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Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Roots to FruitsDuring the course of this series, you’ve learned to change your behaviors, thoughts, and feelings, but maybe you’re still struggling. You’ve changed the fruits, but you haven’t changed the roots. What are the roots of your mental health tree? Your core beliefs! Watch this episode to learn what are core beliefs, and to begin identifying your core beliefs!2022-08-1558 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Biblical Case Studies: SuicideSuicide can often be a taboo topic... But did you know that the Bible talks a LOT about suicide? Why? Because God knows that is something that a LOT of people struggle with, that it is a common, shared human experience, and the sad reality of a broken world. In this episode, we will study 3 Biblical case studies of those who died by suicide, as well as 3 case studies of those who had suicidal thoughts, but were able to persevere. What can we learn from each? Watch for practical tools to overcome despair, hopelessness, helplessness, and suicidal thoughts, and how...2022-08-1158 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: The You in CommunityLet’s talk about suicide... It’s real. It’s rampant. It’s also... preventable. How? By community, by YOU. Watch this episode to learn the latest statistics on suicide (including the latest rates during the pandemic, and even the odd high rates during spring), ways to cope with suicidal thoughts, and practical ways to prevent suicide.2022-08-081h 09

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Dare to ForgiveYou look outside today and what do you see? A world full of anger, hostility, and division. If you look within, you may also see a heart full of resentment and bitterness. Why is it so prevalent in our society and in our own lives? Because we have lost the understanding and practice of forgiveness. We first look at the lies and misconceptions of forgiveness that get in the way of forgiving others, give you practical steps, and share the key, secret ingredient to radical forgiveness. If you’re brave enough, we DARE you to not just watch this episode, bu...2022-08-041h 10

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Resentment or Contentment?What is one main advice that a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist would give to their clients (and to our viewers) when starting the new year? Watch our latest episode to find out! (We’ll give you a hint, it has something to do with resentment and contentment!)2022-08-0137 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Known When AloneLoneliness was considered an epidemic long before the COVID-19 pandemic (and will continue long after). Furthermore, during this holiday season, many suffer from loneliness. Learn the surprising statistics, the effects of loneliness on our physical health and our brain, practical steps to overcome loneliness, and most importantly, the secret behind the solution of being Known when Alone. P.s., we tried to record for 30 minutes but the episode was just THAT good that we couldn’t make it short ;)2022-07-281h 06

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Thank (Full)What better topic to discuss on Thanksgiving than gratitude? You might think you already know what we’ll talk about, but you may be surprised. Watch this episode to learn what gratitude really is, the amazing benefits, and practical steps to cultivate gratitude. We guarantee you’ll walk away not just being more grateful on Thanksgiving day, but equipped to live a life FULL of thanks.2022-07-2147 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Rollercoaster of Emotions Part 2In our last episode we learned that emotions are our friends--they communicate to us and motivate us! So, the next question is, “well, how do I manage the rollercoaster of my emotions?” We cover how we typically manage our emotions (the unhealthy cycle), and how we can healthfully manage our emotions with practical steps. Want to learn the secret to managing your emotions? Watch (and share) this episode!2022-07-1437 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Rollercoaster of Emotions Part 1Are emotions good or bad? Your mental health may be a reflection of your answer to this question. In this episode we cover whether they are good or bad, the purpose of emotions, the barriers to regulating/managing our emotions and introduce how we can enjoy this rollercoaster of emotions!2022-07-0742 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Unmask the LiesWe’ve learned about the lies we tell ourselves and the source of these lies, well... how do we unmask and change these thoughts? Learn 10 key strategies of how to check, change, and challenge your thoughts!2022-06-3050 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Biblical Case Studies: Cognitive DistortionsLast episode we identified ten cognitive distortions, lies, negative thoughts that we have. In this episode we look at the lives of various Biblical persons to learn where these distortions began, which distortion is the WORST, and the implications of these distortions on us, others and the world. Further, we learn how to combat these cognitive distortions by looking at one Biblical person that was tempted to believe cognitive distortions but had NO distortions. History may repeat itself, but we can learn from others and the word of God.2022-06-231h 05

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: The Disguise of LiesDid you know that 85% of things we worry about NEVER happen? And if it does, it’s not AS bad as we think or we’re BETTER able to handle it than we think? We worry and ruminate on these negative thoughts that seem true, but they are not, they are lies. “No, my thoughts are true!” There is a disguise behind the constant lies we tell ourselves. Watch this episode to learn the top 10 common negative thoughts and lies we tell ourselves, unmask the main culprit behind these lies, and be equipped to begin changing these thoughts! You don’t want to 2022-06-161h 02

