E9: Taxing or Toxic?

[Part 2] Skip McDonald shares how to tell when it's time to leave a toxic space and what it takes when you're called to stay in a taxing role. She shares from her experiences as a mental health nurse and how to develop good support for yourself.

About Skip McDonald: https://www.skipmcdonald.com/

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God's Word and Mental Health
Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
Life Guide Bible Studies: Anxiety

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Skip McDonald, RN, BSN, ThB

Skip serves in the southeast as a Regional Resource Specialist for InterVarsity focusing on mental health, spiritual formation, Bible study and Nurses Christian Fellowship. Skip has been a Registered Nurse for 46 years. She has a strong desire to help others obtain and maintain mental and emotional health. She worked extensively as a mental health nurse. She has conducted classes to help train others as first responders in mental health crises. Grace Filled Mental Health: The Great Exchange is her faith based mental health course. She is the Founder of Freedomsize Worship Fitness, LLC. This form of worship incorporates worship music and movement to the glory of God. Freedomsize flows out of a deep desire embedded in her heart for many years. She also seeks to lead a healthy lifestyle, encouraging others to do the same. Skip has joined The Agape Center for Spiritual Formation as a Spiritual Director. While serving there, she will offer personal and group spiritual direction, seminars, and retreats. Skip enjoys reading, worship fitness, walking, and writing. She resides in Smyrna, GA.

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