Heal, Restore, Transform Podcast

66% of US workers report they are experiencing burnout. But what is this condition, really? And can we do about it? In this episode, join Darin and Dosely as they provide an introduction to burnout: how to spot it, why it happens, and how we can respond. We learn how to identify symptoms that indicate burnout and what populations and occupations are most susceptible. Darin and Dosely discuss the lifestyle and neurochemical causes of burnout: why it begins and how it impacts our brains and bodies. Then, we hear some tips for how to help ourselves and others if we suspect we are experiencing burnout. Do you wake up exhausted regardless of how much you rest? Do you dread the upcoming week each Sunday? Have you grown cynical or lost passion for a mission that once excited you? If so, you might be at risk for burnout. We hope this episode is a starting point on the road to resilience and rest. This episode features: Darin Griffiths - Vice President of STCH Ministries Counseling Ministries, LPC Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dosely Antongiorgi - STCH Ministries Counseling Ministries Regional Director in San Antonio, LPC Supervisor and child and family therapist. Resources from the episode: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Leading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne Cordeiro: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Empty-Refilling-Renewing-Passion/dp/0764207598If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 911 immediately or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).To learn more about STCH Ministries and our counselors, visit our website at www.stchm.org. Follow us on instagram, facebook, and linkedin.

Join Darin Griffiths - LPC Supervisor, Vice President of Counseling Ministries and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Dosely Antongiorgi - LPC Supervisor, Regional Director in San Antonio and child and family therapist for Part 2 of the Four Horsemen of communication and their antidotes. Here is a link to the Four Horsemen document discussed in the podcast - ⁠https://www.stchm.org/wp-content/uploads/four-horsemen-1.pdf⁠Here is a link to John Gottman's book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - ⁠https://a.co/d/cZrjSaK⁠

Join Darin Griffiths - LPC Supervisor, Vice President of Counseling Ministries and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as he talks with Dosely Antongiorgi - LPC Supervisor, Regional Director in San Antonio and child and family therapist about the Four Horsemen of communication and their antidotes. Here is a link to the Four Horsemen document discussed in the podcast - https://www.stchm.org/wp-content/uploads/four-horsemen-1.pdfHere is a link to John Gottman's book The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - https://a.co/d/cZrjSaKCome back February 23rd for Part 2.

Join Judith Williams - Licensed Professional Counselor, TSU Institute for Play Therapy-Certified Sandtray Therapist (IPT-CST) and EMDR Trained Clinician, as she talks with Lorraine Turner - LPC Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician, Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist, Certified Irlen Screener and Regional Director for STCH Ministries Counseling Ministry in Victoria, TX, for part 2 of their conversation about child development and biblical parenting.Resources:Scripture on Discipline How To Set Boundaries With TeensParenting Book List With Discipline Plans Parenting Tips for Teaching "No" Proverbs On Discipline Tips For Parents To Foster Cognitive Development Tips For Parents To Foster Emotional Development Tips For Parents To Foster Spiritual Growth

Join Judith Williams - Licensed Professional Counselor, TSU Institute for Play Therapy-Certified Sandtray Therapist (IPT-CST) and EMDR Trained Clinician, as she talks with Lorraine Turner - LPC Supervisor, EMDR Trained Clinician, Certified Clinical Sandtray Therapist, Certified Irlen Screener and Regional Director for STCH Ministries Counseling Ministry in Victoria, TX, about child development and biblical parenting. This is part 1, and part 2 will be released on December 29th.Book: The Whole Brain Child - https://a.co/d/1ooV02D STCH Ministries - www.STCHM.org

In this episode, join Emily McKinnon, STCH Ministries LPC, and Darin Griffiths, STCH Ministries Vice President of Counseling Ministries, for a wisdom-packed conversation about how to break the cycle as an adult child of an alcoholic. Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend: https://a.co/d/3SMUXCW Attachments by Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Gary Sibcy: https://www.amazon.com/Attachments-Why-You-Love-Feel/dp/0785297375 ACA Handbook - A New Hope: https://shop.adultchildren.org/collections/books/products/a-new-hopeAdult Children of Alcoholics website: https://adultchildren.org/ ACA Checklist: https://www.stchm.org/wp-content/uploads/The_Laundry_List_EN-US_A4.pdfSTCH Ministries:www.STCHM.org

In this episode, join Judith and Tim Williams for a wisdom-packed conversation about building a marriage to withstand the tests of life. Tim, STCH Ministries Director of Church Relations, shares his perspective and lessons learned as a husband, pastor and now working with pastors, while Judith, a Licensed Professional Counselor with STCH Ministries, shares wisdom from the viewpoint of a wife, mom and counselor.Link to the Barna Group:www.barna.comThe State of The Pastor's Marriage Webinar Replay:Watch on YoutubeSTCH Ministries Contact:www.stchm.org

Join Vanessa Cordes, LCSW and EMDR Trained Clinician, as she talks with Kimberly Collins - LPC, EMDR Trained Clinician and Regional Director for STCH Ministries Counseling Ministry in Houston, TX, about how the brain develops in the teenage years. They discuss not only physical and psychological growth, but also how parents and understand and reach their teens.Research: https://drdansiegel.com/

In this episode, our VP of Counseling Ministries, Darin Griffiths, is joined by STCH Ministries board member and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Corpus Christi, Dr. Brian Hill. They walk through Brian's experience ministering to people through tragedy and what being the hands and feet of Jesus looks like in the face of tribulations and devastation.

Join Kimberly Collins - LPC, EMDR Trained Clinician and Regional Director for STCH Ministries Counseling Ministry in Houston, TX, as she talks with Vanessa Cordes, LCSW and EMDR Trained Clinician, about trauma. They discuss what trauma is, how to identify it, and steps to live beyond the trauma. The ACE Study: Read HERE

In this episode, Tim Williams and Darin Griffiths discuss the unique challenges that can come being a pastor, how those can impact mental health, and resources for supporting pastors in their calling.Books and Resources:Boundaries by Henri Cloud and John Townsendhttps://a.co/d/3SMUXCW Leading on Empty by Wayne Cordeirohttps://a.co/d/1I0OANQ Pastor peer group in the San Antonio, TX area https://www.pastorstrongtx.comFor more information on Pastor Mental Health from the Barna Grouphttps://www.barna.com/?s=pastor+mental+health&media_type=*

Join Leslee O'Neal - counselor and grief specialist, and Darin Griffiths - VP of Counseling Ministries at STCH Ministries, as they work through the journey of grief. They explore how different grief can look for each individual and ways to walk through the journey.Resources:The Wounded Healer by Henri J. M. NouwenAmazon

Join our VP of Counseling Ministries, Darin Griffiths, and Director of Church Relations, Tim Williams, as they tackle breaking the stigma of mental health in the church. They share why education, transparency and a culture of acceptance are vital for healing.Books:Boundaries- Henry Cloud & John Townsendhttps://a.co/d/3SMUXCWLeading on Empty- Wayne Cordeirohttps://a.co/d/1I0OANQ

Get ready for conversations that bring hope and healing - join us on Monday, March 31st, 2025 for our first episode!To make an appointment or join us in healing hearts, restoring hope, and transforming lives, visit us at www.stchm.org.