Grounding

Nurturing and maintaining our mental health is a lot like gardening. To be successful we need solid grounding. Without it we are bound to live in crisis or survival modes. The good news is that God invites us into communion and growth as our Gardener to help us cultivate the one unique life He has given us.Heidi Vermeer-Quist leans on her professional experience as a clinical psychologist to provide simple practical skills that point us back to our Maker the Master Gardner and to the Christian teachings that are scientifically proven to be effective at keeping us grounded. Through her insight and tools readers will learn how to plant the seeds of a healthy Christian self-concept put down roots for healthy boundaries choose good soil for life manage thoughts rest and participate in the moment balance the sun and shade of emotions dig deep for truth in love manage the weeds of crisis and give thanks for the showers of blessing.Grounding: Gardening Your Life shares practical psychological skills rooted in Christian teachings foundational to truly live and thrive on this side of heaven.