HOW DO THEY HELP?

Religious faith is vitally important to people experiencing emotional and mental struggles. Although medication and professional counseling are helpful, Living Room addressed the spiritual aspects of member’s needs. The new Open Door groups for people of all faith traditions will do the same.

I have practiced such spiritual mental health support for twenty years—for nine years leading a Living Room peer group, and since 2013, emailing encouraging devotionals to those needing support. The devotionals carry messages that can help participants develop the following:

  • A sense of hope
  • A reason for living
  • Strength to cope with hardships
  • Confidence
  • Relief from anxiety, stress, and fear
  • Ability to make sense of life
  • Comfort during trials
  • A source of peace and joy
  • Strength to forgive ourselves and others
  • Knowledge of being loved

A collection of 230 devotionals will soon be available on my upcoming new webpage and can be freely downloaded. Stay tuned.