Help for Sexual Temptation and Sin

On this page you will find various resources that:
Educate (what you need to know)
Assess (do you have a problem)
Treat (where you can get help)


What the Bible says about sexuality:
http://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/theology/
http://www.covenanteyes.com/
http://xxxchurch.com/07/
http://www.sexhelp.com/online.cfm
http://www.pureintimacy.org/cs/parents/
http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/home/
http://www.sexhelp.com/
http://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/intimacy/
http://www.pureintimacy.org/cs/couples/
http://www.harvestusa.org/
http://www.pureintimacy.org/gr/homosexuality/

Blues
Holiday Blues?
Feeling down during the Holidays? Here's your Christmas Checklist:
Get into the Holiday Spirit
Avoid the pit of loneliness
Search for the meaning in the festivities
Regain Energy and Focus
Overcome disillusionment with the holidays

FINDING HOPE IN THE HOLIDAY BLUES

The holiday season is a time for connecting with the deepest values of our souls. We connect intuitively and intentionally. This soul searching and awareness can awaken memories connected with the deep values. Some of the memories may be good. Some of the memories may not be good. Some we try to block out. Somehow this time of season can release these memories good and sad into our thought stream. And to our surprise we may find ourselves a little blue on Christmas.

Elvis reminds us that without someone special our Christmas will be blue. A popular term for this experience is “Holiday Blues.” In this time of year and season of festive celebration you may be at risk for feeling grieved, lonely, depressed, or blue. If you have experienced a loss connected with the holidays or not—it may be more noticeable this time of year. If you struggle with loneliness, you may feel more isolated this time of year. If you are managing depression, your symptoms may be more acute this time of year.

The popular notion of holiday blues reminds us that though we may feel alone we are not alone—but in good company. At this time of year the blues can impact the married as well as the widowed, the single as well as the partnered, the old as well as the young. And for this reason this web page is dedicated to providing some resources that will help to intervene and prevent the holiday blues.

It is good to know that our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ experienced loneliness, injustice, disappointment, and loss. It is good because He willingly encountered trials in order to learn what it is like to be human (Hebrews 5:8). It is also good because He modeled what he valued most deeply and that is seeking fellowship in the community of his spiritual brothers and sisters. We can embrace Him and follow His example. This will help develop and build our faith to have a blessed endurance in this season.

Please utilize the following sources to
educate, assess, and treat yourself. EAT of the resources provided. These resources are internet-based. Use moderation and temperance as you explore them. Each site has a contribution to make. Some may focus on the spiritual others on the natural. Some take a psychological and social pathway others take a biblical and community pathway. A theological or doctrinal doctrine or dogma was not used as a filter. Some sites may have views and opinions expressed that do not reflect the core values and beliefs of StoneBridge.

These resources are not intended to be a substitute for pastoral or professional help. Assessments are provided in the links below to help you determine if you need individual help. If you feel this is an emergency and you are on the verge of harming yourself or someone else—please dial 911. They will know what to do. They do this all the time. They can take care of you—until your back in a better frame of mind. Otherwise please enjoy perusing the links below.

Your journey can begin with general information about and tips for managing Holiday depression. They can help you recognize signs and symptoms and to formulate helpful strategies and plans. Links follow that address depression, loneliness, death & grief, and singleness during the Holidays. Is it just Holiday Blahs or is it depression? You’ll find links to screening tools. Next come links to helping tools for coping with Holiday Blues. Rounding out the links are two web sites. One is dedicated to recovery from grief. The other is dedicated to helping you manage anger.

Enjoy and rejoice, for unto you born this day in the city of David, a savior that is Christ the Lord!

GENERAL INFORMATION AND TIPS:

What are Holiday Blues?
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/11/18/holiday-blues-with-some-shades-of-grey/?utm_source=Psych+Central+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f36a967885-Weekly_Newsletter_3811_10_2009&utm_medium=email

http://www.webmd.com/depression/holiday-depression-8/default.htm
http://www.umm.edu/mentalhealth/holiday.htm

Loss in the Season of Giving?
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/loss

Are You Experiencing A Holiday Death?
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/holiday-death

Depression and the Holiday Season?
http://www.depression-guide.com/depression-holidays.htm

SPECIAL NEEDS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Preventing Holiday Depression
http://www.depression-guide.com/prevent-holiday-depression.html
http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/treating/tips/holiday-depression.aspx
http://www.beliefnet.com/Health/Health-Support/Illness-and-Recovery/Healing-The-Holiday-Blues.aspx

Overcoming Loneliness
http://www.abetteryoublog.com/2006/11/09/how-to-overcome-loneliness-during-the-holidays-or-any-time/

Single, Surviving, and Thriving
http://christian-dating-service-plus.com/singles-and-holidays-how-to-survive-the-holiday-blues-as-a-single-person.htm
http://singlemindedwomen.com/sections/relationships/friendships-and-family/holidays-and-loneliness/

Moving On After Death of Loved One
http://www.focusonthefamily.com/lifechallenges/emotional_health/coping_with_death_and_grief.aspx
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/loss
http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/article/holiday-death

Grief Is Not A Mental Illness
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/survive-grief.html

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS-SCREENING TOOLS

A Depression Quiz
http://www.depression-guide.com/depression-quiz.htm

Signs and Symptoms of Grief
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/effect...

Warning Signs That Professional Help Is Needed
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/effects-of-bereavement.html

HELPFUL TOOLS FOR MANAGING HOLIDAY BLUES

Christian Answers and Scripture
http://www.ntpinstitute.org/Grief.asp?link=Grief
http://counseling4christians.com/Scriptures/Scriputres%20for%20Counseling.htm

Creative Grieving
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/index.html

Scrapbook, Journaling
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/effect...
http://christians-in-recovery.org/resources/tools/journal.html

COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES

A Grief Work E-Course (Free)
http://www.recover-from-grief.com/handling-grief.html

Anger Management
http://www.angermanagementresource.com/
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