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THE BENEFITS OF FASTING: Fasting & Your Mental Health

May 27, 20233 min read

THE BENEFITS OF FASTING: Fasting & Your Mental Health

Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or drink for a period of time, and it has been practiced by various cultures and...

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GIVE IT TO GOD: Prayer & Your Mental Health

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 26, 20233 min read

GIVE IT TO GOD: Prayer & Your Mental Health

The topic of prayer is complex and multifaceted. I wonder how many people know the power of prayer. In the past I’ve given dozens of...

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NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (by Darren "Ray" Reynolds)

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 25, 20231 min read

NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (by Darren "Ray" Reynolds)

"New Testament Survey" has picked up steam recently on Amazon! It is finally available in Hardback ($18), Paperback ($12.12) and Kindle...

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7 BENEFITS TO COUNSELING: Seeking Help & Finding Peace

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 25, 20232 min read

7 BENEFITS TO COUNSELING: Seeking Help & Finding Peace

I’m often fascinated by individuals who have a negative outlook on counseling. In fact, when it is discussed, people often frown upon it....

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THE SILENT SECRET: Practicing Mindful Meditation

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 24, 20233 min read

THE SILENT SECRET: Practicing Mindful Meditation

Many people talk about mediation these days, like it’s some kind of fad, but it’s been around for thousands of years. It’s a useful tool...

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COPING WITH P.T.S.D.:
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 22, 20232 min read

COPING WITH P.T.S.D.: Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can occur after someone experiences (or witnesses) a traumatic...

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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 22, 20233 min read

The Saving Power of the Holy Spirit

Without the Holy Spirit of God, and the conviction He provides man through the Word of God, conversion is unlikely. Consider the story...

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NO EMPATHY, NO REALITY: Specific Personality Disorders

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 21, 20233 min read

NO EMPATHY, NO REALITY: Specific Personality Disorders

Personality disorders are a type of mental disorder characterized by a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving...

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COMMON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: ADHD, Autism & Similar Disorders

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 20, 20232 min read

COMMON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: ADHD, Autism & Similar Disorders

Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that typically manifest in early childhood and are characterized by developmental...

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LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE:
Multiple Personality Disorders

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 20, 20232 min read

LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE: Multiple Personality Disorders

Dissociative disorders are a group of mental health conditions that involve a disruption or dissociation of a person's normal...

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OVERCOMING EATING DISORDERS: Bulimarexia, Hypheragia & Treatment

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 20, 20232 min read

OVERCOMING EATING DISORDERS: Bulimarexia, Hypheragia & Treatment

Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behavior,...

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TRAINING YOUR MIND: The Practice of Mindfulness

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 19, 20233 min read

TRAINING YOUR MIND: The Practice of Mindfulness

In previous blogs I have emphasized the need for meditation. A large component of meditation is mindfulness. But you can also be mindful...

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: When Everyday Is A Struggle

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 18, 20232 min read

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: When Everyday Is A Struggle

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of uncontrollable, recurring thoughts...

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TOXIC & DANGEROUS SITUATIONS: Narcissism, Psychotic & Personality Disorders

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 17, 20232 min read

TOXIC & DANGEROUS SITUATIONS: Narcissism, Psychotic & Personality Disorders

Psychotic disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are characterized by a loss of contact with reality. These disorders are mainly...

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HEALING FROM ADDICTION: Substance Abuse Disorders

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 17, 20232 min read

HEALING FROM ADDICTION: Substance Abuse Disorders

Substance abuse disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental health disorder. They are characterized by the...

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THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 16, 20233 min read

THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

There are many different types of mental health disorders. Their prevalence varies depending on the population studied, stressors and...

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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 15, 20232 min read

Unity in the Spirit

In the Fall of 2015, after a series of tests, it was determined that I needed gall bladder surgery. I have had many surgeries and...

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RECOGNIZING BIPOLAR DISORDER: Managing Mood Swings

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 15, 20233 min read

RECOGNIZING BIPOLAR DISORDER: Managing Mood Swings

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood,...

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Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 13, 20234 min read

THE ANXIETY MONSTER: Naming the Demon

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the dictionary, anxiety is a feeling...

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THE SILENT KILLER: The Warning Signs of Depression

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.

May 12, 20232 min read

THE SILENT KILLER: The Warning Signs of Depression

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health...

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