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Space & Grace PodcastFinding Strength in the Struggle- ft: Ashlyn Slamans OchoaSend us a textIn this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, your host Ciara Helm, LCSW explores how faith can anchor us during challenging times through the inspiring story of Ashlyn Slamans-Ochoa. As a mother, wife, and public speaker, Ashlyn shares her journey of leaning on faith to thrive in ministry, overcome personal struggles, and build mental health resilience through God and the resources of support He sent her way. She discusses her unique experiences, including a complex medical journey with her daughter, and her mission to create authentic connections in all she does. If...2025-03-2738 minSpace & Grace PodcastMental Health & Faith in the Church ft: Laura Howe, LCSWSend us a textIt's that time of the month, for our special segment: Clinician's Corner. Where we invite fellow experts in the field of mental health onto the show to "talk shop"!!In this exciting episode of the Space & Grace Podcast, we are continuing the conversation around the Faith & Mental Health Connection. This episode features a special conversation with Laura Howe, LCSW, founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit. Laura, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed counselor, shares her journey and expertise in supporting pastors to prevent burnout and...2024-09-2534 minSpace & Grace PodcastChristianity & Mental Health: Breaking Stigma & Building ResilienceSend us a textIn this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, host Ciara Helm, LCSW a licensed therapist and retired minister, delves into the connection between faith and mental health. Ciara shares her personal story of grief and the struggle to reconcile her faith with mental health challenges, particularly after the loss of her mother. She outlines the top three ways faith and mental health beautifully intertwine, emphasizing the importance of mental flexibility, authenticity, and resilience as supported by scripture. This short and sweet episode also highlights a special tool for...2024-08-1211 minSpace & Grace PodcastFaith, Therapy, & Mindfulness: Embracing Mental Health in the ChurchSend us a textHave you ever felt like seeking therapy means you lack faith? It's a common feeling in the church, tune in as your Host Ciara, shares her personal journey of overcoming DA, you'll learn how therapy was crucial to her healing process and how evidence in the Bible proves that mental health struggles don't equate to faithlessness. Join Ciara on this episode of the Space and Grace podcast, where we unpack the biblical principles that support the use of therapy and support groups. With verses like Proverbs 27:17 and Matthew 5:4, we challenge t...2024-08-0510 minSpace & Grace PodcastMental Health Month- When the Miracle Doesn't ComeSend us a textWelcome to Season 2 of the Podcast Formerly Known as the Working Through It! Podcast. Join your host Ciara Helm. as she kicks off the season sharing her heart about where she has been and her own healing journey while navigating when the miracle healing doesn't come. If you are struggling with mental health and the shame that surrounds it, this short and unedited episode is for you!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. CHU...2024-05-0215 min
Numbers and YouCiara Ward, LCSW, MSW, MCR, CAMS II | Lloyd Strayhorn, Astro-NumerologistAstro- Numerologist, LLoyd Strayhorn interviews Ciara Ward, LCSW, MSW, MCR, CAMS II. Contact Ciara:630-717-2752info@caringcc.comhttps://www.caringcc.comContact Lloyd: Sign up For The Free Monthly Newsletterwww.lloyd-strayhorn.comNew:Astar8 Astro Numerology Apphttps://www.astar8.comLive With Lloyd on YouTube:https://bit.ly/3nTzLwE...2024-02-281h 37Space & Grace PodcastIntroducing the Space & Grace Podcast: Bridging Faith, Ministry and Mental WellnessSend us a textHey, friend! We've got some exciting news to share – your favorite podcast is getting a makeover! Welcome to the fresh and revamped Space & Grace Podcast, your ultimate hangout for all things faith and mental wellness. Don't worry, we're still the same warm and welcoming space you know and love – just with a sparkling new vibe.Ciara Helm, LCSW here, your host from our good old Working Through IT! podcast. Well, we've decided to refresh things and dive even deeper into something we are super passionate about: Faith, Mental Health and Ministry....2023-08-2901 minSpace & Grace PodcastWhy am I like this?! The 4 Trauma Responses- ft. Ciara Helm, LCSWSend us a textWe are back from our break and ready to be courageously curious about life after trauma.Everyone Experiences Things Differently. If Your Traumatic Past Is Still Impacting Your Daily Life, There Might Be Something In That To Be Curious About.🧠Today Ciara Will Break Down The 4 Types Of Trauma Responses To Set You On A Path Of Healing. ⚠️Trigger Warning- Talk about Abu$e and CST.Let's Get Curious!*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE a...2023-05-1118 minSpace & Grace PodcastClinician's Corner: Bio Feedback Therapy with Tisheila Justice, LCSWSend us a textWelcome back to another Clinician's Corner segment on the podcast, the segment where we bring on another fellow therapist to teach us about a new or different type of therapy. Let me tell you, we have an interesting form of mental health therapy to talk about today... Biofeedback therapy!!! Our host Ciara Helm, LCSW had the opportunity to sit down with Tisheila Justice, LCSW Owner and Therapist of Growth and Wellness MHC. What an honor it was to have her on the show and learn all about one of her specialties: bi...2023-03-2835 minSpace & Grace PodcastBlack Love- ft: Debra ElanaSend us a textHow can we not talk about Black love for an episode that is on Valentines day during BLACK HISTORY MONTH?! I want to encourage you, if you are or are not a part of the black community, the discussion of black love is for everyone. Debra Elana is back on the show and truly speaks from her own experience as a single adult black woman in her 30's. We hope as you listen you not only learn but build connection to the struggles of the black community and overcoming limiting stereo types. 2023-02-1433 minSpace & Grace PodcastClinician's Corner- Let's talk about Misophonia- ft: Carly from The Counseling NookSend us a textThis week we have a unique episode of Clinican's Corner, the segment where I get to sit down with a fellow therapist and talk about a different type of mental health treatment or diagnosis. This week I sat down with Carly the owner of The Counseling Nook and she shared her own experience with Misophonia. Well this is not a form of diagnosis Carly shares how common it is and helps spread awareness for anyone else who is affected emotionally by common sounds — usually those made by others, and usually ones that ot...2023-01-3131 min