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Think Positive?We have thousands of thoughts a day, with the majority of them being negative. There are many ways people cope with negative thoughts, but one of the most common is trying to “think positive.” But is it as effective as we think? Join us this episode and future episodes as we talk about thoughts, and begin learning how to change our thoughts!2022-06-0946 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: STOP in the Name of the LoveLast episode we talked about the importance of setting boundaries. Setting boundaries is impossible without good communication. This episode we teach practical skills that will help you improve your ability to communicate, improve your relationships, and improve your overall mental health. And as always, we touch on what the Bible has to say about good communication!2022-06-0245 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Know to Say NoSuicide can often be a taboo topic... But did you know that the Bible talks a LOT about suicide? Why? Because God knows that is something that a LOT of people struggle with, that it is a common, shared human experience, and the sad reality of a broken world. In this episode, we will study 3 Biblical case studies of those who died by suicide, as well as 3 case studies of those who had suicidal thoughts, but were able to persevere. What can we learn from each? Watch for practical tools to overcome despair, hopelessness, helplessness, and suicidal thoughts, and how...2022-05-2656 min

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Biblical Case Study: Sexual AddictionBiblical Case Study: Sexual Addiction” In our last two episodes we talked about the various lies of addictions. This episode focuses on two case studies of individuals who struggled with sexual temptation, one learning of “what not to do” and one on “what to do”. Most importantly, we learn practical steps to overcome sexual addiction from the best mental health treatment manual, the Bible!2022-05-191h 06

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: The Fiction of Addiction Part 2Last episode we covered 3 of the 7 lies we tell ourselves about addiction or that the addiction sell us. Watch to find out the last 4 lies, some of which are the most believed lies that keep us stuck in addiction. Lastly, we talk about how to overcome by looking at two main Biblical passages.2022-05-121h 26

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: The Fiction of Addiction- Part 1Did you, yes you, know that you may have an addiction? Some of you reading this may immediately say, “yes, I do” while others may say, “no, I don’t do X or Y!” There are so many lies about addictions, including what are addictions (maybe a Z addiction you haven’t considered), who struggle with them (maybe even you), and why we do them (maybe they work). We’ll be addressing the various fictions and lies and most importantly, what the Bible 2022-05-051h 13

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Take a Chill Pill**Take a Chill Pill**Chill out… Just relax… Take a chill pill…” You’ve probably heard these words before (or you’ve said them), and let’s be honest, they don’t help (maybe even make things worse of increasing our frustration!). Managing our anxiety is not as easy as these words imply, as if there is an easy off-switch. Not only is it not easy, but many of us are not taught or given the skills to relax. We’ll learn more about what anxiety is and the most important behaviors we can do to reduce our anxiety.2022-04-281h 33

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: Mental Health Biblical Case Study“Biblical Case Study: Depression and Lifestyle” Last episode we introduced behaviors and how what we do impacts how we feel (motion changes emotion!). This episode we will be focusing on a few of the most important behaviors we can do to improve our mood (curious which ones? We take an in-depth approach to studying a case study of an individual in the Bible that struggled from depression, both learning what made him vulnerable to depression and which truth prescriptions God personally prescribed for his recovery!2022-04-211h 28

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: E-motionE-motion- Last episode, we showed how the Bible like the most evidence-based treatments, highlights the importance of changing our behaviors, thoughts, and emotions in enhancing our mental well-being. On this week’s episode we will be focusing on the MOST effective element to change FIRST on our journey of healing. Want to guess which one? And no, it’s not emotions… BEHAVIORS!2022-04-141h 35

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesKryssel Elsen, K'dee Elsen: GPS: God’s Prescription in ScriptureFor the past few episodes, we’ve discussed the importance of having a Truthful Prescriber. Like finding a good therapist, finding a good treatment can also be just as hard and confusing- “do I need CBT, DBT, EMDR, SSRIs?!” and the list of confusing acronyms continues. We discuss what the Bible has to say about finding a treatment that can be your GPS in navigating this life and your mental health!2022-04-071h 28

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Rethink Your ShrinkLast episode we talked about empathy and how true empathy is only possible by one Person-Jesus Christ. The follow-up question you might be asking is, “then do I need a counselor if God is enough?” A follow-up to that follow-up is, “if I do need a counselor, do they need to be Christian? And... if I don’t, how then do I know how to choose a good therapist?”2022-03-311h 31

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: I Know How You Feel: EmpathyYou’ve heard it before, you’ve maybe even said it, but is it true? Can someone truly know how you feel? Is empathy really possible? And what does this mean when we are looking for an empathic prescriber/therapist? Join us for an exciting episode on empathy and how to find a good therapist!2022-03-251h 26

Truth Prescriptions Mental Health SeriesK'dee Elsen, Kryssel Elsen: Truth PrescriptionsWe’re in a mental health crisis and we need help! “But how do I find a good prescriber / therapist? A good prescription / treatment? How can I be a good patient / client to guarantee success?” This episode will answer these questions by providing an overview of the top qualities of a good prescriber, prescription, and patient; with a twist that you may not quite expect!2022-03-171h 29