The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” - Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV This series began reminding our readers that in today’s contemporary society, people are doing more and giving more of themselves than ever before. Burnout is real. Merriam-Webster defines “burnout” as “exhaustion of physical or … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Conclusion)
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Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Week 3)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” - Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV In continuation of the series “Avoiding Burnout," it is important to know the signs to look for, the warning lights that signal burnout. In an article titled: Warning Signals You Can’t Afford to Ignore, author Sherri Bourg Carter, Psy.D. … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout: Warning signals (Week 3)
Avoiding burnout (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” - Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV This month this column is focusing on the topic of burnout for two reasons: First, to clarify the aspects of burnout and identify its work-related implications, including, but not limited to clergy. The second reason is to offer tips to … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout (Week 2)
Avoiding burnout (Week 1)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “…he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul.” Ps. 23:2b-3, NIV ‘I’m so burned out!’ ‘I need a vacation!' ‘This stress is wearing me out!’ These and similar comments are often voiced by those who are stressed out and are close to burnout. In this modern society, these comments are as common as owning a … [Read more...] about Avoiding burnout (Week 1)
Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” - (Eccl. 3:1) Camille B. Lester is this week’s featured guest columnist. She wears many hats; she is a board-certified counselor/therapist, doctoral student, educator, and the esteemed daughter of Rev. Judith T. Lester. Her research and … [Read more...] about Fall is Here! #ANewSeason: Self-Care (Conclusion)
Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Aprils have never meant much to me, autumn seem that season of beginning…” -Truman Capote This month’s series focus is on wiping the axiomatic slate clean and starting #ANew- Season by taking advantage of the opportunity to start afresh. The last two weeks, this writer looked at the benefits of jumpstarting a … [Read more...] about Fall is coming! #ANewSeason: Week 3 – eat healthy!
Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 2 – Exercise! (cont’d)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Autumn is the season of change.” -Chinese proverb Fall starts a new season as well as an opportunity for new beginnings. This month, this column is taking a look at ways to start afresh this new season by adding healthy habits to your regular schedule. With the help of the Mayo Clinic, the following are Tips 4-7 … [Read more...] about Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 2 – Exercise! (cont’d)
Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 1 – Exercise!
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” -F. Scott Fitzgerald On September 22, 2018, the fall season begins. Summer will be gone, the weather will begin to change, and a new fall television lineup will emerge. With any new season comes new beginnings. This month, this column will highlight a … [Read more...] about Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 1 – Exercise!
Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has served as a recap of a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, the Rev. Walter J. Lanier, Pastor. Progressive placed a focus on a much-needed solutions for a problem plaguing many churches, and that is bridging the generational gap. In this series … [Read more...] about Titus 2: Bridging the ‘Generational Gap’ (Conclusion)
Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month this column is highlighting a Mother’s Board Luncheon sponsored by the Progressive Baptist Church (Milwaukee). Their emphasis was Titus 2 Mentoring and Bridging the Generational Gap. This week, tips will be provided for the Older Woman (mentor) and then to the Younger Woman (mentee) on ways to … [Read more...] about Titus 2 Mentoring (Week 2)