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Loss, Grief and New Life in the Space Between Good Friday and Easter (COVID-19)

by Rhett Smith | Apr 13, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos

It was 34 years ago this month that I lost my mom to breast cancer when I was 11 years old. I’ve been reflecting on that loss a lot this season. It is important that we don’t rush ahead to looking for new things, or try and return to “normal”...

Navigating Relational Space During COVID-19

by Rhett Smith | Apr 13, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos

What does healthy, functioning, relational space look like during this time of COVID-19? How do we keep from overly fusing and suffocating one another, while also not moving away and disconnecting from each other as well? What does self-differentiation look...

The Compression of Physical and Relational Space (COVID-19)

by Rhett Smith | Apr 8, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos

During the quarantine due to COVID-19, I think that we are experiencing a compression of space. Relational space. Physical space. This compression of relational and physical space messes with boundaries and raises important questions about our identity. Questions like...

Being Honest About How We Feel and Connecting in New Ways (During COVID-19)

by Rhett Smith | Apr 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Videos

“I’m doing fine.” “I’m doing good.” Those have typically been our responses to the question posed by others: “How are you doing?” And they are typically what we are hearing during the stressful time of COVID-19. But...

“How to Feel Safe in an Unsafe World”

by Rhett Smith | Apr 6, 2020 | Mental Health, Videos

Two of my most influential mentors, Terry and Sharon Hargrave, put together a helpful video this last week regarding relationships/families, and navigating COVID-19. I highly recommend it.

Rhett Smith 125: Deeper Dive Into the Movement of Orientation, Disorientation, New Orientation

by Rhett Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Leadership, Podcast

Yesterday I posted a short video on the movement from orientation to disorientation to new orientation. I first learned it by this name and paradigm by reading Walter Brueggemann’s work, The Message of the Psalms. The movement itself is as old as humanity, and...

Moving from Orientation Through Disorientation to New Orientation

by Rhett Smith | Apr 3, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Videos

The hope is that we don’t go back to what was (pre-COVID-19), but that we move forward into something new. What that something new will look different for everyone. But in a season of disorientation, the hope is that one grows from the experience into something...

Naming, Navigating and Reframing Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19

by Rhett Smith | Apr 1, 2020 | Anxiety, Depression, Videos

During a time of uncertainty, such as this — COVID-19 — people’s anxiety and depression can start to increase. In early March I noticed families anxious, but eager to adjust to the demands of COVID-19, but as time wears on, I have noticed an increase...

Experimenting with a Rhythm of Work, Play and Rest Each Day — COVID-19

by Rhett Smith | Mar 30, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos

With everyone at home most of the day during quarantine and shelter in place, it can be challenging to find a good daily rhythm. Trying to work, play and rest at the same time, or weave back and forth between them can often cause frustration. Therefore, it’s...

Partner Communication During High Stress — COVID-19

by Rhett Smith | Mar 27, 2020 | Marriage, Videos

During times of high stress, like we are facing right now with the COVID-19 quarantine, it is no surprise that conflict is high for many couples. In this video I talk about some specific things you can do to help you navigate the high stress and conflict.

An Exercise to Help Your Thoughts Become Beliefs Become Actions

by Rhett Smith | Mar 26, 2020 | Intentional Living, Leadership, Videos

A lot of people are experiencing things right now (i.e. rest, ceasing of activities, connection, etc.) in ways that they would like to continue on post-COVID-19. But unless these things are talked about, it’s unlikely one would continue them. Instead, it’s...

Naming and Creating Space for Grief in the Midst of COVID-19 Loss

by Rhett Smith | Mar 25, 2020 | Intentional Living, Videos

In the midst of COVID-19, we are all experiencing loss of some kind. And loss is loss. Loss may mean something as painful as the death of a loved one. Loss may also mean the loss of not being able to physically walk through a graduation. Loss may be the end of a...

Developing Consistent Habits in Times of Uncertainty

by Rhett Smith | Mar 24, 2020 | Anxiety, Leadership, Videos

In times of uncertainty, it is really critical to focus on key habits. It’s these habits that help us stay focused. They help us stay anchored to routine and structure, which are critical to help one navigate times of uncertainty. And right now, in the midst of...

Breathing Practices as Essential to Navigating Anxiety

by Rhett Smith | Mar 23, 2020 | Anxiety, Videos

Breathing is underrated in my opinion. Because we just don’t think about it. It’s automatic, unconscious activity. But it’s also breathing that becomes a critical piece in helping us navigate anxiety. When we become anxious, our breathing often...

Therapy Practice Updates – COVID-19

by Rhett Smith | Mar 23, 2020 | Anxiety, Therapy Practice, Videos

COVID-19 is having a lot of us re-evaluate how we practice mental health. I am continuing to work with clients in person, following the recommendations of the CDC and my local county. As well as increasing the number of phone and video sessions that I am doing. Check...

Rhett Smith 124: How to Navigate Mental Health in a Time of Uncertainty

by Rhett Smith | Mar 22, 2020 | Mental Health, Podcast

It’s been a long time since I have done a podcast. About a year actually. I was on a break for awhile, just reading, researching, writing and focusing on other kinds of work. I had nothing new to add to the conversation so thought I would hit pause. But in light...

Rhett Smith 123: Jeff and Robin Reinke on Pornography, Marriage, and Recovery

by Rhett Smith | Apr 18, 2019 | Marriage, Podcast, Restoration Therapy

In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with my good friends Jeff and Robin Reinke. Besides being colleagues of mine in a workshop we lead in equipping ministry leaders in a variety of issues impacting the church, we are also co-authors in Vital Tools for...

Rhett Smith 122: Kelly Haer Discusses the Issue of Singleness, and How Restoration Therapy Can Help One Navigate It

by Rhett Smith | Apr 11, 2019 | Podcast, Restoration Therapy

In this episode I discuss the topic of singleness with my colleague Kelly Haer. Kelly is on staff at Pepperdine University in the Boone Center for the Family where she is the Relationship IQ Director. Kelly is a part of the teaching group that I am a part of that...

Rhett Smith 121: Robert Scholz on Addiction Through the Lens of Restoration Therapy

by Rhett Smith | Mar 27, 2019 | Mental Health, Podcast, Restoration Therapy

In this episode I get to sit down with a colleague of mine who I have been getting to know more over the last couple of years in our collaborative work together around Restoration Therapy and ministry leaders. Robert Scholz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,...

Rhett Smith 120: Conversation with Terry and Sharon Hargrave on the Beginnings and Future of Restoration Therapy and Relate Strong

by Rhett Smith | Mar 21, 2019 | Podcast, Restoration Therapy

In this episode I spend some time in conversation with Terry and Sharon Hargrave. Terry is the founder of Restoration Therapy and is the Evelyn and Frank Freed Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary and Sharon is the Executive Director...
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