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© Brent Black and Chad Olson
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Welcome to The Savior's Tools: Building Emotional Resilience Podcast where we discuss Christ centered and gospel based tools for building immense emotional resiliency from two religious educators and licensed therapists.
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In this episode we discuss specific pitfalls and strategies for having the best mental health outcomes for your summer. We address the common as well as unforeseen summertime stressors that affect mental health. We discuss the importance of routine, socialization, body image, comparison, and even the great and dreadful family reunions.
In this episode we discuss specific steps and strategies for overcoming struggles with pornography. We draw from prophetic and church resources and combine helpful tools from the world of psychology that help addicts break free. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA
In this part one episode we discuss the definition of pornography, stats on pornography, and consequences of pornography use. We detail different levels of pornography addiction and provide prophetic commentary that gives hope to anyone struggling with pornography. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA
In this episode we discuss all things social media and young adults. Specifically, we discuss stats on social media, guiding doctrinal principles and prophetic quotes, warnings, and ways to mitigate the negative effects of social media. We also address the great potential of social media for good. Register for the Savior's Tools Podcast and Newsletter: https://forms.office.com/r/ck81Zm8AMA
In this episode we discuss stress management strategies combining scripture, words of prophets, and psychology. We specifically address the ABC-X model of stress management and its spiritual and mental applications.
In this episode we discuss ways to understand and improve on toxic perfectionism. We discuss the doctrinal underpinnings of perfectionism and then analyze helpful psychological tools to become the perfect perfectionist.
In this episode we discuss practical tools for managing anger. We discuss the doctrine of anger and the situations where can even be manifested as guided by the Holy Ghost. We address cautions to the emotion of anger and provide psychological theories for viewing anger while combining helpful strategies for managing anger.
In this episode we discuss a psychological step by step process called REACH for forgiving others. The mental and physiological benefits of forgiveness of reviewed. We cover misconceptions and helpful tips for forgiving while discussing the doctrinal underpinnings of forgiveness and apply them to real life situations.
In this episode we discuss the power of music. Specifically, we discuss the psychological, physiological, and spiritual benefits of music. We make practical applications on how to use more intentionally to maximize emotion regulation skills.
In this episode we define and discuss the psychological tool of grounding. We analyze the popular 5-4-3-2-1 method showing scriptural examples of each. We then discuss 10 practical suggestions for grounding.
In this episode, we explore the value of not only allowing ourselves to experience a range of emotions, but in reaching out to others and sharing our feelings. We use scriptural examples of emotions being shared and teach practical tools that can be implemented today.
In this episode we define boundaries, show their doctrinal basis from the life of the Savior and teachings of the prophets, and make practical applications from the world of psychology. We discuss common issues that faithful saints have in setting boundaries as well.
In this episode we discuss specific strategies for helping others with their mental health struggles. We show examples from the life of the Savior and quotes from prophets on best practices. Research from the world of psychology is discussed and also incorporated from a gospel mindset. We also reference additional resources from the Gospel Library app.
In this episode we discussed the diagnostic criteria for depression and teachings from words of prophets on depression. We highlight two spiritual side effects of depression and tools for navigating and treating depression.
In this episode we discuss the importance of feeling and working through emotions. We lay a doctrinal framework with scriptures and words of prophets for how the Savior demonstrates emotion. We then provide quotes with insights and application from the world of psychology.
In this episode we discuss the research and efficacy of self-affirmations. We assert that affirmations that include the Savior and engender humility are the most effective affirmations. We discuss the psychological underpinnings and then the doctrinal basis for effective affirmations and how they can be used in personal life.
In this episode we discuss the source of self-worth. Specifically, we analyze different psychological approaches to self-worth and make gospel connections to those theories from scriptures and words of prophets. We discuss a spiritual theory for self-worth and how it fits with the 5C’s model of positive youth development.
In this episode we discuss the basics of self-care. We differentiate between self-care and self-indulgence and show a doctrinal basis with scriptures and words of prophets for self-care behaviors. We walk through the acronym SELFIE – sleep healthy, eat and drink healthy, light, fun, interaction, and exercise and show gospel parallels with each.
In this episode we discuss two additional mindfulness skills - meditation and visualization. We distinguish the difference between pondering, meditation, and visualization. A doctrinal basis for the skills is established from scripture and words of prophets. Practical meditation and visualization skills are discussed with personal application.
In this episode we discuss the doctrinal, psychological, and physiological power of mindfulness. We identify different forms of mindfulness and discuss the specific skill of intentional breathing with spiritual applications.
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