe emotional or physical consequences from fighting a parent, partner, or system that...
by Toni | May 4, 2024 | Articles, Listening to God, Relationships
It’s often necessary, when we have suffered a significant loss or stress, to reevaluate how we have been coping. Habits and allegiances that worked in the past might not fit the new terrain of life. When our circumstances change we often need new strategies. Some...
