After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes
After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in sports. Athletes are speaking out about their struggles with mental health, and sports organizations are beginning to take notice. The National Basketball Association (NBA), for example, has implemented a mental health policy that requires all teams to have a licensed mental health professional available to players. The policy also requires teams to provide mental health education and resources to players and staff. Other sports organizations are following [...]
His Heart Foundation ON AIR With WAY FM
Ryan: Welcome to Community Connect Up Portland's Uplifting 96 Three Way FMI Brian Trotter. Today's guest is Armond Stevens. He is the executive director for his heart. What they love about his heart foundation. Bridge Builders Building bridges to mental wellness. And as I read the what you guys are all about our mind I'm looking at that says here serving the local church in the area of mental wellness through prevention, intervention and restoration. Armand: Yeah, that's exactly right, Ryan. You know, we were founded before the mental health crises that have exploded the last [...]
Is There Really Purpose in Pain?
Pain steals purpose. It’s the thief of identity, motivation, and community. Pain can lead us to question our friends, give up our dreams, and settle for less than the lives that God has for us. Chronic Pain Often, people who have not experienced chronic pain might find it difficult to relate to someone who lives in the constant buzzing, nagging, or debilitating fire of physical pain. Until 2020, that is. While all kinds of pain (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical) are both valid and intertwined, I think most people outside the world of physical limitation found [...]
How To Process Grief After Our Collective Trauma
Throughout history, humans have experienced traumatic events such as natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks, illness, abuse, car accidents, and a multitude of other events. 2020 ushered in a string of such events that changed the world we live in and shook many to their core as an unknown illness spread rapidly killing many in the early months and the world shut down. No one has been left untouched by the economic, social, emotional, and chaotic crescendo as the pandemic, riots, and lockdowns became the focus of many. With trauma comes grief, with grief comes healing. What is Trauma? [...]
The Grief of Losing a Child
The grief of losing a child is overwhelming. If you or someone you love has lost a child it may seem like no one understands. At HHF we are here to connect you to a counselor to walk you through your grief, but that's not the only answer. You need the support of people who have walked in your shoes. Loves From Luke is a non-profit started by parents who lost their child. Their website www.lovesfromluke.org has resources for immediate assistance and ongoing support. If you are a pastor or counselor please contact them for free gift bags [...]
What To Do When You’re In Pastoral Burnout
What To Do When You're In Pastoral Or Ministry Burnout! Today we are talking to those in BURNOUT right now! We talk about things you can do today to start getting healthy and recover from burnout. Don't wait. Watch. Burnout is real. You are not alone in it! Are you headed for Burnout? Are you trying to get out of Burnout? We would love to hear your comments on our conversation with Mellisa Parnell LPC, Executive Coach at Ensight Partners Resources: No more confusion or wondering how you’ll face the roller coaster of life with [...]
After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes
After the Whistle Blows: The Importance of Identity and Mental Health for Christian Athletes In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of mental health in sports. Athletes are speaking out about their struggles with mental health, and sports organizations are beginning to take notice. The National Basketball Association (NBA), for example, has implemented a mental health policy that requires all teams to have a licensed mental health professional available to players. The policy also requires teams to provide mental health education and resources to players and staff. Other sports organizations are following [...]
His Heart Foundation ON AIR With WAY FM
Ryan: Welcome to Community Connect Up Portland's Uplifting 96 Three Way FMI Brian Trotter. Today's guest is Armond Stevens. He is the executive director for his heart. What they love about his heart foundation. Bridge Builders Building bridges to mental wellness. And as I read the what you guys are all about our mind I'm looking at that says here serving the local church in the area of mental wellness through prevention, intervention and restoration. Armand: Yeah, that's exactly right, Ryan. You know, we were founded before the mental health crises that have exploded the last [...]
Is There Really Purpose in Pain?
Pain steals purpose. It’s the thief of identity, motivation, and community. Pain can lead us to question our friends, give up our dreams, and settle for less than the lives that God has for us. Chronic Pain Often, people who have not experienced chronic pain might find it difficult to relate to someone who lives in the constant buzzing, nagging, or debilitating fire of physical pain. Until 2020, that is. While all kinds of pain (mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical) are both valid and intertwined, I think most people outside the world of physical limitation found [...]
How To Process Grief After Our Collective Trauma
Throughout history, humans have experienced traumatic events such as natural disasters, wars, terrorist attacks, illness, abuse, car accidents, and a multitude of other events. 2020 ushered in a string of such events that changed the world we live in and shook many to their core as an unknown illness spread rapidly killing many in the early months and the world shut down. No one has been left untouched by the economic, social, emotional, and chaotic crescendo as the pandemic, riots, and lockdowns became the focus of many. With trauma comes grief, with grief comes healing. What is Trauma? [...]
The Grief of Losing a Child
The grief of losing a child is overwhelming. If you or someone you love has lost a child it may seem like no one understands. At HHF we are here to connect you to a counselor to walk you through your grief, but that's not the only answer. You need the support of people who have walked in your shoes. Loves From Luke is a non-profit started by parents who lost their child. Their website www.lovesfromluke.org has resources for immediate assistance and ongoing support. If you are a pastor or counselor please contact them for free gift bags [...]
What To Do When You’re In Pastoral Burnout
What To Do When You're In Pastoral Or Ministry Burnout! Today we are talking to those in BURNOUT right now! We talk about things you can do today to start getting healthy and recover from burnout. Don't wait. Watch. Burnout is real. You are not alone in it! Are you headed for Burnout? Are you trying to get out of Burnout? We would love to hear your comments on our conversation with Mellisa Parnell LPC, Executive Coach at Ensight Partners Resources: No more confusion or wondering how you’ll face the roller coaster of life with [...]