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Look What You Made Me Do by Kirk Moore

Written by Kirk Moore Maybe you�ve heard. Taylor Swift has just released a new song and video. It�s angry. It�s catchy. It�s unlike anything Ms Swift has released in the past. You�re free to like/dislike it. You can identify with it or have no connection. You can share it or completely ignore it. It�s art. What else is it? It�s a conversation starter. Look what you made me do. On

PTSD and Traumatic Events by Rachael Keefe

Written by Rachael Keefe You may be aware that if you have PTSD your symptoms may be more problematic after the events of this past week. Traumatic events in our communities that are on the non-stop news cycle can trigger those of us who live with PTSD which might require us to be more attentive to our needs and what heightened symptoms might be telling us. It was in February of 1991

Which one do I listen to when I have an eating disorder? by Alan Johnson

�Put on the whole armor of God.� Eph. 6:10-11 written by Alan Johnson Which one do I listen to when I have an eating disorder? One of the most significant conversations I had while a chaplain at the Children�s Hospital in Denver was with a 14 year old girl who was in the eating disorder unit. I was covering for one of our staff when the girl noticed that I was wearing the yellow

The Importance of Self Care by Karl Shallowhorn

Vlog entry by Karl Shallowhorn It's vital that we all find time to practice self-care. This is especially important for clergy who are often in the position of being spiritual caregivers. This video explores this topic with practical tips on how to better take care of oneself. Karl Shallowhorn is the Director of Community Advocacy for the Mental Health Association of Erie County