{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Timeless Parenting","title":"024 - Simple habits for building mental health. With Alexis Hudson.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3550,"description":"In this episode we spoke with Christian psychologist Alexis Hudson about how to build up our family's mental health 'immunity' through practising four simple habits. We began by discussing how everyday habits can build up psychological resilience for hard times—for us and our children. Alexis emphasised how this framework, which is drawn from positive psychology but aligns with the Bible, helps us to keep a balanced perspective—acknowledging both the positives as well as the negatives of life. For each habit, we spoke about what the research says, how this fits with our Christian values, and how we can put it into practice in our family life. We also answered questions like:Which ancient Christian practices are now proven to be good for our wellbeing?How can we help our kids to stay positive in the face of challenges?How can we have good after school or dinner table conversations with our kids?What is mindfulness and can Christians embrace it?What are the signs that we or our children might need to seek professional mental health support?We hope this conversation about integrating positive psychology and the Christian faith will prove to be informative, encouraging and practical!Links:Parenting in God's Family Volume 2: More Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Issues, which includes a chapter by our guest, Alexis Hudson, on 'Simple habits for mental health'. Growing Faith: articles and resources to encourage and equip Christian parents and carers. Related articles:'When should I take my child to see a psychologist?' by Alyson Officer'When it all gets too much, step outside!' by Hannah Alexander'Parents, get some rest!' by Karen Beilharz'Perinatal health: everyone's responsibility' by Alyson OfficerMothers Union Sydney.Listen to talks from previous seminars on Soundcloud.MU Parenting seminars, including 'Parenting in a technological age'.Theme music: Soul's Getting Wet by Ali Maegraith. Produced by Ali Maegraith and Gerard Masters. Available on SoundCloud.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UjEV3dvHbtAfg21rqw-S_i6zt5gSOsj-EC8AR5tPDO4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNTQz/MzMwZmUyMzUxNjk0/NmQ1MjVmYjNlMzVm/ZmRmZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}