Space & Grace Podcast

Ciara Helm, LCSW

Welcome to the Space & Grace Podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we dive into candid conversations about integrating mental wellness into our walk with Jesus. Join Ciara Helm, your host, a licensed therapist, retired minster and church mental health advocate. This show is a space for all things mental health and all things faith, where believers and churches create transformative spaces of acceptance and change. Tune in to explore practical insights, inspiring stories, and meaningful discussions that bridge our faith and mental health. Let's journey together towards living a whole hearted life ✨

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Introducing: Working Through IT!

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07/11/22 • 2 min

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Starting this August, you are invited to hang out with Ciara Helm a mental healthcare provider and her guests every week to enjoy their own inspiring stories while they spill all the tea about life's greatest hardships and challenges and how they worked through it.
There aren't enough minorities and people of color filling the mental health space. This podcast is meant to help you feel less alone because life is hard but no one says you have to do it on your own.
And rest assured this won't be just a one sided story, it's meant to open up to real talk conversation and have a good time while doing it. Ciara invites her guests (including some brilliant mental health clinicians) to join her in deep but "unstuffy" talks throughout the podcast. So, if you like story time and want to find a podcast that leaves you feeling like you are part of a group, you can always come sit with Ciara and her guests every week, we hope to see you there!

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CHURCH LEADERS INTERESTED IN TRAINING WITH CIARA
You can train with Ciara by clicking this link: https://www.spaceandgrace.org/ally
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Florida Residents interested in scheduling EMDR therapy with Ciara:
https://hopefulheartcounseling.com
Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment and educational purposes and should not be used to replace mental health counseling or advice from your own mental health counselor. If you live in Florida and are interested in becoming a formal client of Ciara's for mental health counseling, visit her private practice website link below.

Introducing the Space & Grace Podcast: Bridging Faith, Ministry and Mental Wellness

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08/29/23 • 1 min

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Hey, friend! We've got some exciting news to share – your favorite podcast is getting a makeover! Welcome to the fresh and revamped Space & Grace Podcast, your ultimate hangout for all things faith and mental wellness. Don't worry, we're still the same warm and welcoming space you know and love – just with a sparkling new vibe.
Ciara Helm, LCSW here, your host from our good old Working Through IT! podcast. Well, we've decided to refresh things and dive even deeper into something we are super passionate about: Faith, Mental Health and Ministry.
Here's the best part – we are still going to be breaking down tough topics on mental health including our Clinician's Corner where I bring on other licensed therapists to teach and try out different types of therapy.
Plus, all those heart-to-heart chats you've enjoyed in the past aren't going anywhere! Our past episodes will still be right here, ready to uplift and inspire you whenever you need a boost.
Get ready for more of those upbeat, soul-nurturing conversations where faith meets mental wellness. We're talking about the real stuff, embracing life's challenges, and celebrating every radiant moment in between. Think of it as catching up with an old friend over a cup of your favorite brew.
So whether you're looking for practical advice, a dose of positivity, or simply a reminder that you're not alone on this journey, the Space & Grace Podcast is here for you. Let's dive in together, laugh a little, learn a lot, and create a space where grace shines brightly.
Tune in and let's keep this beautiful journey rolling – old episodes, fresh insights, and all the good vibes you've come to love. Can't wait to reconnect with you soon!
Cheers to this exciting new chapter,
Ciara and the Space & Grace Podcast crew

Mental Health & Faith in the Church ft: Laura Howe, LCSW

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09/25/24 • 34 min

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It's that time of the month, for our special segment: Clinician's Corner. Where we invite fellow experts in the field of mental health onto the show to "talk shop"!!
In this exciting episode of the Space & Grace Podcast, we are continuing the conversation around the Faith & Mental Health Connection. This episode features a special conversation with Laura Howe, LCSW, founder of Hope Made Strong and the Church Mental Health Summit. Laura, a licensed clinical social worker and trauma-informed counselor, shares her journey and expertise in supporting pastors to prevent burnout and navigate mental health challenges. Key topics include practical strategies for integrating mental health support in ministry, the role of peer support, and breaking the stigma around mental health in the church.
Join our host Ciara Helm, a licensed therapist and retired minister, as she and Laura delve into the intersection of faith & mental health, offering valuable tools and real-life stories for church leaders.
Don't miss this inspiring conversation and be sure to check out Laura's work and sign up for your spot at the Church Mental Health Summit on 10/10/24 for more insights and resources.
Laura’s Links
Visit HopeMadeStrong.org for all the details and registration.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hope_made_strong/
Show Minutes:
00:00 Introduction to Faith and Mental Health
01:09 Meet Laura: A Transformative Conversation
02:55 Rapid Fire Questions with Laura
06:37 Laura's Journey and Burnout Experience
10:54 Connecting Faith and Mental Health in the Church
19:02 Supporting Pastors and Preventing Burnout
28:47 The Church Mental Health Summit
32:53 Final Words and Encouragement

