Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health
About this ebook
Tabitha Yates knows firsthand the shadows that mental health struggles can cast, especially within a church setting. During a particularly dark period of her life, she found that the sanctuary she hoped would provide refuge often deepened her pain, leaving her feeling abandoned and unseen. Her own journey through depression, anxiety, and a suicide attempt has uniquely equipped her to understand and assist others who find themselves in similar situations, as well as to guide church leaders in providing meaningful support to their struggling members. Now, Yates works as a mental health advocate to combat common myths surrounding mental health and encourage unifying, healing dialogue within the Christian community.
In Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap Between Faith and Mental Health, Yates combines insights from psychology, personal experience, and Scripture to offer practical steps for confronting and healing trauma. This book is a beacon for those who feel lost in their faith while grappling with mental health challenges. It provides pastors and faith leaders with the tools to approach these struggles with empathy and understanding, while additionally serving as a valuable resource for mental health professionals.
Jesus and Therapy will help readers:
- Learn how to address and counter the misconceptions that surround Christian experiences of anxiety and depression
- Find ways to address trauma and recover from the wounds inflicted by others within the faith community
- Establish healthy boundaries and navigate relationships with fellow believers
- Acknowledge that mental illness, like physical ailments, can not always be solved with faith alone
- Discover how individuals battling mental health challenges play a crucial role in the body of Christ
- Reconnect with a God who loves and accepts you unconditionally.
Vulnerable and candid, Jesus and Therapy ignites a necessary dialogue between the faith and mental health communities, guiding readers toward healing, understanding, and a deeper, more loving relationship with God.
Praise for Jesus in Therapy
“In Jesus and Therapy, Tabitha reaches out to the hurting silent, those fearfully hiding in the shadows trying to be safe. She writes with fire, passion, and expertise born only out of experience.”
—Mary Aspelund, founder of Warrior Women
“Between her unabashed willingness to delineate the unseen depths of trauma, mental health, and faith, and her writing that is all at once visceral, relatable, and witty; Tabitha is a true rarity. Her words are the unspoken truths of millions.”
—Sophia San Filippo, managing editor of Love What Matters
“In all my years of being a therapist, I have never encountered a more valuable read when it comes to addressing the myth that mental illness is due to a lack of faith in God. Tabitha’s words of wisdom, unfortunately gleaned from her own traumatic experiences, have helped many of my clients who have suffered at the hands of (mostly) well-meaning church leaders. Guilt and shame are common among those with mental illness, and she hits the nail right on the head when she explains that these feelings do not come from God, and that "It's okay to need Jesus AND a therapist."
—Jennifer Nuss, licensed professional counselor at Attuned Counseling and Trauma Therapy
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About the author
TABITHA YATES is a mental health advocate, writer, and suicide attempt survivor known as The Redeemed Mama on social media where she writes about faith, mental health, and God’s redemptive plan. Tabitha has been published in Yahoo News, MSN, Relevant Magazine, The Mighty, Love What Matters, and more. Through practical advice, personal anecdotes, and biblical insights, Tabitha has used her platform to help renew the faith of millions of individuals struggling with where their faith and mental health intersect. She lives in Southern Arizona with her family. Jesus and Therapy: Bridging the Gap between Faith and Mental Health is her first book. Visit her online at https://theredeemedmama.com/ to learn more.
