Episode 182: Mental Health for Our Teens with Laura Smith

Mental health is a vital part of our spiritual formation. And teens are struggling big time today! If you are leading teens (at home or at work), listen in to this conversation. Laura Smith shares from her own story and experiences, as well as the wisdom she has learned from raising four teens herself. Laura is a Jesus lover, best-selling author, speaker, wife and mom. It took her years to discover her true beauty, to fully grasp who she is - made in the image of God. Her books are filled with concepts, stories and images to help others understand they are beautiful and made in the image of God as well, no matter what others might say. Laura is a storyteller and her hope is that her books, blogs, and speaking opportunities help others (young and old) discover what took her so long to see. Laura has authored many books, including; Restore my Soul, How Sweet the Sound, 5 Minute Devotions for Girls, 5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health. As shared in the podcast, she has also written a series of young adult fiction novels that unpack the stories of real issues concerning girls, such as unhealthy dating, body image, and more. To connect with Laura Smith, visit the following: ONLINE - www.laurasmithauthor.com SOCIAL - Facebook - facebook.com/LauraSmithAuthor Twitter - @LauraLynnSmith Instagram - @laurasmithauthor BOOKS - Restore my Soul How Sweet the Sound 5 Minute Devotions for Girls ​5 Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health [visit laurasmithauthor.com for more books for girls and a fiction series for young adults] ========================   We LOVE that you have decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community.  Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter.  And… If you are a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   If you are a female leader, consider participating in the Women’s Wholehearted Leadership Cohort. This is a one-year Cohort that runs from July 2023 through June 2024 and is limited to 12 women. Uniquely designed for female leaders, this is a holistic trauma-informed leadership development experience. It includes 10 individual coaching sessions with LW executive coaches, 6 group coaching sessions and 2 two-day retreats in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The application is open through June 10. Go to livingwholehearted.com/cohort for more information.   Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/       https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   Living Wholehearted Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org