In Greek, trauma means, “to harm, to damage”. According to Trauma Healing Institute, trauma is a wound of the heart which happens when one is overwhelmed with intense fear, helplessness or horror. Like the physical wound, the wound of the heart needs to be treated with care as it is painful. Trauma is often the […]
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World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Mental health comprises how a person thinks, feels and behaves. These three components of mental health are determined partly by biological factors such as genes and brain chemistry which a
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According to The Complete Christian Dictionary, submission means the acceptance of someone else’s authority. Strong’s concordance states that submission means to be subordinated, subjected, surrendered, controlled or subdued. All authority in heaven and on earth belongs to God (Psalm 24:1). From the beginning, all things were created by God and therefore are subject to him.
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You may have heard it said that a problem shared is a problem solved. What you may not know is how all this works in your mind and heart. When you suffer, you try to make sense of life and of who God is. That is why you may have found yourself asking whether God
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Suffering makes one lose their sense of self as well as the meaning of life. When someone goes through one too many painful experiences, we think that he has done something wrong. This does not help when the sufferer has no idea what that bad thing could be. This has been the position for ages
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Though I had a good corporate job which paid well, I struggled with low self-esteem. I tried to do whatever I thought would make me a good wife, mother, and career woman. I took part-time classes to advance my career. I did house chores without asking for any help. I was frustrated and exhausted. Then,
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Why should your church get involved in trauma healing? Listen to the news. With every day that passes, more people are traumatized by violence, natural disasters, diseases, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, displacement, and addiction. These things happen not only in distant lands: those suffering from trauma and loss are in our communities, at our doorsteps,
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[wpecpp name=”Grief and Wellness Coaching” price=”9.99″ align=”left”] Have you lost someone or something you valued? This may have left you with such feelings as: Angry….. Angry with yourself for not stopping the loss, Angry with others for not stopping the loss or coming to your help when you are experiencing all the pain. Angry with
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A credit counsellor is trained at a minimum diploma level. The counsellor also practices accountability by joining a professional organization of their choice. As a Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association member, I have access to credible counsellors. Trauma healers are not counsellors but helpers who give their time to listen to traumatized persons at least
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For a leader to be deemed a Christian, he or she is characterized by; 1 GOD-FEARING God is love. To the world, the word “love” may imply weakness. A strong leader is recognized for accomplishing great things. In Scripture, the word “love” is not only feeling-based but a character attribute. A God-fearing leader seeks and
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