In this episode, Laura talks about the concept of empathy.  It is such a timely episode, given so many things going on in our world.  Every person, regardless of your stage in life, needs to listen in.  If we could all practice empathy, the people around us might be able to see Jesus a little more.  And we could all use that. Encountering You is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management.  Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

In this episode, Laura talks about the concept of empathy. It is such a timely episode, given so many things going on in our world. Every person, regardless of your stage in life, needs to listen in. If we could all practice empathy, the people around us might be able to see Jesus a little more. And we could all use that. Encountering You is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

What is empathy, really?

Feelings are an important part of our mental health journey.  In this episode, Laura will discuss what feelings are and what purpose they serve in our emotional and spiritual wellness. Laura Williams Exclusive Devotional Encountering You is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management.  Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Feelings are an important part of our mental health journey. In this episode, Laura will discuss what feelings are and what purpose they serve in our emotional and spiritual wellness. <a href="https://www.air1.com/-/media/air1/home/faith/worship-now/A1-Worship-Now-Laura-Williams-3-Day-Devo-May.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Williams Exclusive Devotional</a> Encountering You is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Feelings--Why do we have them?

In this episode, Laura will discuss the idea of reparenting and the freedom that comes from being able to give yourself what you need.  When we can identify the places we are stuck, reparenting helps you move forward and grow into a functional adult. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

In this episode, Laura will discuss the idea of reparenting and the freedom that comes from being able to give yourself what you need. When we can identify the places we are stuck, reparenting helps you move forward and grow into a functional adult. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Reparenting

This is one of the most popular phrases in our society today but, do we really live by it?  It is actually one of the healthiest ways to live (with a few exceptions of course) but one of the most difficult things to do--live in the middle. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

This is one of the most popular phrases in our society today but, do we really live by it? It is actually one of the healthiest ways to live (with a few exceptions of course) but one of the most difficult things to do--live in the middle. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Everything in Moderation

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Too Needy or Not Needy Enough?

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

What's Your Reality?

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Boundaries

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.  Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

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.  Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Am I Worthy?

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.  

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. Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.

Paying Attention to Yourself and Your World

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.

Going Back to Move Forward

Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.   You are invited to join Laura Williams, licensed professional counselor and co-host of ‘Out of the Dark’ with Mandisa as she tackles some of the tough issues in mental health and how they relate to your faith journey.Encountering You will dive deeper into topics like trauma, struggling with my mental heath as a Christian, what are boundaries and how do I grow from them, shame, abuse, dealing with resentment and anger, and more. Each episode will be full of information and include reflection, so be prepared to be challenged, but know that if you're are willing to move, even an inch, change will be inevitable. New episodes of Encountering You will be available every Wednesday starting on April 6th so make sure to subscribe as we embark on a journey of hearing the places God wants to bring you in your story.

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?

Trauma--Did I Have it?

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.

Is My Faith Big Enough?

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 never been to counseling or you are a seasoned client, these episodes will be full of life changing concepts and tools for YOU.

Encountering You--Why?

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!

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!

Introduction to Encountering You

Encountering You Podcast is sponsored in part by Trinity Debt Management. Call 1 800 793-8752 to talk with a counselor today.   You are invited to join Laura Williams, licensed professional counselor and co-host of ‘Out of the Dark’ with Mandisa as she tackles some of the tough issues in mental health and how they relate to your faith journey. Encountering You will dive deeper into topics like trauma, struggling with my mental heath as a Christian, what are boundaries and how do I grow from them, shame, abuse, dealing with resentment and anger, and more. Each episode will be full of information and include reflection, so be prepared to be challenged, but know that if you're are willing to move, even an inch, change will be inevitable. New episodes of Encountering You will be available every Wednesday starting on April 6th so make sure to subscribe as we embark on a journey of hearing the places God wants to bring you in your story.

Encountering You

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