KENOSIS CENTER, INC.

Merry Christmas! We wish you a wonderful holiday celebrating the birth of our savior! ✝️🌟 "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a Baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!'" Luke 2:8-14 #MerryChristmas #JoyToTheWorld #ChristTheLord #ChristmasBlessings #PeaceOnEarth #GloryToGod #CelebrateChrist #ChristmasScripture #ReasonForTheSeason #LightOfTheWorld

Taking a walk with grief is one of life’s most difficult and humbling experiences. Grief forces us to accept the reality of our loss and find a way to move forward with our lives. It requires no small measure of courage, hope, and grace, especially when it signals the end of our life as we know it. Kenosis owner Christine Turo-Shields recently had the honor of interviewing Sister Connie Kramer, a longtime friend and guide who has now embarked on her own walk with grief in the wake of a terminal medical diagnosis. In their interview, Sr. Kramer shares her wisdom on life, love, loss, and faith in the shadow of her own mortality. You can listen by visiting this post from our blog: https://lnkd.in/gj3JYKUy #GriefJourney #FaithInAdversity #LifeAfterLoss #GriefSupport #WalkWithGrief #EndOfLifeWisdom #HealingThroughFaith #LossAndLove #EmbracingHope #GriefAwareness #StrengthInVulnerability

In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked our staff what they are grateful for in their work at Kenosis. Here is what Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, had to say: Q: What are you grateful for? A: I am grateful that I have a front row seat every single day to watch miracles unfold in my clients’ lives. It is truly gratifying to bear witness to the transformations, both small and at times seismic, that occur in each person’s life. Q: When have you felt grateful for this thing? A: As a therapist specializing in grief and trauma, I talk with clients every single day about life and death, including those who wrestle with suicidal thoughts. One dear soul was battling chronic suicidal ideation, symptomatic of intractable OCD, which was not responding to psychotherapy or medication. After undergoing a capsulotomy (a surgical procedure on the brain), the suicidal ideation has all but been relieved. The gift of modern medicine, especially in the area of neuroscience, has given this individual the gift of life—beyond just surviving, but thriving as well! I am simply in awe, each and every day, of the miracles that unfold before my very eyes!

In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked our staff what they are grateful for in their work at Kenosis. Here is what Alishia Elliott, MA, LMHCA, NCC, had to say: Q: What are you grateful for? A: I am grateful for being able to see my clients’ lives improve. Q: When have you felt grateful for this thing? A: One time I felt grateful for my client’s improvement was when she was able to smile the entire session and share with me that her happiness had impacted her entire family’s well-being for the better.

At Kenosis Counseling Center, we believe strongly in the power of being grateful. We teach our clients about the mental health benefits of practicing gratitude, and we also consider it a guiding principle in our work. In celebration of Thanksgiving, we asked our staff to reflect on what they’re most grateful for at Kenosis. Their heartfelt responses reminded us of the beauty and great privilege in what we do. 🙏❣️ Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/gV-bF-qU #Gratitude #Grateful #Thankfulness #GratitudeInAction #PracticeGratitude #GratefulHeart #GiveThanks #GratitudeEveryDay

"We briefly did a do not resuscitate order. We are Christians, and I got a word from the Holy Spirit through two close friends that told me that wasn’t what we were supposed to do." Kenosis counselor Sara Pollard’s journey through her husband’s life-threatening illness became a testament of faith and resilience. Her story reminds us of the powerful role that faith can play in finding strength during crisis. In her counseling work today, she shares her insights to help others find hope, faith, and healing after trauma. #FaithInHealing #ResilienceAndHope #FindingStrength

"When you've had this experience, you protect others by not sharing the gruesome, horrible details. People don't need to put that face on with me. I get it." After spending months at her husband’s side in the ICU, Sara Pollard understands the trauma that caregivers carry. In her counseling work today, Sara’s mission is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can be open and honest about their pain without fear of judgment. #HealingTogether #CaregiverTrauma #SupportAndEmpathy

November 23rd is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, which is dedicated to all those who have lost a loved one to suicide. 💔 If you are a survivor of suicide loss, please know that we see and understand your pain. Coping with this sort of loss can be unbearably difficult, but healing is possible. Here are a few gentle reminders for moving forward: 💛 Find Support: Whether it’s a trusted friend, a support group or a counselor, you don’t have to carry this burden alone. 🕊️ Allow Yourself to Grieve: Healing isn’t linear. Let yourself feel all your emotions without judgment. 🌿 Focus on Small Steps: Be kind to yourself. Some days, simply getting through is an achievement, and that’s OK. 🙏 Lean on Faith: Prayers, rituals, or quiet reflection can offer comfort and peace during the hardest moments. You can visit the website of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for more resources and support: https://lnkd.in/g8NDDEmk #SurvivorsOfSuicideLossDay #SuicideSurvivors #YouAreNotAlone #HealingAfterLoss #GriefSupport #HopeAndHealing

"I learned a lot about being real before the Lord, and saying, " 'I'm struggling and I'm traumatized.' " Kenosis counselor Sara Pollard encourages clients to bring their struggles to the surface, including their faith-related questions. Her approach integrates both spiritual and mental health, guiding others to heal through honest self-reflection and faith. #HonestFaith #TraumaRecovery #SpiritualHealing

For thousands of patients, health care workers and caregivers, scenes of profound distress and suffering were all too common during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. 😓 Today, these memories remain vivid and unrelenting, affecting mental and emotional health in ways that are difficult to understand if you haven’t experienced it yourself. Kenosis therapist Sara Pollard experienced her own COVID-19 nightmare when her husband fell critically ill in December 2021. After months in the hospital and a harrowing road to recovery, Sara came away carrying a new mission: to help other caregivers and healthcare professionals process and heal from the trauma of similar experiences. 💝 In the following post from our blog, we speak with Sara about the challenges of post-COVID trauma and some practical, compassionate ways that survivors can find healing in the aftermath. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gvwcvuas #COVIDTrauma #HealingAfterCOVID #PostPandemicHealing #HealthcareHeroes #FrontlineWorkers #CaregiverSupport #TraumaRecovery