SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox

Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.

In Part 4, Kristy discusses some treatments for mental healing: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:

Books:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop

Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear

The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms

The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You

Websites:

Better Help counseling services

CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma)

Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support

Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)