Encountering You

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Too Needy or Not Needy Enough? Jun 01, 2022

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Taking care of ourselves involves knowing our needs and wants. In order to do that, we need to know how we were treated as children in regards to our neediness. As adults, we need to be able to know what we need, take responsibility for ourselves and ask for help if we need it.

What's Your Reality? May 25, 2022

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Knowing our reality is one of the most important things we can tackle in counseling. We need to know where we are in order to get where we want to go. This takes humility and the ability to hold ourselves accountable without judgement or shame. It is vital to our work in our mental health journey.

Boundaries May 18, 2022

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How to protect myself from the world and how to protect the world from myself...boundaries seems to be one of the most difficult topics to understand and incorporate. Most people can identify what kinds of boundaries we need but have a hard time keeping them. Today I will unpack why boundaries are so complicated.

Am I Worthy? May 11, 2022

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Worth or value is given to us first and foremost by God but our parents have to grow it. There are many ways this can go sideways. If you have learned to value yourself by your career, your status in your community, whether you are a good mom/dad or not, or any other ways outside of yourself, this episode is for you. We are not better than or less than anyone else.

Paying Attention to Yourself and Your World May 04, 2022

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In order to know how we need or want to change, we have to become aware of ourselves and our world. In today's episode, we are going to discuss the topic of awareness, what it means and how to increase it.

Going Back to Move Forward Apr 27, 2022

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Have you ever read the second half of a book without reading the first half? Doing therapy without going back would be like reading the ending of a book without reading the beginning. A lot of times, people do not like to "rehash" their childhood. However, it is essential in the development of the main character in your story, YOU. In this episode, Laura will talk about the importance of your family origin and how it formed the adult you are today.

Trauma--Did I Have it? Apr 20, 2022

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Trauma is a complicated word and most of us did not make it out of childhood without it. In this episode, Laura will unpack three specific questions: 1. What is trauma? 2. What can it look like in my adult life? 3. What can I do about it?

Is My Faith Big Enough? Apr 13, 2022

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In this episode, Laura will tackle one of the hardest questions most Christians tackle in regards to their mental health-- "if I struggle with my mental health, does it mean that my faith isn't big enough?" She will discuss how your journey to emotional wellness actually brings you closer to Jesus.

Encountering You--Why? Apr 06, 2022

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In this first episode, join Laura as she begins to tackle the subject of emotional and mental health in the church. Why should I go to counseling? Why does it take so long? Why me? Why not me? These are only some of the whys she will talk about in this first episode. Whether you have never been to counseling or you are a seasoned client, these episodes will be full of life changing concepts and tools for YOU.

Introduction to Encountering You Mar 29, 2022

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Welcome to Encountering You with licensed professional counselor Laura Williams. Listen as she tackles tough issues relating to your mental health and how they relate to your faith journey just like you heard on 'Out of the Dark' with Mandisa, but here Laura will dive a little deeper with you to unpack topics like trauma, can I be a Christian and struggle with my mental health, what are boundaries and how do I grow them, shame, abuse, dealing with resentment and anger and other issues in counseling.
In this podcast, you will be challenged. If you are willing to move, even and inch, change is inevitable. Each episode will be full of information, so bring a notebook along. Every episode will also include some kind of reflection, journal prompt or practice for you to try in between episodes. These may feel hard to do, but I promise they will create movement. Sometimes when something resonates with you, it can feel positive. But, be aware that many times, conviction can feel uncomfortable. So, if something I say creates discomfort, sit with it. See what God is trying to move in you.
A new episode of Encountering You will be available every Wednesday starting April 6 so make sure to subscribe as we embark on a journey of hearing the places God wants to bring you in your story!

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