Have you ever been caught off guard by a question? Most likely you’d say yes and can even recall the process of mentally stumbling to find some sort of reasonable answer. Now imagine that the question is “Can I like girls and boys?” and it’s being asked by your child.
Read MoreIt’s easy from someone to tell us “Don’t panic!”, but choosing not to panic may not be so easy. A little fear, anxiety or increased alarm is a warranted response to genuine danger or stressful situations.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, 1 in 5 adults in the United States struggled with a mental illness. Of those facing a mental illness, half will not receive treatment. Considering this statistic is prior to the pandemic, these numbers may have even worsened in the past year.
Read MoreWith the rate of mental illness in the United States at an all-time high (20% in U.S. adults) according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Mental Health by the Numbers), the need for appropriate care and knowledge of mental illness is critical, especially in churches.
Read MoreThis weekend many of us will celebrate Valentine's Day. While this holiday can bring positive and negative feelings, we hope that this article will help you connect to a greater understanding of choosing love.
Read MoreWhy should we consider practicing spiritual habits like Bible reading, prayer, and attending church? Because what we do regularly to connect with God can be a healthy habit that enhances our mental health.
Read MoreIt’s still January, and many people are continuing to push through to develop new habits and keep resolutions. Food and diet resolutions are common for weight management, but food habits are also important for mental health management.
Read MoreHello - I’m Leigh. Being the Executive Director of Wellspring has brought me an unexpected benefit. I joined Wellspring in 2017. I am not a clinical mental health professional.
Read MorePeople generally come to therapy because of mental or relational distress. But interestingly, since the body and mind are so intricately connected, sometimes a first route for healing is through the physical realm in order to improve mental or relational distress.
Read MoreMany of us entered into 2021 with hope that it would be a new page and a fresh start from the troubles that came in 2020. We have made it less than 10 days into this new year and our news feeds are filled with unrest and political turmoil.
Read MoreIt’s the new year, and as we happily say farewell to 2020, this is a time for new starts and new goals. This month, our Wellspring articles will address how to change our habits in order to succeed with our goals.
Read MoreCue the band and get the fireworks ready, because you’ve finally made it to the end of 2020! Congratulations! A lot has happened this year, and many of us are looking forward to the new year with the hope that it will turn out much better than this year.
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year, but many of us won’t be able to go caroling or have a big Christmas party as we expected. However, that doesn’t mean that we can’t have powerful moments with each other while prioritizing the health of our loved ones.
Read MoreHappy End of 2020! Humanity is still traveling a path through a COVID-19 pandemic. Wellspring is now a “first responder” on a new wave of a mental health pandemic including surges in anxiety, depression, and traumatic effects on the younger generations that will be present for years to come
Read MoreAccording to the attachment theory, the two most important needs that infants have, are the same needs that adults have: Accessibility and Responsiveness.1
Read MoreHe was loved and successful, her husband of 43 years. Eddie was struggling with depression, and Madeleine had encouraged him to take a ride to visit his parents that day. He agreed to go, but while Madeleine was getting ready in another room, Eddie’s mental illness overcame him and cut his life short. On September 9th, 2018, Eddie Burke took his own life.
Read MoreThe Christmas season is finally here, providing some much-needed joy and reprieve from the difficult year we’ve all had so far. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and in this article, we want to give you some tips on how to have the jolliest holiday season possible.
Read MoreWellspring Counseling’s mission as a non-profit counseling center and outreach ministry is to provide mental health services and education in a professional, Christian and holistic way in order to bring about transforming change.
Read MoreWhile gratitude may seem like something only reserved for Thanksgiving, practicing gratitude in your daily life has several mental health benefits. In fact, gratitude has been shown to reduce stress hormone cortisol levels in the body, while also helping people become more resilient in the face of negative experiences and emotional setbacks.
Read MoreAs we wait in anticipation for Thanksgiving and the inevitable food coma that follows, we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss the benefits that generosity can have for your mental health.
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