26. Communication & Care with Patricia Plumb

By mental-health-a-closer-look | September 22, 2023

Caroline’s guest this week is Patricia Plumb, an educator, counselor, leadership consultant, and author. She has worn many hats but her focus these days is with The Shepherd’s Touch Ministry, a ministry she founded in 2018. On today’s episode, Patricia shares a couple of stories that reveal keys to effective and caring communication. She also shares about her new book, “God’s Handwriting: A Journey of One Simple Life and a Great God: A Relational Bible Study Guide and an Autobiography.” Patricia also has another book near publication and a third in the works. You can find her on Amazon at this link.

Contact Patricia!

Email: pplumb@kc.rr.com

The Shepherd’s Touch Ministry: https://characterthatcounts.org/who-we-are-staff-character-that-counts-rod-handley.php?i=Patricia|Plumb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.plumb.54

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-mae-plumb/

Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look – Podcast/YouTube Show –

Caroline S. Cooper, Certified Peer Specialist in Mental Health, MS in Theology

Caroline is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. She leads a mental health support group in her church and is passionate about providing mental health education and information to her community, her friends and family, and through social media.

You can subscribe to the podcast version on many podcast players or on Caroline’s podcast website: https://mental-health-a-closer-look.blubrry.net/

Mental Health and Faith: A Closer Look is also a YouTube program/podcast! Please subscribe to Caroline’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InGodsCornerMinistry

Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@ingodscorner.org

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22. The Many Talents of Jermine Alberty

By mental-health-a-closer-look | May 18, 2023

The Many Talents of Jermine Alberty

Rev. Jermine (pronounced Jer-Mane) Alberty is an author, podcast host, faith leader, national trainer with the Mental Health First Aid organization, and consultant. Throughout his 25 years in numerous industries, he has served in both faith-based and secular capacities, including non-profits, faith communities, government, mental health, and academia.

In this interview, Jermine shares information about Pathways to Promise and other organizations that promote education and awareness of mental health challenges. Jermine also shares about his involvement with Mental Health First Aid, a “skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues.” You’ll want to hang on to the end of the program to hear Jermine share his 5 Steps to Taking Care of Yourself.

Jermine’s website: jerminealberty.com/

Mental Health First Aid

Pathways to Promise

Alive & Well Communities

Find information and mental health resources on Caroline’s website: ingodscorner.org

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21. Mental Wellness with Brittney Moses

By mental-health-a-closer-look | May 8, 2023

Brittney Moses is a mental health advocate and content creator with over 50K followers on Instagram and over 2,500 subscribers to her YouTube Channel. She also is a student, wife, mother, and woman of God with a calling to bring awareness to a variety of issues related to mental wellness. In this interview, Caroline talks with Brittney about her work with NAMI, the importance of recognizing cultural effects on mental health, and other topics.

Brittney is an author with a great new devotional book available now and another book on the way this summer! Find Worthy on Amazon.

Visit Brittney on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/brittneymoses/

Visit Brittney’s YouTube channel! @BrittneyMoses

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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
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20. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 3)

By mental-health-a-closer-look | May 2, 2023

Recognize Victory

In this final episode of a three-part series, Caroline concludes sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Listen as she recaps the entire cycle with an emphasis on victory.

The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the Lord. (Proverbs 21,31, NASB)

How do we recognize victory?

Recognize every right decision as a victory!
Celebrate milestones on your recovery journey as victories!

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National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
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19. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 2)

By mental-health-a-closer-look | April 26, 2023

Experience Transformation

In this second episode of a three-part series, Caroline continues sharing the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on transformation.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romas 12:2a, NASB)

What is a renewed mind?

– Retraining your thoughts

Christian Mindfulness: https://www.themindfulchristian.com/

Catch It – Check It – Change It

Be transformed with a new heart

Become a new creation in Christ!

Next week: Part 3 – Recognize Victory

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National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564

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18. The Cycle of Recovery (Part 1)

By mental-health-a-closer-look | April 19, 2023

Find Hope

In this first episode of a three-part series, Caroline introduces the Cycle of Recovery. In reflecting on her recovery journey, Caroline recognized the need to find hope, experience transformation, and recognize victory. Today, she shares her insights on recovery and hope.

For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, New Living Translation)

What is Recovery?

A definition of recovery from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) states that

“Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” (https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery)

Where can you find hope?

Caroline mentions three ways you can find hope:

By reading stories of hope in the Bible
By joining a support group or finding people in your life who have experienced similar struggles
By observing the world around you to see where Go is at work.

Next week: Part 2 – Experience Transformation

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National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
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17. Easter and Beyond

By mental-health-a-closer-look | April 12, 2023

The Resurrection

In this final episode of Caroline’s 3-part Bible study on Easter events, Caroline reads the resurrection story from the gospel of Luke.

“Why do you seek the living One among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen.” Luke 24;5-6 (NASB)

The Road to Emmaus

Luke also records the events that took place on the road to Emmaus, when two of Jesus’ followers had their eyes opened to see the risen Lord! Jesus is alive! Have you seen him? Do you know him? Will you choose to believe?

Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight. They said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:31-32 (NASB)

Crisis Lines

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SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357]
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
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16. A Not-so-Good Friday for Jesus

By mental-health-a-closer-look | April 4, 2023

Part 2 – Holy Week Events

In this 2nd of a 3-part Bible study on the Easter events, Caroline reads select events from Holy Week from the Gospel of Mark including the betrayal of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Caroline, a musician and composer, also shares her heart and her song that bridges the gap between Palm Sunday and the crucifixion.

I Will Lay My Palm Branch Down

V. 1

From a joyful celebration to a lonely night of pain,

The time had come. You chose to face the cross.

So we would see just who you are, and why you had to go so far.

You sacrificed it all to save the lost.

Chorus

I will lay my palm branch down. You set aside Your crown.

To show Your love, You paid the highest cost.

So I bow my head in shame, but You gently call my name.

I’ll lay my palm branch down at the foot of the cross.

V 2

When the crowds had gone away and there was nothing left to say,

on a hill there stood a silent empty cross.

Soon the world would know your plan. Soon you’d live and breathe again.

You sacrificed it all to save the lost.

Chorus

I will lay my palm branch down. You set aside Your crown.

To show Your love, You paid the highest cost.

I used to bow my head in shame, but You gently called my name.

I’ll lay my palm branch down at the foot of the cross.

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SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357]
National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255
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15. Palm Sunday and Before

By mental-health-a-closer-look | March 30, 2023

Part 1 – Palm Sunday

In this first of three Bible lessons on Easter events, Caroline reads the Palm Sunday story. She then takes a look at events immediately before and after Jesus rode into Jerusalem for Passover.

Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

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Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text: 988
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National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
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14. How to Write Your Story (Part 2)

By mental-health-a-closer-look | March 21, 2023

Preparing to write

This episode is part 2 in a 2-part series. If you have not listened to part 1, Episode 13, please check it out for some great information to help you prepare for writing. You will learn six reasons why writing your story can be beneficial based on what we read in the Bible. That episode also identifies three principles to aid in the writing experience so you will produce an authentic, inspiring, and hope-filled story. Those principles are: (1) be honest, (2) have courage, and (3) rely on faith.

Writing your story of recovery

Caroline recommends this six-step approach to organizing your thoughts and creating your autobiographical story. In this podcast, Caroline shares details and examples from her own life to aid listeners in writing about their own journey through hardship and into recovery. The steps are: