https://drlooney.podbean.com Dr. Paul Looney takes a fresh look at recovery and mental health from a Christian perspective Sun, 28 May 2023 16:03:06 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright © 2010 Paul Looney. All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 LOONEY DOC presents a refreshing look at mental health and recovery, integrating faith and science. Paul Looney, MD Paul Looney, MD No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/130301/slide004.jpg https://drlooney.podbean.com 144 144 Shed Shame https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/shed-shame/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/shed-shame/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 16:03:06 -0500 drlooney.podbean.com/c9e5fcf7-1db7-3bed-85f0-92595b63396a There are predictable directions we head when we feel the sting of shame. If we don't share it and shed it, it moves us to cover up, hide out, blame, or justify and excuse. At the heart of shame is alienation, and it can lead up to self-harm or annihilation. If we face it and share it, it opens us to grace. Grace is the favor we do not deserve, and at the heart of grace is acceptance and affection. We cannot heal our own shame. It disconnects us from relationship and can only be healed by reaching out to God and others. 

]]> There are predictable directions we head when we feel the sting of shame. If we don't share it and shed it, it moves us to cover up, hide out, blame, or justify and excuse. At the heart of shame is alienation, and it can lead up to self-harm or annihilation. If we face it and share it, it opens us to grace. Grace is the favor we do not deserve, and at the heart of grace is acceptance and affection. We cannot heal our own shame. It disconnects us from relationship and can only be healed by reaching out to God and others. 

]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 2125 38 full Shame - Condemnation or Invitation? https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/shame-condemnation-or-invitation/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/shame-condemnation-or-invitation/#comments Sat, 27 May 2023 18:26:26 -0500 drlooney.podbean.com/249b6cf8-7261-3f9c-87d2-a0b097b0e579 Shame is a universally painful experience we feel when we become aware of our inadequacy, our brokenness, our failures, and flaws. It can push us down into isolation and drive us deep into disconnection and alienation. At its worst, it can lead to annihilation. But when we choose to reach out and share our shame, we open ourselves to acceptance and grace. 

]]> Shame is a universally painful experience we feel when we become aware of our inadequacy, our brokenness, our failures, and flaws. It can push us down into isolation and drive us deep into disconnection and alienation. At its worst, it can lead to annihilation. But when we choose to reach out and share our shame, we open ourselves to acceptance and grace. 

]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 1879 37 full Burdens, Blessings, and Grace https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/burdens-blessings-and-grace/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/burdens-blessings-and-grace/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:45:09 -0500 drlooney.podbean.com/1e75f0dc-4efa-3f7b-be77-b1ec92aae4da On this episode of The Westcliffe Climb, Joshua Duffy and Paul Looney discuss God's desire to partner with us to grow us and fill us with HIs love. 

]]> On this episode of The Westcliffe Climb, Joshua Duffy and Paul Looney discuss God's desire to partner with us to grow us and fill us with HIs love. 

]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 2264 36 full Denial - Dave James https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/denial-dave-james/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/denial-dave-james/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:26:37 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/denial-dave-james/ Paul Looney, MD false No 1786 Growing with God 3- Yield to Him https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-3-yield-to-him/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-3-yield-to-him/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:16:19 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-3-yield-to-him/ Paul Looney, MD false No 2134 Growing with God 2 - Feel Your Pain https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-2-feel-your-pain/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-2-feel-your-pain/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:01:49 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-2-feel-your-pain/ Paul Looney, MD false No 2132 Growing with God 1 - Admit your need https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-1-admit-your-need/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-1-admit-your-need/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 19:55:27 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-1-admit-your-need/ Paul Looney, MD false No 1896 Growing with God Introduction https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-introduction/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-introduction/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:54:41 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/growing-with-god-introduction/ Paul Looney, MD false No 2039 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 3.4 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-34/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-34/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:12:26 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-34/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 3.4 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 3024 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 3.3 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-33/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-33/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:11:35 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-33/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 3.3 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 3456 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 3.2 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-32/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-32/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:10:34 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-32/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 3.2 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 4033 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 3.1 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-31/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-31/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 15:09:35 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-31/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 3.1 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 4797 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.6 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-26/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-26/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:34:11 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-26/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.6 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 2671 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.5 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-25/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-25/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:33:03 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-25/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.5 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 2870 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.4 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-24/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-24/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:31:53 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-24/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.4 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 4108 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.3 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-23/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-23/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:31:00 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-23/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.3 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 2056 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.2 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-22/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-22/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:29:02 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-22/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.2 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 3664 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 2.1 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-21/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-21/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:28:10 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-21/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 2.1 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 3212 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 1.9 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-19/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-19/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:14:11 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-19/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. "Bridging the Gap" is designed to provide a better understanding of God's plan for healing.  It provides an effective means of communication to individuals who are feeling discouraged and confused, helpless and alone.  Each session is designed to provide information that is clinically sound and Biblically grounded. Session 1.9 -]]> Paul Looney, MD false No 1582 Bridging the Gap 2011 - Session 1.8 https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-18/ https://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-18/#comments Fri, 27 May 2011 14:06:41 -0500 http://drlooney.podbean.com/e/bridging-the-gap-2011-session-18/ Lay Counseling Training at the Woodlands Church, Fellowship campus, by Dr. Paul Looney, MD. 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