Stress is a part of our everyday lives. We cannot avoid it. The question is: How will we deal with what is evoking the stress? Author, psychotherapist and consultant, Dr. Steven Haymon, discusses this issue of stress and how to overcome it in his book, Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God.
Looking at stress from a biblical perspective, Haymon lets us know that stress can be good or bad; its nature can be intense and encompassing, and we have to find the right outlet for relief to whatever is causing the stress in the first place. The sad thing about handling stress is that oftentimes many people go about it the wrong way and thus exhibit various negative behaviors such as: (1) addictions: gambling, alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography; (2) physical illnesses: cancer, heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer's, pneumonia, immune deficiency, viral infections, susceptibility to bacteria and germs; and (3) mood disorders: major depression, bipolar/mania disorder, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Looking at stress from a biblical perspective, Haymon lets us know that stress can be good or bad; its nature can be intense and encompassing, and we have to find the right outlet for relief to whatever is causing the stress in the first place. The sad thing about handling stress is that oftentimes many people go about it the wrong way and thus exhibit various negative behaviors such as: (1) addictions: gambling, alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography; (2) physical illnesses: cancer, heart attacks, strokes, Alzheimer's, pneumonia, immune deficiency, viral infections, susceptibility to bacteria and germs; and (3) mood disorders: major depression, bipolar/mania disorder, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder.
Haymon gives us a clear biblical understanding of stress, how it affects our relationship with God and with others, and how we can handle it in a positive way to live the healthy life that God intends for us to live.
Dr. Haymon writes in his book: "When we are stressed or overwhelmed we need to experience God's peace. It is what we have searched for since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to fabricate or conjure it. It is a gift that only He can give."
Through the pages of Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, Dr. Haymon provides us with positive coping mechanisms to help us feel better about ourselves, others, God and situations we encounter each day to live a productive life.
Dr. Steven Haymon was born in St. Louis, Missouri where he also received his primary and secondary educations. He is the second of five children reared by his mother who was born in Mississippi and father who was born in Arkansas. His parents were very limited educationally and economically, but they stressed religious/righteous living and education all of his life.
In 1969, he was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War period. He did a small tour of duty, but upon release, advancing his education became important to him. He graduated with a BA from Harris Teachers' College of St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. He later graduated from St. Louis University with a Master of Social Work in 1976. He completed his Doctorate in Educational Psychology, ED.D, from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1994.
In 1994-1995, God allowed him to have a debilitating experience. It served as an epiphany for him to seek God with everything he had. This experience precipitated in him the sincere desire to do the will of the Lord and also increase his studies in Christian education by attending the Bethesda Temple Bible Institute. As a result of the leading of the Lord through his life experiences and his private practice, God gave him the book, Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, along with a workbook and study guide.
Look for more wisdom from God as He continues to lead and inspire Dr. Steven Haymon.
For more information about Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, visit: www.GreaterInsight.net and www.stemenandassociates.com.
Dr. Haymon writes in his book: "When we are stressed or overwhelmed we need to experience God's peace. It is what we have searched for since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, we don't have the ability to fabricate or conjure it. It is a gift that only He can give."
Through the pages of Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, Dr. Haymon provides us with positive coping mechanisms to help us feel better about ourselves, others, God and situations we encounter each day to live a productive life.
Dr. Steven Haymon was born in St. Louis, Missouri where he also received his primary and secondary educations. He is the second of five children reared by his mother who was born in Mississippi and father who was born in Arkansas. His parents were very limited educationally and economically, but they stressed religious/righteous living and education all of his life. In 1969, he was drafted into the military during the Vietnam War period. He did a small tour of duty, but upon release, advancing his education became important to him. He graduated with a BA from Harris Teachers' College of St. Louis, Missouri in 1973. He later graduated from St. Louis University with a Master of Social Work in 1976. He completed his Doctorate in Educational Psychology, ED.D, from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1994.
In 1994-1995, God allowed him to have a debilitating experience. It served as an epiphany for him to seek God with everything he had. This experience precipitated in him the sincere desire to do the will of the Lord and also increase his studies in Christian education by attending the Bethesda Temple Bible Institute. As a result of the leading of the Lord through his life experiences and his private practice, God gave him the book, Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, along with a workbook and study guide.
Look for more wisdom from God as He continues to lead and inspire Dr. Steven Haymon.
For more information about Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God, visit: www.GreaterInsight.net and www.stemenandassociates.com.
To book Dr. Steven Haymon for speaking engagements and/or book signings, contact stressfree@greaterinsight.net.
Stress: Climbing Out of Its Pits with God is available wherever fine books are sold, including: www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, and www.BlackCBC.com.
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