Understanding Anxiety video series

Learning to Live with Anxiety

Now that you understand what anxiety is and how it impacts us physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally, what can do you next? In this final video, Jenn Hall reminds us that while anxiety is common, it is essential for us to take ownership over our mental health so we can live well, even if our anxiety doesn’t fully go away.

Get more out of this series!

After watching video 6, follow these steps to get the most out of this part of the series:

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Read and meditate on this passage: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

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Answer these discussion questions:

1. 1. How can you take ownership over your negative and anxious thoughts?
   2. How can practising curiosity when it comes to your emotions and challenging thought patterns help you combat anxiety in your life?
   3. If you don’t personally experience anxiety like Jenn has described, how can you be an ally for someone in your life who does struggle with anxiety?

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Read the article “Living with anxiety: What you and your spouse need to know” for practical advice on what you and your spouse can do if one of you struggles with anxiety.

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Listen to the Focus on the Family Broadcast “Letting Go of Perfect” as Jill Savage encourages moms to find relief from performance anxiety and allow themselves the freedom to make mistakes.

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Sign up for the free video series What to Do When You’re Not Okay with counsellor Debra Fileta. During these seven videos, she will teach you to recognize how past struggles are affecting your life today, how to combat stigmas surrounding mental health, how the healing process works, and how to grow closer to God in the midst of these struggles.