Health care providers recognize Social Anxiety as a mental health disorder that affects approximately 7.1% of U.S. adults (National Institute of Mental Health [NIHM], n.d.). Researchers have found that Social Anxiety has a variety of causes (NIMH, n.d.).
Read MoreIt is important to realize that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all. Because we are all individuals with a different set of individual needs, there are many different approaches we can take in our journeys toward mental wellness.
Read MoreMany people don’t realize they have a mental illness. Despite the estimate by the National Alliance on Mental Illness that one in five U.S. adults experience one or more mental illnesses annually, people are frequently under or mis-diagnosed.
Read MoreAfter a traumatic event, it is natural to feel frightened. Fear is a tool the body uses to protect itself in dangerous situations.Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after a traumatic event, but not everyone will experience PTSD.
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 MoreWe would like to inform you that our therapy office at Wayside Baptist Church will now be moved to the Sanctuary House, located on the campus of Kendall United Methodist Church.
Read MoreFor a long time there has been a struggle among Christians about the need for therapy. Some Christians believe God should be able to heal our mental health issues without the need for professional help.
Read MoreWe all know that bad things happen in life. Our parents warn us, and we expect that some things will go wrong. Our cars break down, our parties get rained out, friends betray us, we struggle in relationships, and so on. But most of us are actually optimistic that really bad things, like what others experience, will never happen to us.
Read MoreRestoring hearts and minds is at the core of everything Wellspring does - but what does that mean?
Restoration implies a change from an altered or damaged state to its original or improved condition.
Read MoreWith Valentine's Day in the rear view, it can be a wonderful opportunity to evaluate how you show your love to the people closest to you.
Read MoreJust as kids grow physically, they also go through periods of emotional changes. Very young children throw tantrums over popsicles, elementary kids experience their first butterflies performing in a play, and high school students get down in the dumps about not getting into the school they wanted.
Read MoreMerely Married defines ups and downs for every marriage. But, for some, their merely married habits are more common and can lead to divorce. While everyone has different battles, a merely married relationship can signal that divorce may be the right move for everyone involved, but is it? In this episode, our guest shares an intimate story about a couple’s marital problems and how they are overcoming them.
Read MoreThis letter gives us a glimpse of what it feels like to lose the love of your life and live a weary life as a widow. In this episode, you will feel the confusion, sadness, and anger in which our writer expresses herself.
Read MoreIt is a heartbreaking fact that by the age of sixteen, more than two-thirds of children have experiences at least one trauma, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Understanding Child Trauma).
Read MoreAnxiety attacks are no fun! Sadly, anxiety attacks are common, and in society, there is a disbelief and an expectation that you should be able to control your thoughts and your emotions. Therefore, if you experience an anxiety attack, and you can’t stop worrying… it’s YOUR fault. You must be doing something wrong if you can’t just stop thinking about it. Well, this is flat-out wrong.
Read MoreImagine living your childhood lying in order to survive. In this episode, Dear Someone invites a guest to read a letter filled with pain, deceit, abuse, and hope. This true story will grip your heart in suspense and desire to hug the writer. What type of world teaches a child to lie in order to survive? What struggles does a child endure to feel everything is her fault?
Read MoreA new year begins. It is time to reset and embrace the renewal that every beginning brings. A blank page is before us, on which everything remains to be written. It's also an opportunity to improve our ways and do better than yesterday.
Read MoreMillions of US children have been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). This is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence and adulthood. Although it is prevalent in our generation, it seems people outside don’t understand the struggles and strengths. Maikel sits to read and depict the writer's pain and struggles.
Read MoreIn this intimate episode, our guest sits down to share an unbelievable journey about a woman overcoming sexual abuse, abandonment, and homelessness.
Read MoreHearing negative comments about your appearance can impact your body image and leave you feeling anxious, embarrassed, and self-conscious. Manuel dives into a writer’s journey about body shame and how she was able to overcome her pain.
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