Finding Your Way in a Complicated World

There is no doubt that navigating this world can be a challenge. And, when we experience trauma and mental illness, things get even more complicated. We may wonder,

• How do I find my purpose when I’ve experienced so much pain?
• How do I form healthy relationships when I would rather be alone?
• How do I work in a professional setting when my emotions are hard to control?
• How do I take care of my family when at times I am barely caring for myself?

Good News!

You can learn to do all those things and more!  How? By remembering to focus on improving the areas of your life that you can control, and learn how to accept and live with the situations that you cannot change. I know this from experience, and some days I don’t get it right. But most days I do, and you can, too.

Meet Caroline

Welcome to Mental Health Connect (previously In God’s Corner Ministry). I have rebranded my ministry to emphasize my passion for mental health. I carry out my mission, “to offer encouragement for life in this complicated world” through my writing, speaking, YouTube/podcast show, and support group/mental health work. This mission inspired the new tagline for my ministry: finding your way in a complicated world.

I am a survivor of childhood trauma and live with a diagnosed mental illness. But this is just one aspect of my life! I am also a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. I love my friends and am an active member of my church. Most importantly, I am a child of the King! Jesus is my friend, and the power behind my ongoing recovery journey. You can read my full bio on the About page.

I believe mental health awareness and education are essential for addressing the stigma of living with a mental health condition. Since the COVID pandemic of 2020, the emphasis on health and wellness has increased significantly. More people are speaking up. More people are getting help. And more people are learning how to support their friends and family members. But there is more we can do! The need far outweighs the available mental health professionals. We need more workers and more options. I hope to provide resources that can be used by individuals, mental health professionals, Biblical counselors, health coaches, or others who desire to improve their mental health and/or work with clients.