Braeden Jensen is a Mental Health Counselor and previously worked as a full-time Seminary teacher. Spending seven years in a high school classroom opened his eyes to a number of things. It changed his ability to listen and sharpened his aptitude for empathy. The more he sat with and listened to students, the more he saw and felt how many people are hurting in very real ways.
Reading the scriptures is good. Acting on them? That’s where the power is! Dr. David Morgan talks about how to make the scriptures come alive as you begin to transform your belief into real spiritual strength.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 37 through 40. We’ll talk about a theme in the readings regarding hope during times of difficulty. The Lord has promised that all trials will come to an end, but has also commanded us to have hope in the meantime. We’ll review how hope is critical in overcoming mental health challenges. We’ll also discuss a personal story from President Jeffery R. Holland that teaches the power of persistence, hope, and trust when things seem impossible. There are free worksheets available for the invitations made in the weekly podcasts. To get these worksheets, please sign up for my email newsletter. Not only will you get access to the free worksheets, but access to many more free strategies to help manage your mental health. Please sign up at the following link: NEWSLETTERFor more information regarding Dr. Morgan, please visit his website here: WEBSITEPresident Holland's October 1999 conference talk: AN HIGH PRIEST OF GOOD THINGS TO COMEInspirational video from Pres. Holland's talk: VIDEODownload copy of episode transcript: TRANSCRIPT
This week we are studying doctrines and concepts associated with the celebration of Easter. We’ll talk about the encouragement from church leaders to make Easter preparation a more significant part of our celebration, helping us focus more intentionally and proactively on this event. We’ll review some of the events from the last life of Jesus’ mortal life, some of his characteristics demonstrated through those events, and how emulation of those characteristics can help us become more resilient and have greater peace.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 29. First, we’ll talk about the role of agency in change and mental health improvement. We’ll discuss how we need to take accountability for our choices and do difficult things. We’ll also talk about how as we align our will with God, we will achieve greater strength to endure all kinds of challenges. Finally, we’ll discuss how trials, including mental health challenges, are part of a greater process to help us exercise our agency and eventually become more like our Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ.
Justin Dyer received BA in Marriage and Family from Brigham Young University and a Master's and Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also has expertise in statistics. Justin is a professor of religion at BYU, teaching religion and family classes, and focuses his research on religion and mental health. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed studies in scholarly journals.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 27-28. We’ll talk about the armor of God, each particular piece mentioned, and how it can help us improve our spiritual and emotional health. We’ll also talk about the idea of emotional armor. We’ll review how sometimes this can help us when setting boundaries and limits in our personal lives. We’ll also review how sometimes this can be a detriment if we are unwilling to be vulnerable and share our weakness with others.
This week we are studying Doctrine and Covenants sections 23-26. We’ll talk about the difference between self-condemnation and self-compassion related to our emotional and mental well-being. We’ll review how although the Lord does condemn at times, it is out of love and for our eventual improvement. We’ll discuss the importance of learning to walk by faith and being content with not knowing all outcomes. We’ll also talk about Emma Smith, the counsel given to her, and how we can learn to act in the role which we are appointed.
You can find the light of Christ even as you wrestle through the depths of mental health concerns. As he struggled with anxiety, depression, and panic attacks throughout his missionary experience, professional coach/author Drew Young was able to discover how to rely heavily on the light of Christ to see him through.