EPISODE · Oct 30, 2024 · 20 MIN
Loving Ourselves and Others | Susiane Manning | October 29, 2024
from BYU–Hawaii Devotionals & Speeches · host BYU–Hawaii
Susiane ManningClinical Counselor Counseling Services, Brigham Young University–Hawaii DevotionalIn her devotional talk, Susiane Manning emphasizes the importance of love and friendship, both for ourselves and others, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. She reflects on her experiences as a clinical counselor at BYU–Hawaii, highlighting the need for social connections in combating loneliness and promoting emotional health. Manning encourages students to cultivate friendships, suggesting practical ways to initiate and strengthen these bonds, while also advocating for self-compassion and recognizing one's own worth. Ultimately, she stresses that true love manifests through supportive relationships and self-care, urging attendees to be proactive in forming connections and to seek help when needed. “As we love others, we must also show love to ourselves. As you freely give love, compassion and forgiveness to others, please remember to direct those same feelings to yourself.” – Susiane Manning _____Susiane Manning obtained her MSW from the University of Utah and has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has served in various settings, including higher education, outpatient clinic services, health technology startups, in-home support, emergency department crisis services, and school social work, working with diverse populations. She is a first-generation college graduate as her parents immigrated to the US from Tonga. Born and raised in Salt Lake, Utah, Susiane is the second of six children. She married Jon Manning in the Salt Lake City temple and is the proud mother of three: Melia, Analise, and Havili.#BYUH #BYUHDevo #Love #FriendshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Susiane ManningClinical Counselor Counseling Services, Brigham Young University–Hawaii DevotionalIn her devotional talk, Susiane Manning emphasizes the importance of love and friendship, both for ourselves and others, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. She reflects on her experiences as a clinical counselor at BYU–Hawaii, highlighting the need for social connections in combating loneliness and promoting emotional health. Manning encourages students to cultivate friendships, suggesting practical ways to initiate and strengthen these bonds, while also advocating for self-compassion and recognizing one's own worth. Ultimately, she stresses that true love manifests through supportive relationships and self-care, urging attendees to be proactive in forming connections and to seek help when needed. “As we love others, we must also show love to ourselves. As you freely give love, compassion and forgiveness to others, please remember to direct those same feelings to yourself.” – Susiane Manning _____Susiane Manning obtained her MSW from the University of Utah and has over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has served in various settings, including higher education, outpatient clinic services, health technology startups, in-home support, emergency department crisis services, and school social work, working with diverse populations. She is a first-generation college graduate as her parents immigrated to the US from Tonga. Born and raised in Salt Lake, Utah, Susiane is the second of six children. She married Jon Manning in the Salt Lake City temple and is the proud mother of three: Melia, Analise, and Havili.#BYUH #BYUHDevo #Love #FriendshipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/byu-hawaii-devotionals-speeches--6571006/support.Visit byuh.edu to learn more.
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Loving Ourselves and Others | Susiane Manning | October 29, 2024
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