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Most people choose Jesus or therapy… I chose both

🧠 June is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m shouting this loud: Jesus and therapy can go hand in hand.

Just wrapped up 40 days with “Fasting to Therapy” by Ashley Jones-Burns (@move2heal on Tiktok), and it changed me. Healing is holy. Help is okay.

✨ Grab the book on Amazon—link’s in bio. #JesusAndTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingIsHoly #FastingToTherapy #letschat

2025/6/12 Edited to

June is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to discuss the intersection of faith and mental health. Many people hesitate to seek therapy due to misconceptions about spirituality and mental wellness. However, embracing both Jesus and therapy is not only possible but can be incredibly empowering. Numerous studies suggest that spiritual practices can complement therapeutic methods, leading to profound healing. In "Fasting to Therapy" by Ashley Jones-Burns, readers are invited to undertake a 40-day journey that merges fasting with mental health exploration. This practice encourages introspection and healing, both spiritually and emotionally. By engaging with this material, individuals learn how to confront underlying issues that impact their mental health while honoring their spiritual beliefs. The importance of mental health cannot be overstated, especially in our contemporary society, where stress and anxiety are prevalent. Therapy provides tools to navigate emotional challenges, while spirituality offers hope and purpose. Engaging in the conversation around mental health can help dismantle stigma and encourage those in need to seek help. Using hashtags like #JesusAndTherapy and #FastingToTherapy, communities are forming to discuss strategies for achieving mental wellness through a faith-based lens. Combining these elements can lead to breakthroughs that might not be achieved through therapy alone. It’s an empowering message that urges individuals to embrace help as a holistic journey. Continue exploring this topic and share your experiences with others who might also be on similar paths. Emphasizing that healing is holy and seeking help is courage underlines the message that seeking both spiritual and professional support is not just acceptable but necessary. Healing can be a richer experience when both realms come together.

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