by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Jan 30, 2016 | attributes of Christ, Comfort, conflict, consolation, counselors, courage, Depression, disappointment, emotions, experiences, God's attributes, grief, healing, Ministry
There is a lot of conversation around the issue of trauma-informed care these days for counselors, pastors, and others. My own experience of a traumatic event led me to discover some key principles in dealing with trauma in those I counsel. It is always the case that...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Aug 29, 2015 | Depression, healing, Mental Health
At DIG this week we talked about activities in which we engage to find COMFORT, UNDERSTANDING, or RELIEF in our lives. Here’s the list we made. Add others that you think of! Companion animals Prescription medications People who listen and help us gain...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Apr 24, 2015 | Depression
When you’re staring at your past, strewn with disappointments, it’s difficult to see your future, just as it’s difficult to drive when you’re constantly looking in your rearview mirror. Tony Evans There was a time in my life when I was “stuck”, looking in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 28, 2009 | Depression
It’s been a while since I posted on mental health issues. I find that many people in my church and among my acquaintances, knowing of my experience with depression and of my having led a depression impact group for six and a half years, refer people who are...
