“In therapy, a Catholic understanding of the human person means respecting the dignity of each person, viewing them as Jesus views them. It also means respecting the ‘whole person,’ integrating mind, body and spirit. Thoughts are not separate from behaviors and behaviors are not separate from emotions.”
Read more of Maribel Laguna's interview with Chloe Langer @chloe.langr in Radiant Magazine's article!
Click here to read more!
https://www.radiantmagazine.com/2020/09/22/understanding-the-purpose-of-therapy-as-a-catholic-woman/
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
Further, 50% of lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% by age 24.
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Ellie Moser, LPC, wraps up our month of September and encourages us to reflect on how we have been and are resilient. How are you enduring and recovering? Do you need help and, if so, what is holding you back from asking for it?
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Mental health is as important as physical health and spiritual health.
October is Mental Health Awareness Month! As we gear up for a month spotlighting mental health, we thought we’d put mental health in perspective:
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
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Elizabeth Andrews, LMFT, reminds us that resilience does not require that we take on challenges alone! Join Liz as she chats about why it is so important to build strong healthy relationships.
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Grounding exercise for Resiliency: Focus
This builds upon deep breathing techniques.
Begin by sitting comfortably, let your face relax and begin to deep breath. Let your vision focus on one unmoving point in front of you. This is your “focus point”.
As you breathe and you find your mind wandering, come back to this point. Use this point as your mental anchor.
Many physical exercises use the techniques of breathing and focus to maintain balance of challenging pose. Think about what that point represents.
When you are struggling with balance in your life, what are your anchors?
What is the focus point in your life that helps you keep your balance? Is it a meaningful goal? Your faith?
Practice focus and think about your core focal point that helps you maintain focus in your life.
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Hi, welcome to Friday Introductions!
My name is Anna Wiebold, M.S., LPC.
I have my M.S in Clinical Psychology from Divine Mercy University and my B.A. in Philosophy Christendom College
My approach to therapy is one that focuses on healing through self-awareness, hope, empowerment, and transformation. I work collaboratively with clients to help them unveil their own strengths and find meaning in their experiences in order to move towards creating lasting, healthy changes. I have significant experience in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions.
What I love about my Job: The people I have the privilege of helping. My favorite part of this work is the gift of encountering the humanity of my clients and journeying with them, witnessing their growth and healing.
In His Image Counseling Center, PLLC
Yesterday at 12:00 PM ·
How do I battle anxious thoughts?
Challenge yourself to intentionally acknowledge three things in your day that bring you joy, stability, gratitude.
Do this practice every day for 30 days. Notice how it challenges you to shift your perspective.
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How do I battle anxious thoughts?
Challenge yourself to intentionally acknowledge three things in your day that bring you joy, stability, gratitude.
Do this practice every day for 30 days. Notice how it challenges you to shift your perspective.
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5 Ways to cope with anxiety:
- Building a caring support system of friends and family
- Develop a structured wellness routine of balanced exercise, sleep hygiene, and healthy nutrition
- Regularly engage in activities that bring you joy
- Develop emotional awareness through journaling and meditation
- Seek the help of a doctor or mental health care professional
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In His Image Counseling Center, PLLC
October 13 at 12:00 PM ·
Why might I have anxiety?
In some cases, there’s a genetic component. Studies support that anxiety disorders can have a genetic component and have shown that some families have a higher-than-average amount of anxiety disorders among their own relatives.
There’s also an environment factor. A stressful or traumatic event can lead to development of an anxiety disorder.
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In His Image Counseling Center, PLLC
October 12 at 12:00 PM ·
According to NAMI, the annual prevalence of anxiety among U.S. adults is 19.1%. Approximately 7% of children aged 3-17 experience issues with anxiety each year. Most people develop symptoms before age 21.
Signs of anxiety:
Mental Signs
- Feelings of apprehension or dread
- Feeling tense or jumpy
- Restlessness or irritability
- Anticipating the worst and being watchful for signs of danger
- Helplessness and hopelessness
Physical signs
- Pounding or racing heart and shortness of breath
- Sweating, tremors and twitches
- Headaches, fatigue and insomnia
- Upset stomach, disruption in GI functioning.
If you have been experiencing multiple symptoms for longer than two weeks, it is recommended you see a doctor to address any medical or mental health concern
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We have vocations too! Maribel interviewed with Rachel of The Feminine Genius Podcast and shared about how she became a Catholic therapist, how she helps young people become a self-gift to others, and reflects on how she and our clinicians at In His Image Counseling Center integrate faith into sound, evidence-based therapy.
Want to give it a listen? Click the link below or listen to it wherever you find podcasts:
https://soundcloud.com/femininegeniuspodcast/episode-58-journeying-with-others-on-sacred-ground
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According to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, 86% of seminarians were encouraged by someone in their life to consider priesthood, prior to entering seminary.
From a psychological point of view, are we presenting priesthood as a career and/or vocational option for young men?
In our society, are we DARING young men to DREAM about priesthood? Our imagination is powerful, let’s use it to save our priesthood!
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In His Image Counseling Center, PLLC
November 4 at 12:00 PM ·
Vocational discernment can be a scary thing. It can paralyze you with fear. If you are experiencing fear paralysis as you consider the question “What is my calling?” why not turn these questions into vocation investigation.
Ask a married friend, “What is it like to be married?”
Ask a priest, “What is it like to be a priest?”
Ask a religious, “What is it like to be a religious?”
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Vocational discernment can be a scary thing. It can paralyze you with fear. If you are experiencing fear paralysis as you consider the question “What is my calling?” why not turn these questions into vocation investigation.
Ask a married friend, “What is it like to be married?”
Ask a priest, “What is it like to be a priest?”
Ask a religious, “What is it like to be a religious?”
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According to the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, approximately 73% of seminarians prayed the rosary and/or attended Eucharistic adoration prior to entering seminary.
What does this mean?
Firstly, we cannot deny the spiritual benefits of these practices. However, from a psychological point of view, praying the rosary and attending adoration has psychological benefits that help a man calm the mind, be open to the movements of his heart, understand his desires and build courage to choose priesthood.
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Discernment starts in the desires of the heart. It is important to take time to reflect each day on what we desire in life.
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Ask yourself, where are you ready to exercise leadership in your life?
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Do you want to achieve your goal? Do you want to actually succeed in achieving your new years resolution?
You can! Small steps.
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It's never too late to make a goal for yourself! You can achieve your goals and build upon them to reach your highest dreams.
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How are you going to make your resolution a healthy habit in your life?
What steps can you take to achieve your resolution?
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Set yourself up for success! Here are three steps to help you set a resolution this year.
What is your new years resolution?
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Happy New Year and feast of Mary, the Mother of God!
O Mary, Mother of God As You are above all creatures in Heaven and Earth, more glorious than the Cherubim, more noble than any here below, Christ has given You to His people, firm bulwark and Protectress, to shield and save sinners who fly unto You. Therefore O Lady, all embracing refuge, we solemnly recall Your sweet protection, and beg Christ forever for His mercy.
Amen
