Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN explores extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives we lead.
Sr. Josephine loves the transformational power and gift of stories, and their ability to reveal deep truths about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic Christian writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships where they can be received wholeheartedly as gift.
In the first season, Hope stories with Black Catholics, Sr. Josephine had conversations with 17 family and friends. In season two Sister explores the intersection of mental health and faith with a variety of hopeful stories shared through intimate, honest, and grace-filled conversations.
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine. Her new book, HOPE: An Invitation, is now available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
Hope and Healing: Depression and Advocacy with Chris Miller
In this episode, Chris Miller shares his personal journey battling depression and his extensive work in mental health education and advocacy. As a Silicon Valley resident, school teacher, and youth minister, Chris discusses the impact of depression on his life, the importance of hope, and the various coping mechanisms he's employed, including medication and therapy. Chris also discusses his involvement in legislative and pastoral efforts to improve mental health awareness and support. His story emphasizes the significance of a holistic and integrative approach to mental health, combining professional treatment with spiritual guidance.
Links:
- St. Albert Chmielowski
- Various fact sheets on forms of depression
- What is Depression?
- USCCB Mental Health Coalition
- NFCYM Ministry Network for Pastoral Care and Mental Health
- National Catholic Partnership for Disability
- California Catholic Conference Statement on Mental Health
- Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness
- Gaudium et spes, "On the Church in the Modern World" encyclical
- Pastoral Response to Persons with Mental Illness
- Saints who confronted suicidal thoughts
- National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, USCCB Introductory Statements
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text "HELLO" to 741741 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Crisis Text Line (USA): Text "HELLO" to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
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Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/