Black Love- ft: Debra Elana

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02/13/23 • 33 min

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How can we not talk about Black love for an episode that is on Valentines day during BLACK HISTORY MONTH?! I want to encourage you, if you are or are not a part of the black community, the discussion of black love is for everyone. Debra Elana is back on the show and truly speaks from her own experience as a single adult black woman in her 30's. We hope as you listen you not only learn but build connection to the struggles of the black community and overcoming limiting stereo types.
Let's dive in!
To follow Debra and her music/acting career: https://www.instagram.com/debra_elana/

Making GOALS to help ANXIETY in 2023 ft. Ciara Helm, LCSW

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01/09/23 • 33 min

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Welcome back to Working Through IT and the very first episode of 2023! You asked for it and we delivered: Goals and anxiety in 2023! Join our host Ciara Helm, LCSW as she dives into the topic of anxiety on a deeper level by helping you understand where some anxiety could be coming from and tips that research shows can help with it! It's a fun and information packed episode, let's dive in!

Missing someone special ft. Mr. Helm

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12/12/22 • 35 min

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Welcome back! Today's episode continues our series on the holidays and grief. Host Ciara Helm sites down with Mr. Helm who helps co-host this week's conversation by sharing his own personal experiences with grief. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!

Handling HOLIDAY GRIEF- ft. your host Ciara Helm

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11/15/22 • 30 min

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Today's episode starts our series on: Grief with another raw unedited episode from our host Ciara. This week Ciara shares about her own experience with grief and loss and breaks down the different things you can try to get you through this holiday season. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!
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To learn more about scheduling with Ciara as a therapist:
https://hopefulheartcounseling.com
Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment and educational purposes and should not be used to replace mental health counseling or advice from your own mental health counselor. If you live in Florida and are interested in becoming a formal client of Ciara's for mental health counseling, visit her private practice website link below.

Show up as you are- ft Host Ciara (Unedited)

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11/01/22 • 31 min

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Today's episode closes out our series on: Perfectionism with another unedited episode with our host Ciara. This week Ciara shares about her own struggles with perfectionism in her own work, her faith and how these things can be connected to past trauma. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!
*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to let us know what you would like to see next!

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Clincian's Corner ft: Monica Denais

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10/24/22 • 50 min

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Today's episode continues our series topic on: Perfectionism with another Clinician's Corner episode. This week Ciara sits down with her colleague Monica Denais to discuss her clinical expertise on perfectionism. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!
Links to connect with Monica:
Therapy site: https://monicadenais.com/work-with-monica
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyz0URqUjHMqGx6GRXlRVg
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@cafewithmonica?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafewithmonica/
*If you enjoy this podcast, it would mean so much if you RATE and DOWNLOAD and FOLLOW. Come connect with us by heading over to our instagram to let us know what you would like to see next!

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Clinician’s Corner- EMDR ft. Dr. Andrew Dobo

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11/28/22 • 37 min

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Today's episode continues our series on the holidays and grief or anxiety with an in depth interview for Clinician's Corner with Dr. Andrew Dobo a Psychologist, EMDRIA Approved EMDR Trainer and Author . This week Dr. Dobo shares spills ALL the tea on EMDR therapy and his upcoming book. Grab your cafecito and come hang out with us!
Time stamps:
3:34 Get to know Dr. Dobo
8:38 1. What is EMDR?
12:28 2. "I don't matter"/ "I'm not good enough"
16:04 3. EMDR - Science based or not?17:35 4. Dr. Dobo's training for therapists
18:50 5. Who is right for EMDR?
21:27 6. What to expect the first few sessions of EMDR
25:36 7. EMDR and DREAMS?
31:30 8. Dr. Dobo's books
35:07 9. Where to connect with Dr. Dobo (direct links listed in description)