The Truth about Mental Health: Growth & Grief

Special guest: Rev. Michael Newman   Tell us about yourself and your journey with grief.   What aspects of grief make growth challenging? "big" and "small" loses Grief upon grief + grace upon grace Lack of cultural methods for honoring grief shame/disempowerment in loss and grief     Relational resources designed to be shared Hope When Your Heart Breaks doses of God meeting you in darkness and pain of grief for self, for others good choice   Getting through Grief adult and youth version charting a course – 8 gifts God gives to help us through grief conversation, forgiveness, love, hope, faith, community, purpose, presence   What practices help us connect to God, rather than turning away from God, in our grief? Time to be in God's presence Dialogue with God Watching for God's work   Tell us about any particular resources you would recommend for grieving and growth.  Resurrection story of Jesus Joy of the Lord is our strength Romans 8 Lazarus Jacob wrestling with God "Struggle Well" - https://amzn.to/38D6NKf "God Meant it for God" by RT Kendall - https://amzn.to/30KT5R7 Henri Nouwen "The Return of the Prodigal Son" - https://amzn.to/3liViMW People in recovery programs *these are affiliate links