Mental Health
- Bible teaching, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, Focusing on Truth, God’s mighty power, Isaiah, Mental Health, Truth for Today
Truth for Today- Do not fear. God is with you.
DO YOU NEED SOME TRUTH TODAY?I’ve been focused on these words for most of this week…Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)“So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Let that sink in. God is with me.He will strengthen me.He will help me.He will uphold me. I’ve been weary this week as I’ve been “hard pressed on every side” but God has given me just enough for each day to face each new and different challenge.I’ve leaned into Him and His strength. Thank you Jesus for your gracious…
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Amber J. Parker Podcast Interview on Trauma, Triggers, & EMDR Released!
I had the privilege of speaking on The Room To Bloom Podcast with Julie Rebboah, the host, about trauma, triggers, & EMDR therapy. You can listen to the episode “Overcoming Trauma & Triggers with EMDR Therapy” anywhere you get your podcasts. To go directly to listen to the podcast, click one of the links below depending on your preferred listening platform: Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/room-to-bloom/id1733546964?i=1000662640787 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MNc94oIVmLEgX8375iCRG?si=kGYgz3ICQryqQI5Y8wZ2BQ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/84835a12-ece1-4d43-a187-635c59fac6c1/episodes/562e0d36-2e93-46b8-bc13-7c222f43b0a7/room-to-bloom-overcoming-trauma-triggers-with-emdr-therapy?ref=dm_sh_7Oo63JoeEzvbT2zXghF5f3gNT I hope you are blessed by our conversation, friends. Feel free to share with a friend who comes to mind as you listen. Be blessed! -Amber
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Shop Debut: Beautiful Truth Design Launches Today!
Well friends, my shop just launched publicly today.http://Beautifultruthdesign.com is my online shop for Choose Joy In the Midst. You will find truth-infused merchandise to empower and encourage you today in the midst of your battle. This store and the items in it have been on my heart and in the works for over a year. It is so exciting to finally share it with you. Go directly to http://Beautifultruthdesign.com to order your empowering and truth-infused items today! Don’t wait. To have truth to set your mind on when life is hard is incredibly important to keep persevering. Mugs, journals, and other key items with words of truth on them have…
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Manuscript Update- Over 42,000 words written. Why? Because Reader, you matter.
Writing a manuscript on a subject you have lived out… & choosing to share vulnerably out of your pain and story for your readers to feel seen and find transformation & gain the resources they need… in their battle against trauma and su*icidality for their loved one… is not for the faint of heart. Caregiving for mental health crisis is a sacred and difficult fight. I’m 42,199 words in. I’ve been putting countless hours into it. Last weekend I spent 5 and 1/2 hours editing and reworking Chapter 1. I spent a couple hours the day prior to that reading over and having fresh inspiration for parts of the Introduction…
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Thank You for Voting & Here’s The Winner of the Starbucks Gift Card!
Thank you everyone for voting in the Final Book Cover Poll- of the TOP 2 Designs for “Battle Forged & Battle Ready”! *Scroll down for the winner of the Starbucks drawing.* 85 Responses were recorded, and there was a *CLEAR* design that won! 🙌 Stay tuned for the winner because I’ll be revealing the winning design mid-July. Hop on my newsletter HERE to not miss finding out which design won and to receive content focused on empowering you in your battles! Thank you also for all your feedback and insight on the different covers. It was very valuable and helpful to hear from so many people’s perspectives. And now- for…
- Anxiety, Anxiety tips and tricks, Caregiving, Coping strategies, Fear, how to decrease fear, Medical diagnosis, Mental Health, PTSD, Pursuing health and wholeness, Trauma, Truth
How to Deal With Fear & Anxiety Part 1- Do Life With Fear Alongside
Fear and anxiety can be ever present with us, but I learned a powerful truth about fear as I walked thru caregiving for a life-threatening diagnosis for my child. I have a powerful truth for you to hold onto in the midst of difficulty and fear. Grab these 2 free powerful printables- just for you- 2 FREE 8.5 x 11 Printables- To Empower & Encourage You. You will also get on my email newsletter which you don’t want to miss. Stick around to see part 2 of Fear & Anxiety. I learned how to live life with fear alongside.And it was empowering & life-changing for me. “Live life with fear…
- Choose Joy In the Midst, Coping strategies, EMDR, Fight or Flight Response, Mental Health, Not Alone, PTSD, Pursuing health and wholeness, Stress response, therapy, Trauma
How Can You Decrease Your PTSD or Trauma Response? It is, in fact, Possible.
You Don’t Have to Be Stuck in Your PTSD or Trauma Response. There are ways to decrease and dial down the response in the moment friend. There is hope. The intensity of your responses to trauma can be dialed down. How? The first step is self-awareness. Being aware of what is occurring and what specific things trigger you. (A trigger is something associated with the trauma memory. A trigger is not something you choose, but something your amygdala has connected to the trauma. An object, a similar situation, a sound, a smell, etc.) I know it’s likely not something you want to think about or focus on because avoidance of…
- Choose Joy, Choose Joy In the Midst, Coping strategies, Fight or Flight Response, Mental Health, PTSD, Pursuing health and wholeness, Stress response, Trauma
Choose Joy In the Midst of PTSD & Trauma Responses
You may be wondering how on earth can both phrases “Choose Joy In the Midst” and “PTSD and Trauma Responses” be connected? I believe we *can* in fact find Joy and choose joy in the midst of very difficult trauma responses we face. We can choose joy and fight for goodness in our lives by pursuing healing and finding ways to positively cope and decrease our trauma responses. Read on, friend. PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) can ensue from trauma and cause your body to go into a fight or flight response when switched on (or triggered) by something that reminds you of that traumatic event. ➡️ Triggers can be…
- Breathing technique, calming techniques, Coping strategies, Fight or Flight Response, Mental Health, PTSD, Pursuing health and wholeness, Stress response, Trauma
Use Breathing To Regulate Your Nervous System & Decrease Your Stress
Using our breath to help decrease our stress in the moment is incredibly helpful and important. Follow the prompts in this picture. Breathe in for a count of 3. Hold for 3. Breathe out for a count of 3. The breathing out slowly helps brings online the parasympathetic system (to rest & calm & settle the body & nervous system). This technique has a name called: Boxed breathing- a technique of breathing in for 3 seconds, holding for 3 seconds, and exhaling slowly for 3 seconds helps regulate anxiousness or triggered moments, stressful moments. You can do it multiple times as long as you don’t get lightheaded. I also strongly…
- break the stigma, Choose Joy, Choose Joy In the Midst, Mental Health, Not Alone, Overcome anxiety & worry, PTSD, PTSD, Pursuing health and wholeness, Stress response, Trauma
You Are Not ALONE In Your Battle.
You are not ALONE in your battle. Do you believe it? Do you have anyone in your corner, supporting you, coming alongside you in the battle(s) you are facing? Have you opened up to anyone and shared the silent or secret battle you face? Have you let anyone in friend? Do you have someone in your life who feels safe and you can trust to share what you are battling? I believe community is *vital* to making it through the battles we face. Safe, trustworthy, confidential, supportive community. Did you know “there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24). This is talking about Jesus. Jesus is…
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