45: Beyond the Stigma: Choosing the Right Therapist with Bernadette Kerr

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Beyond the Stigma: Choosing the Right Therapist with Bernadette Kerr

In This Episode:

• Meet Bernadette Kerr: Kenyan-born licensed therapist, author, and certified ADHD coach with extensive experience in restorative justice, mindfulness, faith, spirituality, and mental health.
• Addressing Mental Health Stigma: Bernadette dives into the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly within the church and Christian communities, and offers ways to overcome it.
• Choosing a Christian Therapist: Learn how to discern whether a therapist truly aligns with Christian beliefs and the importance of asking the right questions.
• The Therapeutic Process: Gain insights into how understanding your own patterns, building trust, and being open to learning can enhance your therapeutic journey.
• Therapy as Sabbath: Explore the concept of therapy as a form of Sabbath, offering rest, validation, and aligning with God’s voice over others’ opinions.
• Contact Bernadette: Website - https://www.kisimabybernie.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kisimabybernie
• Bernadette’s Book: Discover more of Bernadette’s wisdom in her book. Check it out here.

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• Have questions for Bernie about mental health, therapy, or hiring a therapist? Email us at [e-mail]. We’d love to hear from you!
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Chapter

1. 45: Beyond the Stigma: Choosing the Right Therapist with Bernadette Kerr (00:00:00)

2. Choosing a Mental Health Provider (00:00:02)

3. Choosing a Therapist Strategically (00:08:22)

4. Understanding Therapist Modalities and Spirituality (00:15:43)

5. Experiences With Therapy Providers (00:29:59)

6. Navigating Stigma Around Mental Health (00:45:02)

7. Navigating Life in Changing Times (00:53:33)